Dana Spiotta Quotes

I like to buy books for the kids in my family. I guess that's why they call me the 'mean' aunt.

Dana Spiotta

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• I like to buy books for the kids in my family. I guess that's why they call me the 'mean' aunt.

  

  Dana Spiotta
  • Family
  • Why
  • Kids