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Emily Polson

Emily Polson is a freelance writer and publishing assistant at Simon & Schuster. Originally from central Iowa, she studied English and creative writing at Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, before moving to a small Basque village to teach English to trilingual teenagers. Now living in Brooklyn, she can often be found meandering through Prospect Park listening to a good audiobook. Twitter: @emilycpolson | https://emilycpolson.wordpress.com/

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Find your next great read from Rioters recent favorite reads!

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Comment, like, subscribe--and read! Check out these must-read books by YouTubers like Shane Dawson, Issa Rae, The Try Guys, Hank Green, and Miranda Sings!

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Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read In December 2018

These were Rioters favorite reads in December and you can come tell us yours!

7 Satisfying Slime Books for Kids and Adults Written By Pro Slimers