The Surprising Truth About Teen Moms That Will Change How You See Motherhood

Have you ever stopped to question the stories you hear about teen moms? It’s easy to fall into stereotypes fueled by media clichés, but what if there’s a much richer, more human story beneath the surface? That’s exactly what young novelist Leila Mottley explores in her latest book, The Girls Who Grew Big — a heartfelt narrative about three young women navigating pregnancy and motherhood in a tight-knit Florida town. (You can check out the full NPR feature here.)

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