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Front Matter and Part One: Happiness to Chapter 7

· The following version of this novel was used to create this Lesson Plan: Silvera, Adam. More Happy than Not. Deluxe ed. E-book, Soho, 2020.

· Following copyright and dedicatory information, Thomas’s introduction to the novel begins with valediction.

· Thomas comments on the familiarity of characters and the inspiration for her own work Silvera offers.

· Thomas also notes the deep effect Silvera’s novel had on her as a reader.

· Thomas additionally offers comments on literary technique: “Young people especially need to know that it’s okay if they don’t get their ‘fairy tale ending.’”

· The introduction ends on more valediction and notes of thanks to the novel and its author.

· A graphic advertising the Leteo Institute follows.

· Part One: Happiness begins with Chapter 1: "Sucker-Punching Memories," which opens with the narrator, Aaron Soto, rehearsing his initial exposure to and regard for...

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