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    'The Next Great Paulie Fink' Weaves Greek Mythology Into Teen Angst

    Award-winning author Ali Benjamin's new young adult novel "The Next Great Paulie Fink," has familiar themes.
    Apr 24, 2019 3 minutes
    "The Next Great Paulie Fink," by Ali Benjamin. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

    Award-winning author Ali Benjamin‘s new young adult novel “The Next Great Paulie Fink” explores familiar teen themes, from teen angst, to bullying to self-definition. But what sets the novel apart is Benjamin’s ability to skillfully weave Greek mythology, Shakespeare and even reality television into the mix.

    Benjamin joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to discuss her latest work.

    Book Excerpt: ‘The Next Great Paulie Fink’

    by Ali Benjamin

    THE KICKOFF

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    SEPTEMBER 25, four

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