I would like to thank …
Christa Desir and Carrie Mesrobian for the Boobie Bungalow, providing insight into boys and virginity, and for so many other things.
Melissa Azarian, Terri King, Katie Mitschelen, Marina Cohen, Sofia Del Carmen-Maisonet, and Ashley Biggs for listening and offering advice. Thank you, Terri, for providing the title.
My editor, Christian Trimmer, for taking a chance on me.
Mark Podesta, Katie Klimowicz, and the Letterettes for the kickass lettering.
My amazing and supportive agent, John M. Cusick, and Folio Literary Management.
Tina Hester and Amanda Bennett at Jane’s Due Process for patiently explaining Texas abortion law and parental bypass.
My fellow Planned Parenthood volunteer escorts, especially Betsy Hunt and Marty Zimmerman. You organize us with humor and kindness.
Texans Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, and Wendy Davis, former Texas state senator, who continue to work tirelessly for women’s right to choose.
Escorts, volunteers, medical and support staff, and patients of women’s health clinics who are forced to run the gauntlet every day. Your bravery is inspiring.
And finally a big thank-you goes out to my husband, Mark, and my family, who have always supported my writing dreams.