Leslie Vooris is a Los Angeles native turned New York City-based writer and filmmaker. A former foster youth and adoptee, she is passionate about storytelling, advocacy and mentorship. She is currently working on a memoir about growing up in the foster care system in the shadows of Hollywood. You can follow her on Instagram @leslievooris (https://www.instagram.com/leslieannvooris/).
When I was 15, I chose French over Spanish. Not because it made sense—I grew up in Southern California, where Spanish was spoken around me daily—but because French felt like an escape. I had seen Breathless and Cleo from 5-7, and the culture seemed elegant, mysterious and romantic. Our teacher decorated the classroom with photos […]
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