Katie Silberman

co-writer of "Booksmart"

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Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, “Booksmart,” centers around two smart best friends who have devoted their high school years to getting into a top college.

In ‘Booksmart,’ an attempt to redefine high school labels

Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, “Booksmart,” centers around two smart best friends who have devoted their high school years to getting into a top college.

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