When I heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s opening statement, what struck me, as it struck so many people, was her recollection of the laughter of two teenage boys—their uproarious …
Immigration: Not for the Faint of Heart
Humanity has a component that has yet to be named — something inside each and every one of us that is never satisfied and always …
Sisters Who Changed the World: An Essay by Author Kristina Pérez
Being an only child, the complicated and passionate nature of sisterhood has always intrigued me, and it’s a theme I explore in my debut YA …
A Busy Girl’s Guide to Keeping a Diary
Whether you’re a dedicated diary keeper or not, I’m sure we’ve all faced the same question: Should I keep a journal? Am I missing out …
Scholarship Opportunity for College Students and High School Seniors
Best Mattress Reviews is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the 2018-19 school year. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college …
Good Friends
Good friends are the people who acknowledge when you’re sad, when you’re struggling, and who do everything that’s possible to support you and make you …
Can the Healing Begin in the Lunchroom?
Every teen who has committed a school shooting has the same basic needs: Food. Water. Shelter. And a friend. Every school kid shares these needs. …
Author Sarah Nicole Smetana: The Band That Vanished and the Songs That Stayed
By the time I was electrocuted on an ungrounded stage in San Bernardino, my first band was already over. We hadn’t broken up yet, but …
Who Am I?
At any age, it can be hard to figure out who you are. Am I a good person? What am I good at? Why do …