The movie adaptation of Jennifer Niven’s bestselling novel All the Bright Places was released on February 28th, featuring heart-wrenching performances from Elle Fanning (Super 8, Maleficent) and …
The Truth About Being Single on V-Day
You can tell me that it sucks or that it’s not fair. You might even tell me that it’s just plain sad. But I’m here …
How to Never Fail Your Goals Again
New year, new me, right? If I had to take a guess (or speak from previous experience), I’d say about 3% of people carry through …
The Truth About Growing Up
Everyone tells you to appreciate being young, to enjoy school because you will miss it once it’s over. We, however, of course know better, because …
An Open Letter to Manila
I feel like I left a part of me behind when I left you behind. You were all that I could think about as the …
The Truth About Your Halloween Costume Choice
It’s that time of year again. The time of craving carved creations and strangely satisfying scary faces. It seems, though, that before we realize it, …
How to Read in a Foreign Language
Have you ever tried to read something in a foreign language? A short story, a book, or maybe an article? If yes, you will know …
Love, Me. You. Us.
Dear Sixteen-Year-Old Me, Forgive yourself; the things that have happened are not your fault. I’m really sorry they hurt, but none of them come out …
Alexandra Bracken Discusses How She Became an Author and How to Keep the Writing Momentum Going
I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Alexandra Bracken — author of the gripping and adventurous Darkest Minds trilogy — on May …