I’m picturing a moment where the wind is in my hair and the sun is on my face, and I’m driving further than I ever imagined. In this moment, I’m thinking of the things I decided to bring with me. My dog Comfy but stylish shoes My water bottle (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!) A plant My […]
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Dear Germs, Germ has taken a short break, but we’re back! First things first, welcome to this month’s writing challenge! May’s challenge begins today and ends May 31. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites submitted […]
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Claudine’s life is unrecognizable. After family tragedy strikes and Claude leaves the only home she has ever known, she and her mother take the adventure of a lifetime—spending the summer on an island, away from their troubles and away from the pain back home. Both tragic and mesmerizing, Breathless is an abrupt, lyrical novel about […]
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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 Justice Smith (Paper Towns, Everyday). From the adaption process to seeing her personal, heart-felt novel come to life, Jennifer and I discussed All the Bright Places and all the effort and love that […]
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Hey, everyone! So this article is more of a personal one than an advice/factual one as it is a recount of the best day of my life! My name is Hannah. I live near Sydney, Australia, and in the last week of May we were honoured to have the one and only Jennifer Niven stay […]
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Quotations in the video: “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” –Audre Lorde, Our Dead Behind Us: Poems “You are wanted. You are necessary. You are loved. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise, not even yourself.” –Jennifer Niven, Holding Up the Universe […]
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There are numerous authors who are innovating the world of Young Adult Literature. They are challenging often hushed topics within the YA world head on with such gusto, it’s inspiring. They’re addressing mental health and other topics that seem to get glazed over, and they’re addressing them with realness. Whilst some of these authors, […]
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I still remember the day I found out I was going to get the chance to meet her. It was a Tuesday, and I was in my local Waterstones just passing the time reading, looking at what books I wanted to buy next, even though they cost me an arm and a leg. Then on […]
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“This is what I know about loss. It doesn’t get better. You just get somewhat used to it.” — Jennifer Niven, Holding Up the Universe On October 4, 2016, Jennifer Niven’s latest novel, Holding Up the Universe, was released, introducing readers to her two new characters, Jack and Libby. On the night of the release of […]
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