Today may or may not be my birthday, and I may or may not be turning sixteen. I know, I know — the big one-six, …
The first step in taming a fox by Myrtle Yvonne
Let’s skip the pleasantries and obligated polite remarks. I want to know you. I want you to tell me the things that you are afraid …
Barrier Gods by Chloe Barreau
The idea of writing a poem on the inside of an envelope — instead of a notebook — seems romantic after binging on fiction and …
Memoirs of a Bibliophile by Hana Tzou
Her blood is saturated with sunbeams and her bones brittle thin and from her skin arises the musky scent of paper and smoky vanilla fire. …
Tears by Ashley Myers
For those who perished and for those who were able to survive. Always keep the 6 million lost souls alive in your hearts and …
there must be somewhere better (november 2011) by Rona Wang
November means sputtering rain that has no energy left for desperation, myths woven into cartilage sidewalks like hemp. A rush of street veins, the trains …
Becky Albertalli Talks about Writing Her New Book: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Up-and-coming YA author Becky Albertalli tried her hand at writing a novel, and she subsequently created an immensely touching, witty story that’s about to hit bookstores …
Rose by Ashley Myers
Do you see her? Her beauty radiates off of her It breaks through every window It shines like the brightest star She is vibrant and …
Just a Note to My Teenage Angst and Her Unused Black Lipstick by Kayla Wheeler
When you chose Manic Panic Raven, a shade so dark you couldn’t find it at the bottom of your purse after you stole it from …