New York Times best seller and Printz award winner, “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson is a breathtaking novel about a pair of twins, Noah and Jude. Noah tells the story of their childhood, where he draws and falls in love with his new neighbor and Jude tells the story of their present, where...

  The summer before senior year of high school is a bittersweet blend of anticipation and nostalgia. Spending time with friends, reliving old memories, and creating thrilling new ones. Yet, there’s a feeling of anxiety beneath the surface—thoughts of college applications and goodbyes creeping...

The summer before my senior year was a perfect escape, filled with relaxation and adventure as I traveled to the Florida Keys and relaxed at home. I spent my days soaking up the sun at Gilgo Beach and the Key’s infamous beaches, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, and exploring the charm of the...

The summer before senior year may have been the best one yet, for me at least, but it was also one of the hardest ones yet. While friendships grown throughout our time in Babylon blossomed during our “prime” high school summer, they were also held close by the reassuring, yet fleeting, security that...

The summer before senior year is the start of the end. My summer was spent traveling the world and spending time with friends. The days passed in a blur, but we made the most of every moment. When August arrived, it became bittersweet goodbyes to not only graduated friends but the summer too. We were...