

Read.
I am not a teenager. Yet, a few years ago, I stood in Target and eyed the book cover of a popular Young Adult novel, intrigued by the quirky illustration and the simple title: Eleanor & Park . I resisted the purchase, but I never forgot that cover. High school seniors write stories that are interesting. I encourage vulnerability, details, a sense of humor, and deep thoughts. I like reading what they write. It’s no surprise that months after a college application season ends,
Brenda Shepherd
Mar 11, 20192 min read

























