"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

November 18th is slowly approaching me. It’s become my least favorite day. I feel horrible that we were in an argument that night. I almost feel like it’s my fault. I wish you were here to see me now. I’m growing up to be a beautiful teenager. Don’t worry I don’t have a boyfriend. I like a lot of new music now. Twenty One Pilots, Panic! at the Disco, and lots of others. I still like Taylor Swift, but she hasn’t made a lot of music lately. I miss you a lot. Lennon is super silly and looks a lot like you. I don’t see Jay and Natalie too much any more, but Jay has a girlfriend and she has a son. Her name is Katie and she is really pretty. I finished GNMFA cheerleading and I’m thinking about high school cheering. Eighth grade is really hard. I really don’t like algebra. You would be proud of me though. I love you and miss you