"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

Long time no see Grandma how are you? I know you won’t respond to this but wherever you are I hope you can see me now. We all really miss you, especially mom. She tries to be strong and I know you had your differences but she really loves you. I want to apologize for taking you for granted. I tried to grow up too fast, I thought I was too cool to hang out with my grandma and how I always hated your “worrier” calls. I might have hated them back then but I would give anything to just hear your voice again. I wouldn’t even care if you called me 10 times a day. It’s raining today and I’m thinking about you. I missed our rainy day movie days where we would watch a silly cartoon movie and drink chocolate milk. I miss your giant blue couch where we could both lay down comfortably with room to spare. I even miss when you used to chase me around with your false teeth even if it was gross. No matter where I go I think of you. You moved around so many times in my lifetime that I usually pass a road that you used to live on. My birthday is coming up soon and It reminds me of you. Out of all the presents you got for me throughout the year the best one I have ever gotten was on my 7th birthday. When you asked me if I wanted an Xbox or a puppy I immediately chose the puppy. Sparky is still a healthy and feisty dog and every day I spend with him I am so grateful for everything you have done for me.