Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland has always been drawn to stories about coming of age, rebellion, and belonging.

Huq’s new graphic novel — Piece By Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab, which will be released on November 16 by Amulet Books — tells the story of a 13-year-old girl in Oregon whose world is upended when she becomes a victim of a hate crime while wearing a traditional Bangladeshi outfit and headscarf.

While Swift’s fight to own her intellectual property is setting a new standard for women in the music industry, the resurfacing of the “old” Taylor Swift also reminds us that there are still fundamental issues regarding women’s value in the entertainment industry.

Released earlier this week, We Light Up The Sky tells the stories of three Latinx teens from very different families who suddenly come together after a mysterious alien life form known as The Visitor begins causing a path of destruction through their neighborhood.

We had the chance to chat with Yang over email about Room to Dream, what it is like writing such a personal series, and dealing with adults who are uncomfortable with diverse stories.

We had the chance to talk to Buford about her novel, how real-life events influenced this book, and how all teens can learn to find their voice.

Swift is no neophyte when it comes to embracing new genres and creating complex music many can connect to and enjoy.

Both artists opted to align with abusive men on both albums, making fandom of either artist harder to justify.

Cultish provides readers with an explanation of not only how cults gain influence and but how seemingly any innocent person could fall prey to their power: the potency of words.

The Other Side of Perfect, which was released on May 11, imagines what a teen dancer would do if they suddenly couldn’t pursue dance professionally anymore.

Bhuiyan, who is now 22, was very aware that the stories she came across did not reflect her experiences as a Bangladeshi American teen from an immigrant family.

While quarantining and practicing social distancing, watching artists perform online and through social channels has helped me — and so many others — feel not only entertained, but also less alone.

I still find myself wrestling with the miniseries on a regular basis. Namely, I’m stumped by my minimally wavering desire to love the series despite the red flags of its portrayal of women.

According to Swift, she had previously “asked, pleaded for a chance to own my own work,” but was denied the opportunity to buy back her masters and thereby own her songs.

The anthology, which is being released on March 30 by Workman Publishing, is divided into chapters that center on themes that include “Seeking,” “Attitude,” “Longing” and “Shame.”