Meet Zoriah and Veda, a brother and sister bonded by a common loss and the challenges of negotiating the social minefields of middle school and high school.
Meet Christian, an immigrant boy with an unabashed belief in the American dream. But when his father fails to follow the family to the promised land, his optimism is shaken.
Haley talks about losing her best friend really young and the anxiety she feels about getting into college. She also reflects on her personal health issues that will affect her for the rest of her life.
Meet Toby, a nationally ranked fencer whose ADHD and susceptibility to peer pressure make for a roller coaster ride at his prep school for high achievers.
Gennette has a passion for the honorable profession of journalism. But when she suddenly finds herself as the central target in the most notorious tabloid scandal of 2011, how will she handle it?
After years of struggling with addiction and a strained relationship with his father, Emilio talks about his recovery. The relationships with his mom and dad have improved as he has matured and healed.
Meet Jade who like many American girls was culturally reared to invest her self-worth in her appearance. But what happens when she develops a disease that causes her to see a monster every time she looks in the mirror?
