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Dear Diary: March 1, 2016
"I don't want to be sitting in a classroom for six hours a day." Jao San Pedro, Keianna Johnson, MarahDear Diary: March 2, 2016
Character development. Isabella Acosta, Britney Franco, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: March 3, 2016
Trips to the city, Cakes da Killa, and never ever tidying up. Amil Barlow, Thahabu, Simone RembertDear Diary: March 4, 2016
Give us a break from bullies, extracurriculars, and mood swings. Briana, Cammy, FatmaDear Diary: March 7, 2016
Going solo. Jao San Pedro, Alyson, Kiana FloresDear Diary: March 8, 2016
Healing isn't exactly a straightforward process. Ella Carlander, Marah, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: March 9, 2016
"My songs of captivity are always the prettiest." Isabella Acosta, Britney Franco, Simone RembertDear Diary: March 10, 2016
An ode to Tyler, the Creator. And a pep talk on self-love. Lola N., Fatma, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: March 11, 2016
Notes after therapy. Amil Barlow, Cammy, ThahabuDear Diary: March 14, 2016
Getting free. Jao San Pedro, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, Kiana FloresDear Diary: March 15, 2016
Immigration issues and a crisis of faith. Lola N., Steffany, MarahDear Diary: March 16, 2016
Philosophy by way of Sophocles and Kanye West. Isabella Acosta, Fatma, AlysonDear Diary: March 17, 2016
"I’m always too much." Ella Carlander, Ananda Gervais, Britney FrancoDear Diary: March 18, 2016
Award ceremony disasters and birthday euphoria. Amil Barlow, Simone Rembert, CammyDear Diary: March 21, 2016
Homesick for Syria, avoiding codependency, and allying against Islamophobia. Ella Carlander, Marah, ThahabuDear Diary: March 22, 2016
"Wasn't my 16th birthday like two days ago?" Isabella Acosta, Ananda Gervais, Keianna JohnsonOur First Diarists
Catching up with Chris M., Minna, Caitlin H., Dylan, and Naomi. Caitlin Hazell, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Minna, Naomi Morris, Chris M.Dear Diary: March 23, 2016
Some things are best left behind. Jao San Pedro, Alyson, Britney FrancoDear Diary: March 24, 2016
Fresh starts and false ones. Lucia S., Cammy, Kiana FloresDear Diary: March 25, 2016
Under pressure via hair straighteners and overthinking. Lola N., Fatma, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: March 28, 2016
Letter to a guidance counselor, and close encounters with an actual manatee. Ella Carlander, Simone Rembert, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: March 29, 2016
"You are not alone, however much it seems that way." Isabella Acosta, Steffany, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: March 30, 2016
A new sense of purpose. Lucia S., Britney Franco, MarahDear Diary: March 31, 2016
Brain versus body. Lola N., Alyson, Keianna Johnson
Girlhood
The salad days. Vatsala Manan, Vartika Sharma, Apoorva BishtProfile of a Girl Standing in a Galactic Deli Line
She just wants a burger or the moon to herself. Jamie Marina LauFairyland
It's not as far away as it seems. Danny GurungEarth Isn’t Room Enough
We'll find space where we can. Amanda Leigh SmithBright Stars
Forming new constellations. Madeline Keyes-LevineA Girl Is a Gun
A zine about sticking together. Kati YewellFamous to Me
Everyday celebrities and other attractions. Savana OgburnOne of a Kind
Often imitated. Never duplicated. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananMars, Voyager
Exploring town with my favorite planet. Zoé LawrenceWhat Are Words For?
Express what you feel. Dinda LehrmannUnbound
Sketches without a sketchbook. Kendra YeeTeendom
Take care of yourself. Jessi OlarschTeen Idols
Pages torn from the scrapbooks of ’00s fangirls. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananSaturation Point
Take me back, please, to that one precious moment. Milly CopeBiding My Time
This is my cue. Alana GardnerPlease Share
I want people to put my art on their Instagram. Alice LiuYearbook Montage
Drawings of high school dreams and realities. Rebekkah HallgrenTrip for Two
I saw paradise with my best friend. Kati YewellHow Light Moves in Water
You can find your way through the crowd. Piper MorrisonHall of Fame
Portraits of unforgettable personalities. BrianaMarch Collages
This month's collage kit, remixed by Rookie readers. RookieMost Precious Possessions
My sketchbooks are sacred. Sendra UebeleThe Golden Child
A legend in their own time. MarsGeneration Z
We have the power. Zoé Lawrence
Creative Prompt: Walk the Red Carpet
Tap into your inner star power. Katie CoyleHoroscopes
The stars are beaming down some warm, fleecy vibes this March. Dylan Tupper Rupert, Eileen GrimesPeople Make the World Go ’Round
Reviews of Rookie readers' favorite personalities. RookieBleached: Welcome the Worms
The band previews its new album with some badass coloring pages. BleachedSaturday Printable: Miniature Photo Booth
Your face here! Maxine CrumpCollage Kit
A collection of charmers to mix and meld. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananCreative Prompt: People Watch
What are the humans in your orbit really up to? Stephanie Kuehnert, Pixie CaseyHigh 5: Vashtie
The director/D.J./mogul on what makes her heart happy. RookieSaturday Printable: Pop-Up Dressing Room
Ready, steady, go. Sarah RimingtonCreative Prompt: Capture the Springtime
Let the season be your muse. Stephanie Kuehnert, Pixie CaseySaturday Printable: Coloring Pages
Give your walls some star quality. Elly MaloneThe Disconnect: Spring Edition
Ideas for getting off the internet and into the world. Sandy HonigCreative Prompt: Go on a Dream Date
How would you spend a day with your favorite fictional character? Stephanie Kuehnert, Pixie CaseyPrintable Paper Dolls
Create an array of alter egos. Esme Blegvad, Kate BrackleySaturday Printable: An April Calendar
Say hello to the new month. Elly MaloneCreative Prompt: Write a Haiku Diary
Use poetry to reflect on your week. Stephanie Kuehnert, Pixie CaseyHow to Sneak Out
Become a Master of Stealth. Victoria Chiu
Editor's Letter
March 2016: Cult of Personality Tavi GevinsonDaily Links: Speak Out Edition
Police violence in Salt Lake City. Plus: Donald Trump's tweets, poetry, and Hilton Als's Instagram. TovaDaily Links: Two Brown Girls Return Edition
A glorious new episode of the podcast. Plus: #OurThreeBoys, and remembering Karen Carpenter. Danny GurungDaily Links: Sorry Not Sorry Edition
Melissa Harris-Perry leaves MSNBC. Plus: Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, American politics, and more. Alyssa Etoile, Lebohang MasangoQuotes and Queries
Why are there so many fake quotes on the internet? Rachel DaviesDaily Links: Selfie Feminism Edition
Black women and beauty. Plus: The Ghostbusters trailer, Hillary Clinton, and more. Ashley ReeseScreen Time
We recommend a new podcast by cartoonist Nicole Georges, plus a video of a Mitski performance. Rachel Davies, Katie P. BennettDaily Links: Untitled Edition
Kendrick Lamar's new album, Nancy Reagan's legacy, and more. Upasna BarathLife Skill: How to Wake Up and Be Out the Door in Minutes
You won't even look like you were just asleep. Krista BurtonDaily Links: Writing on Writing Edition
New short stories by Helen Oyeyemi. Plus: Cures for love, Rihanna, and more. TovaNotes From an Accidental Activist
(A) Use the block button. (B) You're strong enough to take a stand. Mitra JouhariDaily Links: Origins of Magic Edition
New stories by J.K. Rowling. Plus: Zayn, Zendaya, and more. Danny GurungLooking Around, Not Up
Interviews with some of the zine makers, artists, and writers we love.
Lauren TepferDaily Links: Fight Back Edition
Kim's selfies, transgender activism in Central America, and more. Alyssa EtoileDaily Links: Period Emojis Edition
"Femojis," dyslexia, new music, and more. Ashley ReeseScreen Time
The podcasts and web series we're into this week. Rachel Davies, Stephanie Kuehnert, Victoria ChiuDaily Links: Chicago Protests Edition
Students say no to a rally for Trump. Plus: President Obama and J. Cole, memoirs, and music. Upasna BarathBad Girl Painter: Ayqa Khan
On drawing POC protagonists, body hair, and "an era of women." Minna GilliganDaily Links: Unfair & Lovely Edition
Self-love campaigns. Plus: Ariana Grande on SNL, Black Lives Matter, and Kanye West's tweets. TovaDaily Links: Hamilton Edition
Broadway at the White House, Sky Ferreira, and more. Danny GurungDaily Links: Jaden's Style Advice Edition
Fighting gender norms. Plus: The death of indie rock, "nice guys," and more. Ashley ReeseDaily Links: Michelle Obama Edition
The First Lady drops a new song. Plus: Activism in Chicago, and more. Alyssa EtoileScreen Time
The Diary of a Teenage Girl, a podcast about careers, and creative prompts for doodlers. Kati Yewell, Lena SingerDaily Links: Notorious RBG Edition
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg turns 83! Plus: Monster stars, music, Legos, and more. Upasna BarathLife Skill: Peacocking at Parties
A not-creepy tip for overcoming shyness, borrowed from the pickup artists' handbook. Krista BurtonHow to Have a Tough Talk With a Teacher
Tips for successfully standing up to authority figures. Patrick FerrisDaily Links: The Obamas in Cuba Edition
The First Family's historic visit. Plus: The Syrian refugee crisis, cultural appropriation, creative writing, and more. TovaFirst Drafts: Danai Gurira
The actor and playwright on what motivates her to write. Tavi GevinsonDaily Links: Doodle 4 Google Edition
A 10th grader wins the prize. Plus: Terror in Brussels; & Serena Williams fights sexism in tennis. Alyssa EtoileDaily Links: Life & Style Edition
A new hijab fashion line, the latest video from Sia, friendship among trans women, & more. Danny GurungDaily Links: Real Talk Edition
Cardi B is a force to be reckoned with. Plus: An East-LA bicycle gang, the dangers of gentrification, & more. Ashley ReeseScreen Time
A magazine by and for women of color, a productivity app, and more of the internet's best. Diamond Sharp, Lebohang Masango, Lauren TepferOnly Human
Why I kinda want to be the Nelson Mandela of my generation. Cairo MathebulaDaily Links: Mind of Mine Edition
Zayn's new album. Plus: A terror attack in Pakistan, and women in music production. Upasna BarathDaily Links: So Sad Today Edition
The popular Twitter is now a book. Plus: A conversation about sex work in the U.S., and more. TovaDaily Links: The Best So Far Edition
The top music videos of 2016. Plus: Changes at Instagram, a possible Twin Peaks revival, and more. Danny GurungDaily Links: Shake Up the World Edition
Interview honors Rowan Blanchard, Amandla Stenberg, Tyler Ford, & others. Plus: Carly Rae Jepsen on tour! Ashley ReeseThe Stuff of Legend: A Manifesto
I will be myself, bravely. Rhea Talitha