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Dear Diary: May 1, 2017
Reality intrudes. Amil Barlow, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, Simone RembertDear Diary: May 2, 2017
Procrastination, a first breakup, and blackout poetry. Ananda Gervais, Ella Carlander, ThahabuDear Diary: May 3, 2017
Gossip, competition, and searching for community. Cammy, Fatma, Jao San PedroDear Diary: May 4, 2017
"The moment has no end." Britney Franco, Lucia S.Dear Diary: May 5, 2017
A new pet and painting woes. Alyson, Keianna Johnson, Lola N.Dear Diary: May 8, 2017
The end of harsh self-criticism, first ever prom, and kindness above all. Fatma, Amil Barlow, ThahabuDear Diary: May 9, 2017
Home for the holidays, and resisting control. Ananda Gervais, Isabella Acosta, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: May 10, 2017
This too shall pass. Alyson, Cammy, Jao San PedroDear Diary: May 11, 2017
Hospitals, Harry Styles, and the last week of high school. Britney Franco, Lola N., Simone RembertDear Diary: May 12, 2017
Twitter fingers, solid friends, and feeling germy. Keianna Johnson, Lucia S.Dear Diary: May 15, 2017
Mom appreciation, and happy birthday to Fatma! Cammy, Fatma, Amil BarlowDear Diary: May 16, 2017
"I feel like each of my limbs is bound to a different horse." Ella Carlander, Britney Franco, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: May 17, 2017
Finding ways to keep trying. Jao San Pedro, Simone RembertDear Diary: May 18, 2017
In emotional limbo. Isabella Acosta, Thahabu, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: May 19, 2017
Accepting the grades we cannot change. Keianna Johnson, Lucia S.Dear Diary: May 22, 2017
Judging others is really not cool. Fatma, Jao San PedroDear Diary: May 23, 2017
Senior prom and not-so-lazy summer breaks. Lucia S., Lilly Bralts-Kelly, CammyDear Diary: May 24, 2017
"Prom who? I don't know her." Isabella Acosta, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: May 25, 2017
Learning to be kinder to ourselves. Ella Carlander, ThahabuDear Diary: May 26, 2017
Feeling hopeful about the end. Amil Barlow, Britney FrancoDear Diary: May 29, 2017
Finding ways to pursue our dreams, and sibling love. Jao San Pedro, Fatma, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: May 30, 2017
Learning to be alone and embracing freedom. Simone Rembert, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, Lola N.Dear Diary: May 31, 2017
Everything hurts. Britney Franco, Isabella Acosta
Tonight
A party is exponentially less disastrous when you expect nothing from it. Mia Sabjaly
The Rookie Podcast, Episode Five: Protect Your Flame
We hear from writer Durga Chew-Bose, plus the voices of Rookie readers. RookieCreative Prompt: Make a Sacred Space
Where do you go to feel safe? Stephanie KuehnertHow to Make a Statement Banner
Your thoughts, hanging by a thread. Rian PhinMini Mall: Graduation Gifts
Fun treats for fresh starts. Jinnie Lee, Tayler Montague, Victoria ChiuMake a Memory Box
A time capsule and self-care activity rolled into one easy project. CammyCollage Kit
Honor endings and beginnings with this cut-and-paste project. Alia WilhelmThe Rookie Podcast, Episode Six: Young People in Front
Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, on making trouble and making change. RookieCreative Prompt: Visit Your Past Self
Check in with the old you to see how much you've changed. Stephanie KuehnertSaturday Printable: Graduation Postcards
Ways to say "school's out forever." Amil BarlowThe Rookie Podcast, Episode Seven: The Split Second of Intuition
Tavi and writer George Saunders talk about important stuff such as LIFE. RookieCreative Prompt: Make a Highlight Reel
Compile the school year's biggest moments. Stephanie KuehnertPrintable Achievement Ribbons
Celebrate your success. Maxine CrumpSaturday Printable: Motivational Posters
Wise words to help you power through. OriThe Rookie Podcast, Episode Eight: More of Myself
Tavi lols with actress, producer, and painter Alia Shawkat. RookiePrintable Graduation Stickers
Commence to decorate everything with these cuties. Isabel RyanCreative Prompt: This Is Us
Capture memories with your favorite people. Stephanie KuehnertHoroscopes
The new moon on May 25 wants you to express yourself. Amelia Quint, Dylan Tupper RupertSaturday Printable: A June Calendar
Summer break is here! Lola N.The Rookie Podcast, Episode Nine: Just Love What You Love
Everyone's tapping into their childhood fantasies and obsessions. RookieCreative Prompt: An Ode to Summer
Celebrate fun in the sun. Diamond Sharp
Editor's Letter
May 2017: Graduation Tavi GevinsonDaily Links: Homemade Dynamite Edition
Listen to Lorde's Spotify playlist, and catch up on more of today's news. Diamond SharpDaily Links: Youth for Black Lives Edition
Teen activists are making change in Chicago. Plus: Met Gala looks, & more. Diamond SharpLoving Lahore
A zine about a city that breathes color and life. Areeba SiddiqueDaily Links: Gabourey Sidibe Edition
The actress on her new book. Plus: France's elections, & more. Diamond Sharp, Fanta SyllaDaily Links: Intersex Rights Edition
How Hanne Gaby Odiele is raising awareness. Plus: More of what we're reading this morning. Ashley ReeseBe Your Own Boss: Aurora James
An interview with the creator of Brother Vellies. Shriya SamavaiDaily Links: Health Care Repeal Edition
What the possible end of the Affordable Care Act means. Plus: More news we're reading. Diamond Sharp, Upasna BarathDaily Links: Chibok Girls Edition
Eighty-two kidnapped girls have been freed. Plus: Macron wins in France, & more. OriDaily Links: Gender Neutral Edition
Emma Watson's win at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. Plus: More news we're reading. Emily WoodTrans Youth of North Carolina
"We want to feel safe, and to be safe, and to feel like we're listened to and respected." Hunter SchaferDaily Links: Gender & the Spectrum Edition
A look at women's experiences with autism. Plus: FBI Director James Comey has been fired. Diamond Sharp, Fanta SyllaDaily Links: The Sound of Bob’s Burgers Edition
Stories behind the show's most memorable music. Plus: The possibility of alien life, and more. Diamond Sharp, Upasna BarathDaily Links: "Let My Baby Stay" Edition
Watch Amandla Stenberg's new music video. Ashley ReeseDaily Links: The History of Mother's Day Edition
The woman behind the holiday. Plus: More news we're reading. Diamond Sharp, OriDaily Links: Onward Together Edition
Hillary Clinton announces a new nonprofit. Plus: A profile of Missy Elliott, & more. Diamond SharpDaily Links: Women's Health Week Edition
The Trump administration's attack on reproductive rights, and more. Diamond Sharp, Fanta SyllaComfortable Distance
Lessons learned from celebrity crushes. Simone RembertDaily Links: Clemency Edition
Chelsea Manning has been released from prison. Plus: More news for your morning. Upasna Barath, Diamond SharpDaily Links: Nicola Yoon Edition
An interview with the author of Everything, Everything, and more. Diamond Sharp, Ashley ReeseDaily Links: Twin Peaks Reboot Edition
An explainer for the show's revival. Plus: More news for your morning. OriDaily Links: Tragedy in Manchester Edition
Twenty-two are dead in a terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert. Emily Wood, Diamond SharpBeyond College
Ways to embrace uncertainty after high school graduation. Madeline Keyes-LevineDaily Links: Bresha Meadows Edition
An update in the 15-year-old's case. Plus: More news we're reading. Diamond Sharp, Upasna BarathDaily Links: Manchester Attack Edition
The role of gender-based violence in Monday's tragedy. Ashley Reese, Diamond SharpWays to Thrive
Advice for LGBTQ+–identified people in this political climate. Brynne Rebele-HenryDaily Links: Ctrl Edition
SZA's debut album is coming soon. Plus: Newly uncovered Sylvia Plath poems, & more. Diamond SharpDaily Links: Wonder Woman Edition
The superhero film will be released this week. Plus: trans rights, & more. OriDaily Links: Sofia Coppola Edition
The director wins at the Cannes Film Festival. Plus: More news for your morning. Emily WoodDaily Links: Ariana Grande Edition
The singer will return to Manchester. Fanta Sylla, Upasna BarathBe Your Own Boss: Hannah Weiland
An interview with the creator of the fashion line Shrimps. Shriya Samavai