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Dear Diary: January 4, 2016
Chaos, heartbreak, and a car accident.Dear Diary: January 5, 2016
Full of January optimism.Dear Diary: January 6, 2016
Missives from a state of hibernation. (Also, still grounded.)Dear Diary: January 7, 2016
Already wondering where the time went.Dear Diary: January 8, 2016
Double standards and all-seeing eyes.Dear Diary: January 11, 2016
Questioning LIFE ITSELF, and who gets to be successful in the movies.Dear Diary: January 12, 2016
Certifying travel documents, spacing out, and troubling dreams.Dear Diary: January 13, 2016
Biphobia, a crush, and remembering David Bowie.Dear Diary: January 14, 2016
Birthdays and growing pains.Dear Diary: January 15, 2016
What we want to write, and how we want to feel.Dear Diary: January 18, 2016
The last day in Syria, waiting for adulthood, and advocating for oneself in the meantime.Dear Diary: January 19, 2016
Overcast on the inside.Dear Diary: January 20, 2016
Parent drama, stepparent drama, and more finals.Dear Diary: January 21, 2016
"Flying is falling, and breaking is you fixing me."Dear Diary: January 22, 2016
Some birthdays loom, others don't come fast enough.Dear Diary: January 25, 2016
"I am not my test score."Dear Diary: January 26, 2016
On a plane to Turkey. And welcoming our new diarist Fatma!Dear Diary: January 27, 2016
What does the future look like?Dear Diary: January 28, 2016
Between loneliness and friend breakups, this week is a giant uuugggh.Dear Diary: January 29, 2016
How did we get here? And other epic questions.
Who Knows Where
Into the unknown.Winter Games
Up for the challenge.Pretty Wild
Exploring nature and other beauty in Iceland.It's Your Turn
Which will you choose: Truth or dare?To-Do Lists
A zine collaboration inspired by the game Truth or Dare.Internal Compass
Trusting ourselves to find the way out.We Aren't Afraid of the Dark
Not when we can see this clearly.True to Life
Recent sketches and snapshots.In the Studio
It's a home away from home.A Girl Home Alone at Night
Browsing the internet when the lights go off.Let Time Stop
A visit to the bedroom/studio of knitwear designer Paolina Alexandra Russo.Taking Off
We could go anywhere together.Figuring Things Out
I don't really know who I am yet, and that's fine.Telling Secrets
They're all mine, and they're all true.Finding Home
Discovering a part of me that had been hidden.January Collages
A gallery of the great things Rookie readers made from Kendra Yee's collage kit.Spin the Heart
Some truths can't be told.Switch Yourself On
Imagine all the things you can be.Climb Every Mountain
Feeling nostalgic for last summer's adventures.Days Are Shorter
A mid-winter photo diary.
Gameplay: "The More You Try, the Better You Get"
An interview with the video game designer Catt Small.How to Send Encrypted Emails
Keep your information safe.Tech Trek: What's Up With Artificial Intelligence?
It's realer than we think.
Saturday Printable: A January Calendar
To help you conquer 2016.Collage Kit
A grab bag of illustrations to cut and paste.Horoscopes
This January we bring you TAROTscopes. Happy New Year!Creative Prompt: What's Behind the Mystery Door?
We were kinda hoping you would open it.DIY Truth or Dare Balm
Don’t let your lips crack under the pressure.Noone Cares
About whether it's ever OK to flake out on someone.Creative Prompt: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Does it end tragically, or happily ever after?The Disconnect: DIY Edition
Throw your phone in a corner and make your own fun.Saturday Printable: Truth or Dare Cards
Prompts for the classic slumber party game.Creative Prompt: Compose an Ode to Random Objects
You can find a story anywhere, including the ground.The Eerie Update: Haunted Dolls
There's turmoil in the toy box.People of the World
Reviews of some of the best humans around, according to you Rooks.Saturday Printable: Chutes and Ladders
A game that you can only win by daring yourself.Creative Prompt: Meet Your Fictional Alter Ego
Get to know a person you sometimes wish you could be.Saturday Printable: A February Calendar
This month is yours.
Into the Spotlight
Giving up my antisocial fantasyland to do the things that scare me.My Middle Name Is Dare
It can feel like something I have to live up to.Sorry, Not Sorry
How I quit apologizing for existing.Diaspora Trauma
My search for mental health goes back generations.Major Change
I’m happy with what I’m studying...for now.In My Skin
An acid attack at 13 meant learning to live with scars.That Four-Letter Word
Why can't I confront the person who assaulted me?
Makeup Trick: Glacial Face
The cosmetic equivalent of an icy stare.Life Skill: Shop in the "Men's" Drugstore Aisle
Stick it to the patriarchy and save some ca$h.Makeup Trick: Color-Block Eyelashes
You'll be rainbow-bright.Makeup Trick: Sunset Eyes
A look that says, "Winter, you will NOT defeat me."
Great Expectations: An Interview With BP Valenzuela
The Filipina musician wants to be known for her songs, not her age.Flo Morrissey: Show Me
The premiere of her new video, plus an interview about moving away from home.Chairlift: Crying in Public
A first listen of the band's new song, plus a conversation on change.Friday Playlist: I Confess
Songs about saying what's on your mind.Arigato, Internet: An Interview With Reese Lansangan
A chat about having multiple passions, and the value of binge-watching Gilmore Girls.Everyone Has a Voice: An Interview With Troye Sivan
"It’s an exciting time to be a musician who is starting out in their bedroom."Beach Music: An Interview With Alex G
The singer-songwriter talks about his new album, and writing about real people.Charlotte Day Wilson: After All
The Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist premieres a new song.Friday Playlist: Step Outside Yourself
You'll never know until you say what's on your mind.You Can Make Anything Into Music: An Interview With Emily Sprague
You don’t need fancy gear to make nice recordings.Friday Playlist: This Night Is Mine
For girls adventuring out on their own.TEEN: Please
The band premieres a new single.Philco Fiction: Talk/Brag
An album premiere, plus thoughts on how bragging can be a good thing.Theme Song: Donna Missal
January 2016: A cover of Chris Isaak's “Wicked Game.”Friday Playlist: Triple Dare Ya
Songs that dare you to be your weirdest self.
Upasna Asks: How Do I Tell My Crush I Like Them?
And is telling them even worth the risk?Do I Like You?
Or do I like that you like me?
DIY Hair Clips
Glitz and glam for your strands.Damn Girl Ya Look Good
Tips for finding a cheap pair of Docs, plus other life/style advice.DIY Tassel Bracelet
The elegance is real.DIY Printed Tote Bag
Carry your stuff around in style.
Editor's Letter
January 2016: Truth or DareLife Skill: How to Groom Without Grooming Products
What to do when there is no toothpaste, conditioner, or SOAP in sight.Bad Girl Painter: Olivia Moriarty
The 18-year-old artist talks about creating wordless stories.Saturday Printable: 2016 Predictions Cootie Catcher
Uncover the year's inevitable mysteries.How to Talk About Your Beliefs
These conversations don't have to hurt, or turn into raging arguments.The Deep Web
Writer Sarah Hagi’s favorite places on the internet.Me and ADHD
Asking to get tested was scary but worth it.Change Course
Switch schools! Pick a new career! People we admire tell us why it's a good idea.