Jenny Hubbard is an acclaimed American author known for her impactful young adult novels. With a background in theater and a passion for storytelling, she crafts narratives that explore complex themes and emotional depth. Her debut novel, "Paper Covers Rock," garnered significant praise, earning a Michael L. Printz Honor. Hubbard's work resonates with readers for its authenticity and lyrical prose, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary YA literature.
But then I thought how quiet it must be to be dead. How peaceful. How still. I envied Brent's silence.
Sometimes it's easier to pretend everything's fine, even when it's not.
Maybe we're all just looking for someone who sees us. Someone who really sees us, and doesn't look away.
There's something about a secret that makes you feel important, like you're part of something special.
Grief wasn't a place I could simply leave behind. It was something I had to carry with me, like a heavy burden.
In the darkest moments, sometimes all we need is a glimmer of hope to keep going.
Regret is a heavy burden to carry. It's better to forgive and let go.
Everyone has a story, and sometimes we just need to listen.
A single act of kindness can have a ripple effect, touching lives we may never know.
It takes strength to be vulnerable, to show our true selves to the world.
The scars we carry don't define us. It's what we do with them that matters.
Sometimes the answers we seek are within us all along. We just need to listen.