This powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories speak directly to teens and all YA readers, and shows us that hope is more important than ever. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more! We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and—in some cases—even hopeless. But in trying times, words are power. Some of today’s most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal nonfiction collection of original essays, poems, and letters, each a firsthand account that ultimately strives to inspire hope.