RED the Book: the Authors

RED is the first living book–meaning that every one of its 58 writers has a blog here so their story never ends. Connect with the author whose story particularly spoke to you, see what she's been up to since, share writing, photos, videos, songs from Red the Book: the Soundtrack and more.

Check in with any of the authors below.
 
 
“It occurred to me that the hospital ranked floors in order of importance.”
—Katie Pavia, 17

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Did someone’s essay in Red particularly speak to you? Speak to its author, right here, right now!

“I just hope people don’t feel like this for the rest of their lives.”
— Sam Lewin

“Someone once said that I should kill myself I’m so fat. Not to my face, no, but they meant for me to hear it.”
— Amy Hunt
“The truth is, I feel like such a dork, like such a poser trying to skate at the park. I’m not that good. OK, I pretty much suck. I can do all of four grinds and that’s about the extent of my talent. I did land a 360 once. That was pretty cool.”
—Elizabeth Case, 16