by Esther Earl
First published 2014
Esther Grace Earl died in 2010 when she was just sixteen years old. This collection brings together her personal journals, creative fiction, letters to friends and family, and original sketches. The book presents Esther's own voice through her written words and artistic creations. Family members and close friends contribute photographs and personal essays that add context to her story. John Green, the award-winning novelist who dedicated The Fault in Our Stars to Esther, provides an introduction. The compilation reveals how a teenager faced her circumstances with creativity and connection to others. Readers encounter Esther's perspective on life, relationships, and her experiences through her own authentic expression in multiple forms of writing and art.
Genres: biography, collections, contemporary, young-adult, memoir
Vibes: emotional, inspirational, intimate, poignant, thought-provoking
Tropes: authentic-voice, found-family, multi-format-narrative
Period: 2010
448 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: death, terminal-illness