A short story about the separation from my best friends.
Story
Lyla Cheary
(She/her) Mentee
Lyla Cheary is a high school student in the class of 2025 who has been writing since the very moment she learned how to scratch out letters onto a piece of paper. When she was young, she loved to write poetry and short stories in her notebook before she went to sleep every night, rhyming words about summertime and flowers. However, as she grew older, she found a love for journalism, fiction, memoirs, and other writing genres. When not writing, she enjoys interning at her library and exploring New York City with her friends and twin sister.
Favorite Authors & Artists
My favorite artist are Lois Lowry, Maya Angelou, and Angelina Jolie
Artist‘s Statement
When I was small, I remember listening to my great-grandfather’s stories with curious eyes and an open, attentive heart. It was a rare opportunity- but he loved recounting his stories just as much as I loved listening to them. My passion for storytelling, beginning at his house, has rapidly expanded as I’ve grown up. I’ve learned and explored more facets of storytelling, discovering journalism with my school newspaper, personal stories with Girls Write Now, and fiction from English class. But no matter what I write, I always love and appreciate my great-grandfather as my model and inspiration.