Acknowledgments

The writers of Before 19 would like to thank those who made this publication possible. We would like to thank Raleigh Capozzalo for his instrumental role in the design process and for his guidance throughout. We would also like to express our gratitude to AP Orlebeke for his technical expertise and assistance with online design. To The Masters School, we offer the sincerest thanks for creating a space in which students can be candid, honest, and heard. We would also like to thank those members of Before 19 who helped their peers publish their best work: Amita and Wendi for their contributions to the print edition, El and Harry for their dedication and contributions to the online edition, and Sami for her beautiful cover art. Last but certainly not least, we would like to thank Ms. Dumaine. Her unwavering support, fluency in the genre, and unparalleled passion for writing are not only inspiring but critical in the creation of this collection. Thank you for guiding us through this year and for helping us to find our voices.