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It's out in bookstores today, May 13!
 

Turning 18 is a focal point in everyone's lives and it signifies different things for different individuals. Summit Books, in collaboration with the bright minds of today, explores that delicate period of transition in their newest release aptly titled, #ComingofAge.

The publishing company enlisted various writers to contribute short stories, poems, and more that explains what turning 18 means for them. Some of the book's celebrity contributors are Lauren Young, Benjamin Alves, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. 

 

Turning 18 may mean finally being adult enough to take care of yourself. It’s when you can finally move out of your parents' home and start a life of your own. But sometimes, it’s not that simple for everyone. We asked celebrities, authors, poets, editors, comic book artists and YouTubers to write about what turning 18 means for them. The result is a powerful collection of poems, short stories, song lyrics and comics from Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Lauren Young, Benjamin Alves, Basti Artadi, Quark Henares, Manix Abrera, Lia Cruz and many more. Featuring hauntingly beautiful illustrations by artist Clare Magno and photographs shot against the beautiful landscape of The Grove by Rockwell.

A photo posted by benjamin alves (@benxalves) on May 2, 2016 at 1:53am PDT

Watch this promotional video below to read some excerpts from the book:

 

After keeping this a secret for a few months now, I'm happy to announce that I have checked something off my bucket list: GET PUBLISHED! Crazy right? Please buy the book which comes out veryyy soon! 18 stories by 18 writers about turning 18. #ComingOfAge @summit.books

A video posted by Lauren Young (@lo_young) on May 13, 2016 at 3:19am PDT

According to Summit Books' official Facebook page, #ComingofAge is now available in leading bookstores, newsstands, and convenience stores.

MORE ON BENJAMIN ALVES AND LAUREN YOUNG:

READ: Lauren Young supports AJ Perez's book, "A Smile of Hope"

READ: Lauren Young launches her website, "Lauren Learns"

READ: Benjamin Alves shares his first encounter with poetry