On the Come Up

by Angie Thomas

That’s when I learned that when people die, they sometimes take the living with them.

I mean, it’s one thing to wanna do something. It’s another to think it’s possible.

I’m more of a “yes, people exist, but that doesn’t mean I need to talk to them” person.

you never take big gifts that seem to be for no reason, because there’s a chance that there’s a big reason you can’t afford.

Admitting that you’re weak is one of the strongest things you can do.”

“Who are you?” she repeats. “Of the millions and billions of people in the world, you’re the only person who can answer that. Not people online or at your school. I can’t even answer that. I can say who I think you are.”