At age 13, V. S. is a published poet and essayist. When not studying, V. S. is an avid reader, writer, and volleyball player. Off the court, V. S. has a love for worn-out, doodled-on Converse and funky scarves. Coming from an artistic family, V. S. aspires to be an editor or writer, especially since her drawing skills are limited to stick figures. V. S.’s parents have declared her room a hard-hat area because her bookshelves are about to burst.