HYPERNOVA LIT

A Stellar Flare of Young Adult Writing and Visual Art

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Black Lives Matter

by Nina Shepherd “Black lives matter,” Well, I have to admit. The first time I heard these words I thought they were silly. I couldn’t believe that after all these … Continue reading

January 21, 2017 · Leave a comment

Skin

  by Jay Cruz Writer’s Statement:  I created this piece when I began to address my dysphoria; it was my way of laying it all out on the table and realize … Continue reading

September 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

Bulimia

BY ALYSSA EDWARDS   My name is Bulimia. I am your struggle. I will haunt you, eat you alive, Make you suffer. You will be looking in your mirror, Wishing … Continue reading

July 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Rotational Pull of Gratitude + one more

BY BRYAN MARTINEZ   The Rotational Pull of Gratitude   Heroes are made from their actions. They don’t need special powers Nor super strength. All they need is the desire … Continue reading

May 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

About Me and You

BY CHEYA WASHINGTON The streets were tucked into bed with a blanket of white snow, but that didn’t stop the anxiety from pumping through your veins. You were walking down … Continue reading

May 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Sleeves + Replay + When I Was Younger + Letter to my Future Daughter

BY KIARA CARTER Sleeves They ask quite frequently why I wear my sleeves so long Till the point it can almost touch the tip of my fingers It’s not to … Continue reading

April 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

Etymology + If I Were a Compass, I Would Point East + Object Writing

BY NATHAN KIPHART Etymology 1 Inconsistency Let this word settle on your tongue Roll it around in your mouth feel its weight its burden Detect its flavor— bitter Feel it … Continue reading

June 27, 2015 · Leave a comment