Break of Summer: Change Written by the Season

Summer ends more than a season—it ends a version of ourselves. Break of Summer is a young adult poetry and prose collection devoted to the quiet changes that unfold during moments of pause, freedom, and transition.
The writing traces summer days filled with discovery: friendships shifting, emotions surfacing, and identities loosening their former shapes. Change arrives subtly—through long afternoons, unexpected conversations, and nights filled with thought.
Rather than dramatic turning points, the collection honors seasonal transformation. Growth happens unnoticed. Realizations arrive slowly. Each piece reflects how time away from routine allows clarity to emerge.
The tone is warm and reflective, balancing lightness with introspection. Language remains fluid and accessible, echoing the ease and uncertainty of summer itself.
Break of Summer moves through self-discovery, friendship, love, separation, and renewal—capturing the emotional space between who we were and who we are becoming.
Key themes explored include:
• Seasonal change and growth
• Identity in transition
• Friendship and distance
• Reflection during freedom
• Quiet personal evolution
Break of Summer is for young readers standing between chapters—offering words that capture the changes written softly by passing seasons.