Study Break - (Paperback)

About the Book

Explore different parts of "the college experience," in this interconnected collection for fans of She Gets the Girl and All American: Homecoming!

Book Synopsis

Explore college, love, and identity in this collection perfect for fans of She Gets the Girl and All American(Homecoming)!

Catalyst Awards Winner for Best YA Fiction!

Welcome to UMB, where...

-Aarti attends orientation armed with a detailed four-year plan...that might not go as expected
-Fray is looking for a Jewish community on campus that they can actually feel comfortable in
-Deepika meets her cute neighbor while recovering from heartbreak over fall break
-Quinn learns to embrace their interest in makeup after meeting a new crush
-Salomé struggles with anxiety while trying to make new friends
-Arisha worries about friends, finals, and disappointing her family as the fall semester comes to an end
-Rani doesn't know how to break the news at her family's New Year's party that she's considering a career change
-Trina suddenly loses her friend group and has to find a new one
-Ruby realizes she may have a crush on her RA...who's a girl
-Sophie goes on a spring break road trip to help rescue her roommate's stuffed panda
-Emma and Valerie realize they might actually have feelings for each other...but they're about to graduate

Told over the course of one academic year, this collection features students from different cultures, genders, and interests learning more about who they are and who they want to be as they explore the ways university life can be stressful and confusing and exciting and fulfilling!

Contributors include Jake Maia Arlow, Arushi Avachat, Boon Carmen, Ananya Devarajan, Camryn Garrett, Christina Li, Racquel Marie, Oyin, Laila Sabreen, Michael Waters, and Joelle Wellington.

Review Quotes

"The tales, all set on the fictional University of Milbridge campus, flow well, and subtle overlaps add detail and richness to the setting. . . An inclusive, cohesive collection. . ." --Kirkus

About the Author

Aashna Avachat is a YA author and editorial assistant with a love for hope-filled stories. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in spring 2020 with a BA in English and is currently a 1L at Harvard Law School. She is passionate about amplifying marginalized voices in publishing and increasing space for readers to see themselves in book pages. Study Break is her first book. When she's not writing, she's probably reading on a sunny patch of grass, going on long walks to grocery stores, or being cozy with one of her many foster kittens. You can find her on Twitter.