New Releases
The Inner Machinations of Messed Up Minds: NHS Rhetoric of Horror Anthology - Spring 2024
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The brave seniors of Newton High School (Newton, Kansas) took the first 'scary' step by enrolling in Rhetoric of Horror during the 2023-2024 school year. This course examined major concepts in the horror genre. Studies in this academic area provided space for students to work through major cultural problems and explore cultural anxieties we share about trauma, sexuality, difference, and mortality. These themes are negotiated, often indirectly, through the horror genre. The emphasis of this course was not on the appreciation of film or literary art, but rather, on theories about how horror is used and how horror works in our culture. It requires students to consider what scares people and how texts and media appeal to audiences. The final for this course involved students using horror tropes ('the bad place', vampires, 'the beast within', 'the thing with no name', and ghosts.)
Cold by
Connor Reed
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Connor Reed, in his inaugral novel tells the story of a world ravaged by war, the year is 2034 and the Earth is a desolate wasteland gripped by a never-ending nuclear winter. The conflict between Russia and Germany has left technology in ruins and reduced to instruments of destruction. A third of humanity survived the devastating Russian attacks, but their existence is now haunted by mutated corpses revived by radiation, rumored to be creatures straight from Hell.
Amidst this chaos, Danta Milano emerges as a beacon of hope. Leading a team of soldiers and elites from the Peacekeeper Corps, he embarks on a perilous journey onto the surface, determined to save what remains of the human race. Join Dante as he confronts the horrors of this new world, battles against formidable foes, and struggles to restore a semblance of order and peace in a landscape dominated by darkness and despair.
Poetry
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A Fifteen-Year-Old Room by Grey Evergreen
This is a story of how a little girl turned into a person and how that person smiled when the little girl could not. This story explains how this person could laugh at the things the girl could not and how this person eventually grew and learned how to laugh and smile all by herself.
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Lost and Found by Ash Holguin
Making mistakes throughout life and learning from them helps you develop into the best possible version of yourself.
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This poetry collection is based on the last year of my life which was filled with heartbreak, family issues, and feeling of loneliness. If you feel lost or hurt, let these pages heal you. With these raw and emotional poems, I hope you're not alone in the darkness.
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Catching My Soul by Briianna Morales
Brianna Morales shares her insightful collection of poems that spans over an eventful year.
Algo del Corazon
(Something From the Heart) Spanish Poetry
by NHS Spanish IV Students -2024
Este libro es una recopilación de 33 poemas escritos por estudiantes de Español IV y V de Newton High School en el año escolar 2023-2024. Incluida se encuentra una variedad muy diversa de poemas. Hay poemas sobre el amor y desamor, pero también sobre la pizza y las galletas. Aunque sean distintos, todos los poemas son del corazón.
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When Was This Due? Anthology of NHS Creative Writing - Spring 2024
When Was This Due? is the seventh anthology of high school authors sharing their poetry, flash fiction, and short story pieces from the spring 2024 creative writing classes. Newton by genre, students of Newton High School (Newton, Kansas) met deadlines and pushed boundaries., Analeyda
Authors included: Makaelyn Davis, Israel Moon, Indigo Rose, Alyssa Mapes, Emelia Mosqueda, Lexa Burkett, M.H., Willow Rosewood, Raylina Hargove, Raven R, Kendra Borders, Clay, Juno Muir, Tara Spear, Keaghan Carr, Alexis Wilson, Connor Reed, Addi Johnson, Macy Scott, Lexy Good, Madelynn Ryan, Michael Neinzman, Onyx, Natalee Ramsey, Mia Malcolm, Abigail Shepherd, S.N. Doll, Emelia Mosqueda, Nery Sanchez, and more.
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Moon Tides
by Adella Lymer
Heal. Grow. Evolve. This is a collection of poetry about the process of going through heartbreak, growing through it, and learning to love again. All of the things we are taught not to talk about are very real and common. I hope you let the moon's light shine down on you and let her tides wash over you. If you need help, never be afraid to ask. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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Eye Opening Epoch by Beetle Hatch
What better way to is there to encapsulate a metamorphic era than to write this book? Inside these pages, this period of my life is frozen in time. This past year, I found my direction magnetically, leading me to all moments written within these pages. I invite you to indulge the poet within and reflect on your own epoch as you read about mine.
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Reflections: A Collection of Narcissisms and Others Musings of Destruction by Kynda Faythe
Look around the world. What do you see? A global epidemic. Political overthrow. People who are no longer being thoughtful or nice. Let's not even discuss toilet paper or behavior at gas stations. What would say if you really wanted to rant about the world? Would you dare to celebrate and basque in the excitement of new relationships and perspectives? Award-winning educator, Kynda Faythe shares a variety of views of the world through poetry. It's just the rant you need
if i am a rose, these words are my petals
by Beetle Hatch
This is a collection of poetry and thoughts over the past year. It includes a plethora of descriptions in which the content involves self-harm all the way to self-discovery. I invite to your accompany me on this journey.
Anthologies
Listen to US by NHS Creative Writing Class - Fall 2023
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Listen to Us is the fifth anthology from high school authors sharing their poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and other pieces from the Fall 2023 creative writing class. Organized by writing genre, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) bravely push their writing limits that require attention.
Authors included: Jessi Bailey, Makenzie Berumen, Shaelea Britton, Alice E. Childs, Peyton Doherty, Cole Ebert, Alanna Garcia, Ghost Griffis, Zoey Hoskinson, Keegan Muncy, Kinsley Peterson, Lucas Puttroff, LaChelle Ragsdale, Ali Schmidt, Wesley Tallman, A'Donica Thaw, Jaymie Turner, and Kailyn Wright.
Literary Works of Hormonal Teenagers by NHS Creative Writing Class - Fall 2023
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Literary Works of Hormonal Teenagers is the sixth anthology of high school authors sharing their poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and other pieces from the Fall 2023 creative writing class. Organized by writing genre, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) bravely push their writing limits that require attention.
Authors included:Addie Clayton, Axel Collins, Moth Crusan, Zulma Duran, Lliac Enns, Jacklyn Giles, Jocelyn Gordon, R. Grob, Asher Hamill, Daytona Helm, Jesus Lazaro-Velasco, Josh Manosh, Payton McKinney, Claudia Medina, Kevin Mejia-Rodriguez, Niyah Phenneger, Charlotte Price, Connor Reed, Jorgee Ross, Elizabeth Johnson, Gale Schneider, Lexx Thompson, and Lincoln Thompson
I Really Hope I Don't Get Flagged for This
by NHS Creative Writing Class -Spring 2023
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I Really Hope I Don't Get Flagged for This is the fourth anthology from Kansas area high school authors. Sharing their poetry and short stories, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) fearlessly address essential topics from lighthearted antics to dark and deep subject matters. The ongoing joke of "I really hope I don't get flagged for this" referred to student content resulting in counseling appointments of students explaining that their pieces were written for a creative writing class.
Authors included: Odalys Bash, Madison Brown, Cole Ebert, Hannah Johnston, Angelica Madrigal, Hyacinth, Zachary Ruth, Abigail Shepherd, Lincoln Thompson, Jason Beck, Peyton Doherty, Jacklyn Giles, Beetle Hatch, and Adella Lymer
Teenage Fever Dreams by NHS Creative Writing Class - Fall 2022
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Teenage Fever Dream is the third anthology from Kansas area high school authors sharing their poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and other pieces from the Fall 2022 creative writing class. Organized by the writing genre and subject matter, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) fearlessly address important topics and push their writing limits by writing about subject matter that could have come from a teenage fever dream.
Authors included: Eli Baker, Madison Brown, Laiken Carr, Lucas Comeaux, Ayling Romero-Cruz, Mohamed Farah, Landen Foyil, Alanna Garcia, Madison Hershberger, Madison Horton, Josh Manosh, Danaily Mercer, Katelynn Millings, Kayla Nicholson, Lanaya Rivera, Aliyah Rossiter, Gabriela Sarinana, Gale Schneider, and Liddyah Snow
It Might Just Be Brilliant
by NHS Creative Writing
-Spring 2022
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It Might Just Be Brilliant is the second anthology from Kansas area high school authors sharing their poetry, flash fiction, and short stories. Organized by the writing genre, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) fearlessly push their personal boundaries by grasping the writing process and by stepping back to admire the final product.
Authors include Trinity Pope, Joy Blancas, Keyona Blasi, Madison Brown, Cinder Caddell, Mackenzie Cusick, Robert Dyer, Mohamed Farah, Isaiah Goetting, Josie Haag, Addilyn Johnson, Vaden Kumar, Adelly Lymer, Teagen Mateyko, Finn McHughes, Vanesa Reyes, Gale Schneider, Shae'Lynn Stegman, Ta'Leah Stegman, Kailey Steiner, Karsen Stuhlsatz, and Caileane Thurston.
We're All on a List Now
by NHS Creative Writing Class
-Fall 2021
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We Are All On a List Now is the first anthology from area high school authors. Sharing poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and two novellas, editor and teacher Kynda Faythe introduces her students' work to the world. Organized by the writing genre, students of Newton High School (Newton, KS) fearlessly address important topics. They jokingly always said that "we're all on a list now" after reading each other's work. They knew that if counselors weren't aware they were enrolled in creative writing, it would result in a serious counseling appointment.
Poets include Diana Hatch, Abigail Shepherd, Zachary Ruth, Peyton Doherty, Danaily Mercer, Kourtney Wrench, Adella Lymer, Isabella Madrigal, Jackson Marlar, Cate Nembhard, Reighny Dayz, Ashton Castro, Liam Hill, Victoria Duran, and Rosaline.
Novels
Finding Light by Abigail Shepherd
Join a strange boy named Bonchkabooski ("Boo") and the characters he meets along the way in his quest for the perfect rock and the perfect group of friends. After a rough start, Boo slowly learns that a dark creature is his worst enemy. Not only must Boo confront crushing loneliness, he must face his fears and invent ways to survive the invasion from a shadowy figure. Can Boo's arrogance and stubbornness aid in his survival or will he succumb to a disheartening quest?
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Funeral Dinner Committee Coup by E. E. Kelly
Beatrice and Margret Jean have enjoyed a sisterly relationship for their entire lives. Unfortunately, this special bond does not exclude them from the occasional rivalry that comes from competition. Turmoil and shenanigans ensue when this rivalry gets interjected into the funeral dinner charity. Mixed vegetables in the Jello! Coffee and teapots held hostage. A complete coupe brings a split to the funeral dinner committee. Will the bond of friendship ever be amended, and will the funeral dinner committee ever be the same again?
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Complicated City Hearts by Caileane Thurston
Juliet is a young woman, just out of college. She recently landed a dream journalist job in New York City. Juliet lives with her roommate, Matilda. Then, returning from work, she meets a cab driver named Sebastian. He too is an up-and-coming writer. Soon, without the best friends knowing it, Sebastian dates both women at the same time - but he is aware of them being roommates. Two girls want the same boy.
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Honey Bea
by Kynda Faythe
Thwarting a dark presence from her traumatic past places Camilla "Bea" Duncan, a well-known beekeeper on the farmers' market circuit, in an inauspicious situation when she meets a young man gifted in woodworking. As her past constantly revisits her, she tries to keep evil forces at bay. Tested in numerous ways, the young woman struggles for a little respite - but what will it cost her?
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Other Books
30 Days of
Flower People
by Cate Nembhard
Embark on a coloring journey! Created by Cate Nembhard, you can venture along with the artist on a 30-day challenge coloring original artwork - 'Flower people'
A Happy Book: Guided Journal with a Bit of Faythe
Welcome to the world of Kynda Faythe, in A Happy Book: A Guided Journal with a Bit of Faythe! Here you will discover:
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Inspirational and Thought-Provoking Quotes
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Fun ‘To Do’ Lists
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Pages to Color
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Writing Prompts
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Reflections on Happiness
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And more!
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Finding Words: A Phrase Resource for the Curious by Kynda Faythe
The phenomenon of failing to find your words is real! (How else would we explain words being 'on the tip of the tongue!) Creative writing teacher, Kynda Faythe shares her love of 'word and phrase shopping' with her first volume of expressions, metaphors, similes, and personal phraseology. There is no rhyme or reason to her list. Thankfully, the phrases ARE listed in alphabetical order. Peruse through the pages, jot down some phrases, brainstorm, and then write!
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Tales of Mischievous Follies
by E. E. Kelly
Author, E. E. Kelly follows up her novel, Funeral Dinner Committee Coup with a book of whimsical vignettes that will keep you guessing and laughing. Her creative outlook on life will have you shaking your head in awe at her giftedness in the craft of storytelling. She lures you into her narrative with a macabre tale of floating bodies seen from a kitchen window, ghosts, hostage situations, and still manages to bring forth laughter when describing staff meetings of guardian angels. Not only do her 'doggos' leave rave reviews, Kelly's readers will also be begging for more.