Sequoia Carrillo

Dec 16, 2024 | npr.org | Sequoia Carrillo

One way to get more teens reading could be romance novels Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-4929220/nx-s1-5294059-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> One way to get teens to read more might be to add a little romance. Members of a high school romance book club in Portland, Ore., explain why they love love stories. Sponsor Message

Sep 6, 2024 | kuow.org | Sequoia Carrillo |Janet Lee

Lilla Lanivich and her service dog, Lopez, do everything together. While Lilla works, paints, sleeps, and learns, Lopez sits quietly and attentively at her feet. Her rainbow-dyed hair and colorful nails match his rainbow-dyed tail and cream-colored fur. "I do rainbow makeup, I do rainbow outfits, I love color," Lilla says.

Sep 6, 2024 | kpbs.org | Sequoia Carrillo |Janet Lee

Lilla Lanivich and her service dog, Lopez, do everything together. While Lilla works, paints, sleeps, and learns, Lopez sits quietly and attentively at her feet. Her rainbow-dyed hair and colorful nails match his rainbow-dyed tail and cream-colored fur. "I do rainbow makeup, I do rainbow outfits, I love color," Lilla says.

Sep 6, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Sequoia Carrillo

Lilla Lanivich and her service dog, Lopez, do everything together. While Lilla works, paints, sleeps, and learns, Lopez sits quietly and attentively at her feet. Her rainbow-dyed hair and colorful nails match his rainbow-dyed tail and cream-colored fur. "I do rainbow makeup, I do rainbow outfits, I love color," Lilla says.

Feb 12, 2024 | npr.org | Sequoia Carrillo |Janet Lee

Most days, Vanessa Cordova Ramirez wakes at 6 a.m. to take care of her little brother, walk the dog, make breakfast, and tidy up her family's Queens apartment before heading to school. She's a planner. Otherwise, the 17-year-old says, she couldn't manage schoolwork, extracurriculars, two jobs, and family responsibilities. "Life is a little hectic," she admits.