Authors Michaela Leslie-Rule and Jennifer Breheny Wallace will take part in a Next City event titled "Rethinking Youth, Pressure, and Possibility" on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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Leslie-Rule wrote "How We See Us," which centers the voices of young people as they navigate the transition to adulthood, offering a nuanced understanding of how young people envision their education, careers, and lives. Wallace's "Never Enough" examines the high-pressure culture of achievement in today's schools and communities and draws on interviews from nearly 6,000 parents.

During the event, they will explore how adults can better support young people, not by adding more pressure but by listening, valuing their experiences, and creating environments where youth can thrive both academically and personally.

The event begins at 1 p.m. Register now.