It is possible for YA heroines to go an entire book without discussing their love lives.

I'm willing to be seen.
I'm willing to speak up.
I'm willing to keep going.
I'm willing to listen to what others have to say.
I'm willing to go to bed each night at peace with myself.
I'm willing to be my biggest bestest most powerful self.

If not me, who?
If not now, when?

Girls can be athletic. Guys can have feelings. Girls can be smart. Guys can be creative. And vice versa. Gender is specific only to your reproductive organs (and sometimes not even to those), not your interest, likes, dislikes, goals, and ambitions.

The local NGOs, particularly the ones that deal with gender equality and children's welfare, had asked me to organize such a rally. I think we will do it early in March.

We must raise both the ceiling and the floor.