How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
No, I think it has to do more with this particular age that you are right now, this particular moment in your lives that, even after twenty years of my being around students this age, still moves me. Because you're at the cusp, kids. You're at the edge between childhood and everything that comes after. You're in transition. We are all gathered here together," Mr. Tushman continued, […] "all your families, friends, and teachers, to celebrate not only your achievements of this past year, Beecher middle schoolers, —but your endless possibilities. (8. A Simple Thing.6-7)
We can't say it better than Mr. T. (and we pity the fool who tries.) Coming of age: it's a process.