Grey Evergreen returns with Sixteen-Year-Old Shots, a powerful follow-up to *Fifteen-Year-Old Room*. In this collection, she delves into the raw, unfiltered emotions of being 16—fear, anticipation, pain, and fleeting relief. Each poem navigates the universal experience of adolescence, offering insight into love, uncertainty, and the inevitable challenges of growing up. Much like the shots we endure to stay strong, these verses capture the resilience needed to face the highs and lows of youth. Evergreen's work serves as a reminder that while the journey may seem overwhelming, no 16-year-old is alone. Through shared experiences, we find strength.