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Which one of Ciara’s five star reads are you?

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2025
Ciara Whimbush
In the wide, ever-changing literary landscape of 2025, there lies no shortage of book recommendations or suggestions online. But when BookTok, BookTube or Bookstagram becomes too daunting, finding a new read from an old-fashioned quiz can provide aspiring readers with ease. From an awkward story of first love to an all-too-realistic depiction of teenage girlhood, using Ciara Whimbush’s five-star reads can help one decide which delicious novel a person could sink their teeth into.

 
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Ciara Whimbush
Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
One fateful day in 2013, Ciara Whimbush wrote a story about two girls visiting a witch’s house in the woods. Throughout the process, she stumbled across the thing that made her feel most like herself: writing. As Whimbush nears the end of her high school career, she excitedly looks to see how her writing and creativity can push her to new heights. In her new role as The Chant’s Editor in Chief, Whimbush aims to spread her adoration and appreciation for journalism to all students, both in and outside of NC. Alongside being published in The Chant, Whimbush has also been featured in the Marietta Daily Journal, The Legal Pad, and The Georgia Recorder.  Alongside The Chant, Whimbush holds the field of social studies in high regard, as she actively participates in organizations such as Rhizome, She Cares International, and Students 4 Ashwin that serve to  uplift youth voices in civic engagement. Aside from typing away on her keyboard, her other interests include spinning her flag and rifle on the NC Color Guard, baking sweets, scrapbooking, and indulging in the latest reality television shows sweeping streaming services. During her third and final year at The Chant, Whimbush aims to become a better writer, an impactful leader and a conscious citizen of the world; through interviews, articles, and exploring outside of her comfort zone, Whimbush hopes that by the end of her time at NC, that she can make her first-grade self proud of how far she has come.  Find her on Instagram: @c1araaaaaa.
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