Hold Still by Nina LaCour

This document contains excerpts from the novel "Hold Still" by Nina LaCour, specifically chapters from "summer," "fall," "winter," and "spring," along with an acknowledgements section. The narrative follows Caitlin as she navigates the emotional aftermath of her best friend Ingrid's suicide, exploring themes of grief, friendship, and self-discovery. The text reveals Caitlin's struggles with her parents, new relationships with classmates like Dylan and Taylor, and her journey to understand Ingrid's hidden struggles, often through Ingrid's personal journal and their shared passion for photography. Ultimately, Caitlin begins to heal and find her own path, culminating in her completion of a meaningful photography project and her first steps towards embracing new connections.