The moment one turns 18 is a big leap that marks the end of childhood and the beginning of an entirely new, unfamiliar, yet exhilarating adventure. In the latest from Summit Books, 18 creative voices lend their talents to the cause of capturing the immense significance of this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.

Out now from Summit Books is Coming of Age: 18 Poems and Short Stories about Turning 18, a collection of stories, poems, songs, and comics about turning 18 by Filipino celebrities, authors, editors, comic book artists, poets, YouTubers, and rock stars—all of whom were asked, simply, to come up with something on the topic of turning 18 and just let their emotions and imaginations do the work.

Coming of Age gathers 18 contributions from 18 individuals and tandems with different creative strengths: Summit Books editor-in-chief Marla Miniano and K-Zone Philippines editor-in-chief Anton Umali; actress and host Jasmine Curtis-Smith; writer and novelist Chinggay Labrador; Cosmo.ph editor-in chief Jillian Q. Gatcheco and YouTuber Chris Cantada; writer and poet Chris Mariano; editor and novelist Ines Bautista-Yao; Wolfgang vocalist Basti Artadi; actor Benjamin Alves; comic writer Jamie Bautista, Kikomachine creator Manix Abrera, and illustrator Juno Abreu; TV host and anchor Lia Cruz; magazine editor Angel Constantino Aquino; Town & Country Philippines editor-in-chief and children’s book author Yvette Fernandez; former Men’s Health Philippines editor-in-chief Peejo Pilar; poet Kharla Brillo; actress Lauren Young; children’s book author Agay Llanera; YA writer Mae Coyiuto; and filmmaker Quark Henares. Artist Clare Magno also provides hauntingly beautiful illustrations for the book.

With its 18 unique interpretations of growing up, readers—whether turning 18 or well past the landmark age—are sure to find in Coming of Age works that will tug at their heartstrings, delight them with romance, tickle them into laughter, and inspire them to make the most of their coming years.

Coming of Age: 18 Poems and Short Stories about Turning 18 is out now in bookstores, newsstands, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide for P250. For updates and more information, like Summit Books on Facebook via www.facebook.com/SummitBooks and follow on Twitter via @SummitBooks and on Instagram via @summit.books.