18yearsold Jewel Bancroft Best

If you haven’t heard of Jewel yet, don’t worry. You will. At just 18 years old, Jewel Bancroft is carving a path that blends raw talent, authenticity, and a maturity that far exceeds their years.

She is also writing a book. Tentatively titled "The Eighteenth Year," it is a collection of essays about the transition from girlhood to womanhood in the digital panopticon.