Kitty's Class Day

Louisa May Alcott’s "Kitty’s Class Day" is a charming and humorous short story that explores themes of youthful vanity, sisterly devotion, and moral growth. The narrative follows seventeen-year-old Kitty Heath as she prepares to shine at Harvard’s Class Day, supported by her devoted sister Priscilla, and features a series of flirtations, mishaps, and a valuable lesson about true happiness. With Alcott’s signature wit and warmth, the story celebrates the joys and challenges of girlhood while imparting gentle life lessons.