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An Informative but Entertaining Read for Teens – by Deidre Mitchell

Written by Deirdre Mitchell, Villanova, PA Meet Deirdre Mitchell Deirdre is a junior in high school and attends the Academy of Notre Dame in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Deirdre enjoys dancing, traveling, and being with friends and family. One of Deirdre’s favorite places to travel was London. At school, Deirdre is a part of the dance company,ContinueContinue reading “An Informative but Entertaining Read for Teens – by Deidre Mitchell”

Award-winning Y.A. Novel Shares Valuable Lessons about Communication, Goals, & Healthy Relationships – by Sarah Parrish

| Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Sarah Parrish Sarah is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School where she is captain of the Alpine Ski Team and the Track and Field Team. She is also a member of her school’s Peer Helping Club and Community Service club. Throughout the summer, Sarah works asContinueContinue reading “Award-winning Y.A. Novel Shares Valuable Lessons about Communication, Goals, & Healthy Relationships – by Sarah Parrish”

What Keeps Teen Readers Gripped on “Gripped” – by Bella Gill

| Written by Bella Gill, Pembroke, Massachusetts | Meet Bella Gill Bella is a junior at Pembroke High School in Pembroke, Massachusetts.  She is a midfielder for the South Shore Select 2006 Girls Academy Soccer Team and is headed to the National Finals in St. Louis this summer.  She is also a midfielder for theContinueContinue reading “What Keeps Teen Readers Gripped on “Gripped” – by Bella Gill”

Relatable Characters & Suspenseful Storylines Kept Me Gripped on “Smoke & Mirrors” – by Deirdre Mitchell

Written by Deirdre Mitchell, Villanova, PA Meet Deirdre Mitchell Deirdre is a junior in high school and attends the Academy of Notre Dame in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Deirdre enjoys dancing, traveling, and being with friends and family. One of Deirdre’s favorite places to travel was London. At school, Deirdre is a part of the dance company,ContinueContinue reading “Relatable Characters & Suspenseful Storylines Kept Me Gripped on “Smoke & Mirrors” – by Deirdre Mitchell”

The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors”

| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinueContinue reading “The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””

Taylor’s Story: An Action-packed Continuation of Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Series – by Sarah Parrish

| Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Sarah Parrish Sarah is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School where she is captain of the Alpine Ski Team and the Track and Field Team. She is also a member of her school’s Peer Helping Club and Community Service club. Throughout the summer, Sarah works asContinueContinue reading “Taylor’s Story: An Action-packed Continuation of Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Series – by Sarah Parrish”

“Gripped” Paints an Accurate Picture of Teenage Substance Abuse (Whether Parents Want to Believe It or Not) by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,ContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Paints an Accurate Picture of Teenage Substance Abuse (Whether Parents Want to Believe It or Not) by Laurie O’Sullivan”

The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Bella Gill on “Smoke & Mirrors”

| Written by Bella Gill, Pembroke, Massachusetts | Meet Bella Gill Bella is a junior at Pembroke High School in Pembroke, Massachusetts.  She is a midfielder for the South Shore Select 2006 Girls Academy Soccer Team and is headed to the National Finals in St. Louis this summer.  She is also a midfielder for theContinueContinue reading “The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Bella Gill on “Smoke & Mirrors””

The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,ContinueContinue reading “The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan”

A Review of “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle

| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinueContinue reading “A Review of “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle”

Why “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” Should be on Your Reading List – by Sarah Parrish

| Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Sarah Parrish Sarah is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School where she is captain of the Alpine Ski Team and the Track and Field Team. She is also a member of her school’s Peer Helping Club and Community Service club. Throughout the summer, Sarah works asContinueContinue reading “Why “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” Should be on Your Reading List – by Sarah Parrish”

Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan—Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the trackContinueContinue reading “Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters”

Pembroke High School’s Bella Gill Reviews “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula

| Written by Bella Gill, Pembroke, Massachusetts | Meet Bella Gill Bella is a junior at Pembroke High School in Pembroke, Massachusetts.  She is a midfielder for the South Shore Select 2006 Girls Academy Soccer Team and is headed to the National Finals in St. Louis this summer.  She is also a midfielder for theContinueContinue reading “Pembroke High School’s Bella Gill Reviews “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula”

Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on theContinueContinue reading “Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan”

Fast-paced, Educational, & Engrossing: Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4” is a Must-Read for Today’s Teens – by Olivia Halle

| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinueContinue reading “Fast-paced, Educational, & Engrossing: Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4” is a Must-Read for Today’s Teens – by Olivia Halle”

The Tangled Web of Relationships in “Gripped 4” Keeps Readers on Their Toes – by Sarah Parrish

| Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Sarah Parrish Sarah is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School where she is captain of the Alpine Ski Team and the Track and Field Team. She is also a member of her school’s Peer Helping Club and Community Service club. Throughout the summer, Sarah works asContinueContinue reading “The Tangled Web of Relationships in “Gripped 4” Keeps Readers on Their Toes – by Sarah Parrish”

“Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan—Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the trackContinueContinue reading ““Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture”

Stacy Padula Named Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023

New York, New York, United States – 01-19-2023 – Stacy Padula, author, educator, counselor, and entrepreneur was recently selected by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) as the Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023.  While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an honor, choosing the Top GlobalContinueContinue reading “Stacy Padula Named Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023”