After reading Gripped Parts 1, 2, and 3 by Stacy A. Padula, Joanna Dakoyannis, a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School, shared her opinion on some of the series’ main characters. Cathy & Jason Cathy and Jason’s evolving and destructive relationship was very compelling. It was interesting to see how they used drugs and alcohol toContinueContinue reading “Joanna Dakoyannis Discusses the Gripped Book Series Characters”
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New Y.A. Fiction Book is a Must Read for Teens
Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where people can order paintings of their belovedContinueContinue reading “New Y.A. Fiction Book is a Must Read for Teens”
Y.A. Novel Inspires Teens to Stick to Their Morals
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula is a very helpful resource for teens, as it proves if you stick to your morals, good things will happen. In relation to the main character, Chantal Kagelli, the reader saw her face many challenges in the novel, mostly through herContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Inspires Teens to Stick to Their Morals”
Teens and Parents Will Benefit from Reading This New Y.A. Novel
Joanna Dakoyannis is a recent graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School. She enjoys creative writing, traveling, going to the gym, running track for her high school team and loves cheering on the team at school sporting events. She plans to be a science major in college and hopes to eventually attend dental school. Written by JoannaContinueContinue reading “Teens and Parents Will Benefit from Reading This New Y.A. Novel”
The Battle for Innocence
Kyle graduated from Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill in 2019. His favorite subjects include Biology, English, and Entrepreneurship. Some of his hobbies are playing soccer and hockey, volunteering, and being with friends and family. Kyle is now studying Biological Sciences at the University of Miami. Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami TheContinueContinue reading “The Battle for Innocence”
New Y.A. Fiction Novel Teaches Teens Important Life Lessons
Written by Gianna Arcabascio, Pembroke, MA Gianna Arcabascio is a rising senior at Archbishop Williams High school. She plays lacrosse and is team manger for the football and boys hockey. In school, she’s apart of student council, admissions ambassadors, and is involved in a lot of leadership opportunities. She looks to pursue a future careerContinueContinue reading “New Y.A. Fiction Novel Teaches Teens Important Life Lessons”
New Y.A. Fiction Book Takes a Sobering Look at Teenage Substance Abuse
Joanna Dakoyannis recently graduated from Dover-Sherborn High School and plans to attend Providence College this fall. She enjoys creative writing, traveling, going to the gym, running track for her high school team and loves cheering on the team at school sporting events. She plans to be a science major in college and hopes to eventuallyContinueContinue reading “New Y.A. Fiction Book Takes a Sobering Look at Teenage Substance Abuse”
Teen Fiction Novel Exposes Consequences of Substance Abuse
Emily Han is a junior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way. She is a member of National Honor Society and a founder of the PAWS Club and an active member of the Jimmy Fund Club. HerContinueContinue reading “Teen Fiction Novel Exposes Consequences of Substance Abuse”
Marshfield High School Student Recommends Realistic Y.A. Novel
Written by Abby Fusco, Marshfield, MA Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where peopleContinueContinue reading “Marshfield High School Student Recommends Realistic Y.A. Novel”
Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath”
Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath””
Easton Teen Says Y.A. Novel Is Too Relevant To Be Ignored
Emily Han is a rising senior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way. She is a member of National Honor Society and a founder of the PAWS Club and an active member of the Jimmy Fund Club.ContinueContinue reading “Easton Teen Says Y.A. Novel Is Too Relevant To Be Ignored”
New Young Adult Book Series Exposes the Dark Truths of Teenage Substance Abuse
Written by Abby Fusco, Marshfield, MA Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where peopleContinueContinue reading “New Young Adult Book Series Exposes the Dark Truths of Teenage Substance Abuse”
A Heartwarming Tale of Deliverance for Teens
Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is about to start her senior year of high school, and she has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB withContinueContinue reading “A Heartwarming Tale of Deliverance for Teens”
Y.A. Novel “Blindsided” Recommended for Early High School Students
Written by Bradford Campbell, Duxbury, MA Bradford Campbell is currently a senior at Thayer Academy. He is captain of their Varsity Soccer and Track and Field teams. In school, Bradford is a 2020 Student Government Representative and Peer Advisor for freshman students. He also enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. Bradford participatesContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Novel “Blindsided” Recommended for Early High School Students”
Walls Will Come Down When “Smoke & Mirrors” Hits the Shelves on May 26th!
“Stacy Padula’s masterful control of a bifurcated storyline keeps the reader intrigued in two chronologies of events. The characters grow richer with each passing novel, as the depth of relationships between them approaches reality.” – M. Wells, University of Georgia
Emily Han on the “Gripped” Characters
Emily Han of Easton, MA shares her opinion on the Gripped Book Series characters after reading Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told Emily Han is a junior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way.ContinueContinue reading “Emily Han on the “Gripped” Characters”
Y.A. Novel Shows Drugs Have No Boundaries: Good Kids Are Vulnerable Too
Written by Bradford Campbell, Duxbury, MA Bradford Campbell is currently a senior at Thayer Academy. He is captain of their Varsity Soccer and Track and Field teams. In school, Bradford is a 2020 Student Government Representative and Peer Advisor for freshman students. He also enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. Bradford participatesContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Shows Drugs Have No Boundaries: Good Kids Are Vulnerable Too”
A Timely Novel for Young Adults: When Darkness Tries to Hide
Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, isContinueContinue reading “A Timely Novel for Young Adults: When Darkness Tries to Hide”
Refreshing Y.A. Book Prepares Teens to Make Difficult Decisions
Written by Emily Han, Easton, Massachusetts Emily Han is a junior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way. She is a member of National Honor Society and a founder of the PAWS Club and an active memberContinueContinue reading “Refreshing Y.A. Book Prepares Teens to Make Difficult Decisions”
This Y.A. Book is Full of Useful Messages for Teens
Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, isContinueContinue reading “This Y.A. Book is Full of Useful Messages for Teens”
