Written by Timmy Weiss, Weston, MA Timmy Weiss is a senior at St. Sebastian’s high school. He is a varsity tennis and varsity soccer player, as well as a part of MPA (men with positive attitudes), the newspaper named The Walrus, and the peer mentoring club. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, volunteering,Continue reading "This Cautionary Tale about Drug Abuse is a Must-read for Teens"
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Bella Gill on “The Truth We Never Told”
Written by Bella Gill, Pembroke, Massachusetts 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 the Pembroke High School Girls VarsityContinue reading "The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Bella Gill on “The Truth We Never Told”"
Y.A. Novel ‘Blindsided’ Exposes the Effects of Opioid Abuse on Teens
Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts 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 as a counselor at a localContinue reading "Y.A. Novel ‘Blindsided’ Exposes the Effects of Opioid Abuse on Teens"
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘The Truth We Never Told’
Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts Olivia Halle is a senior at Hingham High School. 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 Medical Sciences Club along with being president of her school’s National Honor Society. AfterContinue reading "The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘The Truth We Never Told’"
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Deirdre Mitchell on ‘The Truth We Never Told’
Written by Deirdre Mitchell, Villanova, PA Deirdre Mitchell 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, environmental club,Continue reading "The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Deirdre Mitchell on ‘The Truth We Never Told’"
New Edition of ‘The Right Person’ by Stacy A. Padula – Coming This Month!
Next month, we will be releasing the 3rd edition of Stacy Padula's very first book, Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person. Below is its Preface. Preface I was thirteen years old when I wrote the first draft of The Right Person. After being assigned a project on peer pressure in my eighth-grade health class, IContinue reading "New Edition of ‘The Right Person’ by Stacy A. Padula – Coming This Month!"
‘Gripped 3: The Fallout’ by Stacy Padula Teaches Teen Readers about Recovery
Written by Timmy Weiss, Weston, MA Timmy Weiss is a senior at St. Sebastian’s high school. He is a varsity tennis and varsity soccer player, as well as a part of MPA (men with positive attitudes), the newspaper named The Walrus, and the peer mentoring club. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, volunteering,Continue reading "‘Gripped 3: The Fallout’ by Stacy Padula Teaches Teen Readers about Recovery"
An Interview with Maya Daly on Y.A. Novel “Smoke & Mirrors”
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Maya is a senior at Duxbury High School, where she is a member of the Varsity Rowing Team. In school, she is a part of the yearbook club, Best Buddies club, and Habitat for Humanity. She enjoys studying English and history, and plans to major in one of thoseContinue reading "An Interview with Maya Daly on Y.A. Novel “Smoke & Mirrors”"
Key Relationships Become Even More Complex in ‘Gripped Part 2: Blindsided’
Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts 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 as a counselor at a localContinue reading "Key Relationships Become Even More Complex in ‘Gripped Part 2: Blindsided’"
Q&A with Plymouth North’s Julia Trenholm on “The Truth We Never Told”
Written by Julia Trenholm, Plymouth, Massachusetts Julia Trenholm is from Plymouth, Massachusetts where she attends Plymouth North High School. Her favorite subjects include marketing and science. Some of her hobbies include cheerleading and singing in the Northern Lights A cappella group. Julia would like to study communications in college. After reading Stacy Padula's Y.A. novel, GrippedContinue reading "Q&A with Plymouth North’s Julia Trenholm on “The Truth We Never Told”"
Not Just for Young Adults: ‘The Fallout’ Will Hit Home with People of All Ages
"The message of Gripped is that substance abuse can have severe consequences on the future of young adults and their relationships. Through a compelling cast of characters, the book reinforces the devastating consequences of substance abuse." - N. Groshek
The ‘Gripped’ Characters: Q&A with Timmy Weiss on ‘Blindsided’
Written by Timmy Weiss, Weston, MA Timmy Weiss is a senior at St. Sebastian’s high school. He is a varsity tennis and varsity soccer player, as well as a part of MPA (men with positive attitudes), the newspaper named The Walrus, and the peer mentoring club. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, volunteering,Continue reading "The ‘Gripped’ Characters: Q&A with Timmy Weiss on ‘Blindsided’"
Relatable Y.A. Novel Accurately Depicts the Social Struggles of High School
Written by Bella Gill, Pembroke, Massachusetts 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 the Pembroke High School Girls VarsityContinue reading "Relatable Y.A. Novel Accurately Depicts the Social Struggles of High School"
Award-winning Y.A. Crime Novel Educates Teens on the Opioid Crisis
The latest addition to Stacy Padula's Gripped series, “Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story” brings suspense and drama to the ongoing story of the many teens and young adults in Montgomery Lake. Filled with action, the storyline centers around Taylor Dunkin, a former football star who found himself entangled with serious drugs and an even more dangerous gang, on his journey to try to find his way again.
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Sarah Parrish on “The Truth We Never Told”
Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts 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 as a counselor at a localContinue reading "The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Sarah Parrish on “The Truth We Never Told”"
Y.A. Novel Socially Prepares Teens for High School and College
Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts Olivia Halle is a senior at Hingham High School. 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 Medical Sciences Club along with being president of her school’s National Honor Society. AsContinue reading "Y.A. Novel Socially Prepares Teens for High School and College"
Debut Novel in YA Series Paints Realistic Picture of Teen Culture
Written by Deirdre Mitchell, Villanova, PA Deirdre Mitchell 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, environmental club,Continue reading "Debut Novel in YA Series Paints Realistic Picture of Teen Culture"
St. Sebastian’s Senior Calls Stacy Padula’s Gripped Part 2: Blindsided a “Must Read”
Written by Timmy Weiss, Weston, MA Timmy Weiss is a senior at St. Sebastian’s high school. He is a varsity tennis and varsity soccer player, as well as a part of MPA (men with positive attitudes), the newspaper named The Walrus, and the peer mentoring club. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, volunteering,Continue reading "St. Sebastian’s Senior Calls Stacy Padula’s Gripped Part 2: Blindsided a “Must Read”"
Plymouth Teen Recommends Y.A. Novel about Opiate Abuse to His Peers
"The message of Gripped is that substance abuse can have severe consequences on the future of young adults and their relationships. Through a compelling cast of characters, the book reinforces the devastating consequences of substance abuse." - N. Groshek
A Captivating and Informative Read for Young Adults
Written by Sarah Parrish, Dover, Massachusetts 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 as a counselor at a localContinue reading "A Captivating and Informative Read for Young Adults"
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