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 eventuallyContinue 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. HerContinue 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 peopleContinue 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 herContinue 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.Continue 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 peopleContinue 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 withContinue 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 participatesContinue reading "Y.A. Novel “Blindsided” Recommended for Early High School Students"

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 participatesContinue 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, isContinue 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 memberContinue 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, isContinue reading "This Y.A. Book is Full of Useful Messages for Teens"

Brad Campbell on The Gripped Book Series Characters

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 participatesContinue reading "Brad Campbell on The Gripped Book Series Characters"

An Interview with Marshfield’s Sophia Coggeshall on the “Gripped” Series

Sophia is a senior at Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Massachusetts. She is a competitive Irish Step dancer who has competed several times at the Regional, National, and World Championships, and she also plays on the Varsity Field Hockey team for her high school. With a great passion for math and science in the classroom,Continue reading "An Interview with Marshfield’s Sophia Coggeshall on the “Gripped” Series"

New Y.A. Novel Opens Up Conversations Between Teens and Parents

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 participatesContinue reading "New Y.A. Novel Opens Up Conversations Between Teens and Parents"

Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School

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, isContinue reading "Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School"

“Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told” Recommended by Thayer Academy Senior

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 participatesContinue reading "“Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told” Recommended by Thayer Academy Senior"