In an educational landscape where connecting with students on real-life issues is crucial, the “Gripped” series by Stacy Padula offers a unique opportunity to blend literature with life lessons. Here’s why “Gripped” should be on your classroom reading list: Educational Value Meets Engaging Storytelling: Real-World Issues in a Safe Space: “Gripped” tackles themes like substanceContinueContinue reading “Empower Your Classroom with “Gripped”: A Series That Educates Through Engagement”
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Dive into the Real World with “Gripped”: The Teen Series That Speaks Your Truth
If you’re looking for stories that aren’t afraid to tackle the real, messy, and sometimes dark corners of teenage life, then the “Gripped” series by Stacy Padula is your next binge-read. Forget about fantastical worlds where the biggest problem is which magical power to use; “Gripped” dives into the real challenges that echo through highContinueContinue reading “Dive into the Real World with “Gripped”: The Teen Series That Speaks Your Truth”
Taylor Dunkin: The High School Years
In Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” series, Taylor Dunkin emerges as a complex character whose journey from high school stardom to personal redemption captivates readers. Though the series primarily focuses on his later struggles with addiction and his involvement with a crime ring, glimpses into his high school years provide a foundational understanding of who Taylor wasContinueContinue reading “Taylor Dunkin: The High School Years”
Educating Through Narrative: Why the “Gripped” Series Belongs in Schools
Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” series offers a unique opportunity for educational institutions to engage students in discussions about critical life issues through literature. This article explores why incorporating the “Gripped” series into school curriculums could be beneficial, highlighting its educational merits, relevance to student life, and potential as a tool for fostering critical thinking and empathy.ContinueContinue reading “Educating Through Narrative: Why the “Gripped” Series Belongs in Schools”
The Perfect Book for Teens Entering High School
This book touches on the struggle to get out of the darkness and back into the light but also the great feeling of having an amazing support system to help you when in need. It makes you feel grateful for the friends you have and makes you want to help others in their times of need.
Wake Up America
Young adult author Stacy Padula says, “Schools need to wake up and realize that in a world where 13 year olds are overdosing on heroin, a book that educates kids on the perils of opiate addiction would be a GOOD THING to make them read, preferably at age 11 or 12.” How many opioid relatedContinueContinue reading “Wake Up America”
A Teenager’s Review of “The Aftermath”
I recommend The Aftermath to all teenagers, especially those who are currently or have in the past dealt with difficult times or struggled with drugs or alcohol. It is not necessary to read the other books in the MLH series to understand the story. It is very inspiring to read about a teenager that everyone can relate to who deals with societal and personal issues on their path to find God.
The Right Person: an Amazon Best Seller in Multiple Categories
The Right Person is the debut novel in The Montgomery Lake High Book Series, which follows a large cast of personalities as they navigate through the social waters of high school. Characters include Chantal and Cathy Kagelli, identical twins whose similarities stop at face value (think good vs. evil, naive vs. manipulative); Chris Dunkin, a talented football player whose success is threatened by alcohol and drug abuse; Courtney Angeletti, the mayor’s straightedge daughter who cannot deny her attraction to Chris’ life of the party reputation; and Bryan Sartelli, Courtney’s loyal longterm boyfriend who happens to be best friends with Chris. Whether reading this novel as a teen or an adult, readers will be entertained, intrigued, and inspired by its dynamic array of characters.
A Prisoner’s Review: The Forces Within
My latest book “The Forces Within” was read this month by an inmate in an Atlanta prison. He was kind enough to write a review, and the chaplain shared it with a network of authors who sent it to me. I wish I knew more about the man’s story who wrote this… The Forces WithinContinueContinue reading “A Prisoner’s Review: The Forces Within”
News: Guest Appearance
Stacy will be speaking to the confirmation class at St. Francis in Weymouth on Tuesday evening. She will be sharing about her book series (www.montgomerylakehigh.com) and sharing parts of her own personal testimony.
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