Sophia Karnolt Written By Sophia Karnolt, Kingston, MA The transition period from middle school to high school is a very big milestone in teens. You are introduced to peer pressure and it also tests how strong you are to yourself. Young teens are brought into situations including different substances which shape who they turn outContinueContinue reading “Sophia Karnolt Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula”
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Xaverian Brothers Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided”
By Joe Siracusa—Braintree, Massachusetts Joseph Siracusa, Xaverian Brothers High School Class of 2021 The novel Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula portrays the damaged relationships of many characters as a result of drug and alcohol abuse. When Taylor, the older brother of Marc and Jordan, begins to attempt recovering from addiction, he hasContinueContinue reading “Xaverian Brothers Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided””
Mackenzie Wells Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula
By Mackenzie Wells, Athens, GA Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy Padula is a cautionary tale for young adults, but it is also a humanizing story of those who have fallen into bad habits. Eighth graders Chris Dunkin, Cathy Kagelli, and Jason Davids are an integral part of their clique in their community, and areContinueContinue reading “Mackenzie Wells Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula”
Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy A. Padula unveils the raw truth behind prescription and recreational drug addiction. These topics—though uncomfortable to speak about with young teens—are far too prevalent in our society to be ignored. The Gripped series portrays exactly how this process takes place through an engaging storyline. ByContinueContinue reading “Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely”
An Enjoyable & Informative Way For Teens to Learn about the Dangers of Drug Abuse
By Joe Siracusa—Braintree, Massachusetts Joseph Siracusa, Xaverian Brothers High School Class of 2021 As seen in “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy A. Padula, drug use and sexual intercourse are very present in high school culture. Reading this book as a senior in high school is a very enjoyable and informative way to learn aboutContinueContinue reading “An Enjoyable & Informative Way For Teens to Learn about the Dangers of Drug Abuse”
Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this 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 “Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters”
Author Stacy Padula, NBA Coach Brett Gunning, & Illustrator Maddy Moore Appeared on “The Creative Alchemist” Thursday Night
NBA coach Brett Gunning, author Stacy Padula, and illustrator Maddy Moore appeared on the latest episode of the podcast The Creative Alchemist to discuss their new children’s book series based on the principles of Gunning’s non-profit “On the Right Path.” You can listen to the interview here: The Creative Alchemist 11/12/20 Gunning, Padula, and MooreContinueContinue reading “Author Stacy Padula, NBA Coach Brett Gunning, & Illustrator Maddy Moore Appeared on “The Creative Alchemist” Thursday Night”
Author Stacy Padula, NBA Coach Brett Gunning, & Illustrator Maddy Moore to Appear on “The Creative Alchemist” Radio Show Thursday 11/12 at 7:00p.m.
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An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this 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 “An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told””
Massachusetts Author Stacy Padula Teams with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a New Children’s Book Series
Brett GunningStacy Padula 11/8/2020—Plymouth, MA & Houston, TX—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Shore author Stacy Padula has teamed up with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a children’s book series based on the principles of his non-profit “On the Right Path.” Padula and Gunning are co-authoring the books and will publish them through Padula’s publishing company Briley & Baxter Publications, which willContinueContinue reading “Massachusetts Author Stacy Padula Teams with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a New Children’s Book Series”
A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this 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 “A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest”
An Interview with Marshfield High School Senior Abby Fusco on Gripped 3: The Fallout
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 “An Interview with Marshfield High School Senior Abby Fusco on Gripped 3: The Fallout”
An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout
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 “An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout”
An Interview with Caroline Markley on Gripped 2: Blindsided
Caroline Markley recently graduated from Marshfield High School, where she was the goalie of the Varsity lacrosse team and in National Honor Society. She is now attending Villanova University. She is an avid horseback rider who competes nationally and also an impressive artist. Caroline has a passion for the environment and is studying environmental scienceContinueContinue reading “An Interview with Caroline Markley on Gripped 2: Blindsided”
Y.A. Novel Recommended for Pre-teens, Teens, & Parents
Gianna Arcabascio is a 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 career as an Athletic Trainer. Written by GiannaContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Recommended for Pre-teens, Teens, & Parents”
An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told
Mackenzie is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and public relations. She is a leader at the Wesley Foundation at UGA, the community outreach coordinator for UGA’s Undergraduate English Association, and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Mackenzie has always had a passionate love for books andContinueContinue reading “An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told”
Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula
Joseph Siracusa is currently the president of the senior class at Xaverian Brother’s High School. In his free time, Joseph enjoys graphic designing, playing soccer, watching sports, and learning about many different topics. Joseph plans on studying finance in college, in hopes of pursuing a career in it. Written by Joseph Siracusa, Braintree, MA GrippedContinueContinue reading “Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula”
Transformative Characters Leave Teens Gripped
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 “Transformative Characters Leave Teens Gripped”
Y.A. Novel Kept Me “Gripped”
Written by Mackenzie Wells, Athens, Georgia Mackenzie is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and public relations. She is a leader at the Wesley Foundation at UGA, the community outreach coordinator for UGA’s Undergraduate English Association, and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Mackenzie has always hadContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Kept Me “Gripped””
YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug 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 “YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug Abuse”
