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 “YA Fiction Novel Teaches About Early Signs of Substance Abuse”
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Y.A. Fiction Novel Helps Readers Understand Root Causes of Teenage Substance Abuse
As a senior in high school, I believe it is very important for teens to be aware of the consequences of using drugs and alcohol. There are too many teens that use drugs and alcohol to “fit in” without realizing what truly can happen to them. Gripped 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula has many events that help portray the importance of making the right decisions.
Teen Book Teaches Valuable Lessons
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 “Teen Book Teaches Valuable Lessons”
An Interview with Y.A. Reader Isabelle Semas on “The Battle for Innocence”
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 Y.A. Reader Isabelle Semas on “The Battle for Innocence””
Recommended Y.A. Christian Read: The Battle for Innocence
Written by Isabelle Semas 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, isContinueContinue reading “Recommended Y.A. Christian Read: The Battle for Innocence”
Thayer Academy Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “The Right Person”
Written by Sophia Karnolt, Kingston, MA What I enjoyed most about The Right Person by Stacy A. Padula was how the book showed the truth about the beginning of high school, but it didn’t glorify it like most movies and other books do. This book really illustrated the struggles most freshmen have as they startContinueContinue reading “Thayer Academy Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “The Right Person””
The Forces Within: Advice Between the Lines of a Y.A. Thriller
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami After “The Battle for Innocence,” every reader was left wondering about what Andy would say after they last saw him waking up in his hospital bed. After a long month in Montgomery, it is clear that things have changed since he was in a coma, as many relationshipsContinueContinue reading “The Forces Within: Advice Between the Lines of a Y.A. Thriller”
Y.A. Book Provides Encouragement for High School Students
Written by Sophia Karnolt—Kingston, MA Sophia Karnolt is going to be a senior at Thayer Academy this fall. She loves traveling and spending time with friends and family. Last year, she went to the Galápagos Islands to help teach English to kids and clear out endangered species from planting fields. In school, her favorite subjectsContinueContinue reading “Y.A. Book Provides Encouragement for High School Students”
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 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”
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”
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
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,ContinueContinue reading “An Interview with Marshfield’s Sophia Coggeshall on the “Gripped” Series”
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, isContinueContinue reading “Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School”
Y.A. Novel Recommended for Teens Who Have Faced Tragedy
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 Recommended for Teens Who Have Faced Tragedy”
“Gripped Part 3” is a Portal into the Mind of a Teenager
Written by Olivia Syat, Sharon, Massachusetts Olivia Syat is a senior at Sharon High School. She has a passion for learning, volunteering, and special education. She is a leader in her community through programs such as friendship circle, E.D.A.F, teen speak out, and pathways. She hopes to go into a field pertaining to special educationContinueContinue reading ““Gripped Part 3” is a Portal into the Mind of a Teenager”
