Demetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky …
Brenda Rufener Interview: Homeless Teens, Finding Hope, and YA Fiction
This past month, I had the honor of interviewing author Brenda Rufener, author of the new, groundbreaking YA novel Where I Live. Her writing is simultaneously …
Can the Healing Begin in the Lunchroom?
Every teen who has committed a school shooting has the same basic needs: Food. Water. Shelter. And a friend. Every school kid shares these needs. …
Brain-Boosting Blueberry Oatmeal
For this month’s theme — Revenge of the Nerds! — I created an oatmeal recipe. What does oatmeal have to do with being smart? Um, just about …
A Letter to You
To the Ask Lara readers who read and believe in my words, this one is for you… This past week I had the honor of going …
The Girl Effect
Germ U short courses feature learning experiences that will educate and empower you on even the busiest of days. Each segment is under fifteen minutes, …
It’s Okay Not To Know Your Future
Throughout history and especially today, teens have always been under tremendous amounts of pressure to plan out their future. In the 8th grade, we went …