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 one of the most hilarious and down-to-earth authors I have had the chance of interviewing, but she is also very insightful, having plenty of advice for aspiring writers both young […]
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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 tragic and hilarious, weaving a story about loss, tragedy, and the simple yet funny moments during the years high school. Below you can find highlights from our conversation, in which […]
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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. A new iPhone? Good outfits? PS4 Pro? Nice, but not needed. That one single friend, though—that’s a desperate necessity. When kids feel unconnected and unloved, they’ll do anything to get […]
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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 everything! I will explain to you how this brilliant, brain-boosting blueberry oatmeal recipe will increase test scores and improve skills needed for academic success. I am here to renew your […]
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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 to one of Taylor Swift’s concerts, and I walked away with thoughts and concerns that I never thought Taylor Swift could give me. Yes, I’m a big fan; but, no, […]
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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, but is worth a lifetime of thought. This week GirlEffect.org brings us the short film “The Girl Effect: The Clock is Ticking.” In under four minutes, you can learn how […]
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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 through career choices and were asked to make a plan and choose a career. I myself felt so pressured, and now I’m in 10th grade, and I still feel pressured. […]
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