The Sky Is Mine is a tragic yet hopeful look at a young girl’s coming of age in a world full of violence and abuse. Told …
Author Nancy Richardson Fischer: Life Lessons Learned Writing Books with Elite Athletes and Coaches
I was 23 years old when I got my first writing break. A college friend was working for the editor who’d acquired rights for famed …
YA Author Shamim Sarif Partners with Headwaters Relief Organization to Combat Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is prevalent worldwide, even in more developed countries such as the United States. Around 4 million people are trafficked each year—with 50% of …
How Consent Can Help You Become More YOU: An Essay by YA Author Rayne Lacko
So much has happened since last semester. You’ve changed. Maybe you started hanging with new friends or had to say goodbye to someone you used …
Their Uproarious Laughter
When I heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s opening statement, what struck me, as it struck so many people, was her recollection of the laughter of two teenage boys—their uproarious …
Author Nancy Richardson Fischer: The Words That Shape Us
Two truths and a lie… When I was seven, a man said I would eventually go crazy. My mom used to tell me: I love …
Interview with Maggie Ann Martin, Author of ‘To Be Honest’
Maggie Ann Martin, author of the recently released YA novel To Be Honest, brings readers a unique, diverse read about the struggles of adolescence and what …
Interview with Author Demetra Brodsky: The World of YA Lit and Writing Thrillers for Teens
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 …