Archives - September 2014

: Suzanne Brockmann, author of Night Sky

Sep 10, 2014

Although Suzanne Brockmann’s latest novel, NIGHT SKY takes place in the same world as her adult book BORN TO DARKNESS --- a darkly futuristic one where girls are devalued --- it was a very unique writing experience. Not only was it Suzanne’s first foray into YA --- and she’s written 55 books! --- but it’s also the first book she wrote together her 15-year-old daughter, Melanie.

Below, Suzanne talks about what it was like to write as part of a mother-daughter team, the inspiration for some of the main characters and powers featured in NIGHT SKY, and what readers can expect from the sequel, WILD SKY.

Interview: Catherine Reef, author of Frida & Diego: Art, Love, Life

Sep 3, 2014

Author Catherine Reef has written about authors, poets, psychologists and composers, but her latest nonfiction work takes a turn for the visual, focusing on Frida Kahlo and Diego, who are famous for both their provocative paintings and their deep love for one another. Below, read Teen Board member Maya B's.interview with Catherine, where they talk about the legendary artists as well as Catherine's research and inspiration for FRIDA & DIEGO: Art, Love, Life.

Interview: Paige Rawl, author of Positive: A Memoir

Sep 2, 2014

What would you do if you told your best friend your deepest secret --- and than she told everyone within the hour? That's exactly what happened to Paige Rawl, who divulged her HIV positive status to her friend and soon after was bullied by the entire school with nowhere to turn for help. At 15 she found herself facing a bottle of pills, but pulled herself back, fought the system about bullying laws and has become an inspiration for teens everywhere.