World Teachers’ Day is celebrated each year to honor the commitment that teachers make to helping their students learn. Teachers don’t just teach their subjects – they also teach their students numerous life skills like time management, problem-solving, and conflict
The eye of a cursed storm threatens their city, and their only hope lies with the daughter of failed rebels and a prince who doesn’t want his throne. Vesper Vale lives in the shadow of her parents, revolutionaries who couldn’t
First observed in 2000, International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations to draw attention to the issues–both societal and legal–that specifically impact the world’s younger people. Those of us that are slightly less youthful now might still remember
As senior year begins, Bel feels paralyzed. Just thinking about college sends her into a panic attack. With no extracurriculars to write about and little motivation to fill out applications, she’s in a bind. But then, Bel does something she
Chloe Green is really close to making valedictorian; she’s all but tied with Willowgrove Academy’s darling Shara Wheeler. And this is quite the accomplishment considering her moms uprooted the family from Southern California to Alabama only four years ago. Ever
Countdown to Pride: 5 Great YA Titles for Pride Month With Pride Month coming up in June, it’s a great time to add some new books to your To Be Read pile. Pride Month is about coming together to celebrate the
A Magic Steeped in Poison has Ning Desperate to Not Repeat the Past Ning is running out of options. She already blames herself for her mother’s death. After all, she’s the one that brewed the poison tea that killed her. And
High school drama and politics are difficult to navigate, but those difficulties are exacerbated at boarding schools like Chandler Academy. Chandler is a prestigious school in Connecticut that is home to all kinds of students looking for a leg up
Valentine’s Day can be a really hit-or-miss day for people. If you have someone to share it with, it can be fun and exciting. If you don’t, then not so much. Working at a high school, I see teens with
Luis Gonzalez’s high school claims to be progressive, but it’s really just for show. Luis wants to bring his boyfriend to prom, but he knows it’s not allowed, especially after what happened to Chaz Wilson. Even though that was forever