Young tennis star Maya’s dreams finally come true when she earns a scholarship to The Academy. But when she moves to the training facility/boarding school to (hopefully) start the beginning of her pro career, Maya’s fantasy doesn’t quite match the reality. Because where there are hot, talented teens, there’s a lot of drama. Find out more at http://www.bloomsbury.com/us/the-academy-game-on-9781599909011/ and more about the author at http://www.monicaselessite.com/home.html The Academy Game On by Monica Seles book trailer. YA/Sports
Dress up time turns deadly when three teens discover a mansion deep in the woods, housing kidnapped girls who are forced to dress and act like dolls. Find our more at http://anyaallyn.com/ and http://www.paperlanternlit.com Dollhouse by Anya Allyn YA/Horror/Paranormal Romance
Violet Eden thought she was finally getting things under control. Then all hell breaks loose—literally. And to make matters worse, dark exile Phoenix is still messing with her head and her heart, and her attraction to fellow half-angel Lincoln has gotten downright dangerous. When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing she will face… Learn more about this book and author at http://www.embracetheseries.com YA
A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS is the first captivating installment in the Stranje House series for young adults by award-winning author Kathleen Baldwin. This unique new alternate history series set in Regency England will keep readers rapt this summer with its strong, smart, and compelling heroines, and adventurous plot. Baldwin combines the appeal of traditional romances featuring headstrong heroines and dark, brooding heroes with feminist empowerment and exciting action and intrigue for teen readers. Find out more at http://kathleenbaldwin.com/ #StranjeHouse YA/historical/thriller
Selkie thought she was a normal teenager, but on her 17th birthday she learns that she is half-fae princess destined to overthrow the corrupt Faerie Court and its queen, her mother. Join Selkie on a journey spanning the realms of the mortal and immortal, one that will force her to risk everything, including the boy she loves.
On Sunday, August 24, truth®, the nation’s largest and longest running youth smoking prevention campaign, premiered the latest advertisements in its new Finish It campaign, titled “Unpaid” and “Response”. Both aired during the hugely popular MTV Video Music Awards broadcast — an annual music awards ceremony that attracts millions of viewers and sparks immediate cultural conversations. Teen smoking rates are at their lowest levels in 22 years, and through the Finish It campaign, truth aims to enlist this generation to end smoking for good.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7304851-truth-launches-finish-it-campaign-challenges-teens-to-become-first-smoke-free-generation/
The Art Institutes invites talented future chefs to enter The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition for high school seniors or The Art Institutes Culinary Scholarship Competition for high school graduates. The competitions are an opportunity for those interested in pursuing a culinary career to experience the excitement and discipline of the industry. Each participating location of The Art Institutes will award three tuition scholarships to the winners ($4000 and $1000 to the top two high school seniors and $1500 to the top high school graduate). Deadline for entry is January 24, 2013. For information, to enter or to view the competition rules, visit http://www.aicompetitions.com/culinary2013/.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/58517-the-art-institutes-international-culinary-schools-best-teen-chef-scholarships/
16-year-old Chloe Montgomery has always loved fashion. And when she finds out Teen Design Diva, a new reality series for aspiring teenage designers, is holding auditions in her town, she’s desperate to win a spot on the show. She knows this is her chance. But before she can realize her dreams, she has to survive the competition. Chloe by Design: Making the Cut by Margaret Gurevich http://www.CapstonePub.com children/YA
Just back from rehab, Mary Rose returns to her regular hang-out in pursuit of her “would-be” soul mate, Ryan. She is devastated when he shows up with another girl… and not just any girl either… a really pretty hippie girl, who is older, and maybe even cooler. The True Diary of Mary Rose. Find out more at http://dearnobodydiary.com non-fiction/ YA