Articles written by Laura L. Johnson

Shabanu not only paints a beautiful portrait of Pakistani life in the desert, but is also a great story about a girl growing up and discovering who she is.

Jul 2, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

First published in 1967, The Outsiders took the literary world by storm as the first book to be published with a solely teenage target audience.

Jul 2, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

Levenkron, leading psychologist in the field of eating disorders, chronicles the life and mentality of the average anorexic female.

Mar 16, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

Steven York wants nothing more than just that: nothing. He's tired of school and tired of his dad, but remembering a happier past may help him see the good he has.

Mar 9, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

Peters introduces us to Antonia (the goody-goody) and Jazz (a grunge/punk girl), and the journey they make together.

Feb 20, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

Walter Dean Myers is a young adult author well known for his poignant and moving stories, and SLAM! is no different.

Jan 24, 2009 - Laura L. Johnson

Australian-born author Markus Zusak wrote the best-seller The Book Thief and others with which the young adult world has fallen in love.

Dec 29, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Defining a person's identity and wondeirng at the fate of humans are both questions asked by Mary Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox.

Dec 8, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

4 CDs and a "Best of" collection later, Nichole Nordeman is still going strong and winning fans over one song at a time.

Nov 26, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Everyone has read books about the Holocaust, and may feel that everything to be said has been said. John Boyne's book disproves this time and time again with readers.

Nov 26, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Author of great classics like A Wrinkle in Time and Troubling a Star, Madeleine L'Engle is an author who not only transcends time and generations, but also genres.

Nov 5, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Through her 40 novels, McDaniel has inspired generations of readers to greater understanding and empathy.

Sep 2, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Edward Cullen has become an obsession of teenage girls all over the world - but what about his true love, Bella?

Aug 4, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Many high school students will spend the last few weeks of summer reading A Separate Peace before school starts.

Jul 28, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Ann Brashares' beloved characters are back for another summer, and this time, they're heading off to college!

Jul 23, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Paolo Maurensig has written the ultimate book for the classical musician - as well as the avid reader - in Canone Inverso.

Jul 21, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

In the last six months, The Big Read initiative by the NEA has created a list of books that many communities around the country were reading together.

Jul 21, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Moviegoers often find it difficult to find a review of the recent comicbook hero movies in which comic book lingo and knowledge are not a precursor to reading.

Jul 19, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

The Twilight craze is sweeping the nation. Whether you've already read the books, or you're just trying to figure out what they're all about, you can get your answers.

Jul 14, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Libba Bray has written three extremely successful books for young adults, but that is hardly the most interesting part of her life.

Jul 14, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Followed by two sequels, Rebel Angels and A Sweet Far Thing, A Great and Terrible Beauty begins a thrilling series about Gemma Doyle's adventures with clairvoyant visions

Jul 7, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Luke Garner had lived in hiding until he was given the fake ID of Lee Grant. However, never did Luke expect a new name to come with so much baggage.

Jul 1, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Luke Garner lived his life in the shadows, but now for the first time, he has an opportunity for life on the outside. But assimilation is harder than he thinks.

Jun 19, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Luke Garner lives his life in the shadows - he is a third child in a world where families are only allowed to have two children.

Jun 11, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Hesse, Achebe, Wilde, and Martel are the most commonly read authors in the summer before senior year - find out what they're all about!

Jun 10, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Wells, Angelou, Salinger and Fitzgerald are the most commonly read authors in the summer before junior year - find out what they're all about!

Jun 6, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Scott Westerfeld is one of the most popular sci/fi authors for teens in the last few years, with two trilogies and 3 stand alone books, he's worth a look.

Jun 5, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Tally lives in Uglyville - but not for long. They are quickly approaching their 16th birthday which means they'll finally get their surgery to be pretty, or will they?

Jun 5, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Hansberry, Adams, Knowles and Bradbury are the most commonly read authors in the summer before sophomore year - find out what they're all about!

May 28, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Bradbury, Potok, London and Wakatsuki-Houston are the most commonly read authors in the summer before freshman year - find out what they're all about!

May 28, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.

May 27, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.

Mar 11, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Following acclaimed success of Starigrl and Love, Stargirl, Nickelodean pictures has now picked up the rights to create a Stargirl movie.

Feb 27, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Stargirl Carraway is WEIRD - at least that what her Mica Area High School classmates think, except Leo Borlock - he mostly just wants her to leave him alone!

Feb 26, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Now a movie staring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, The Other Boleyn Girl novel has thrilled audiences for seven years.

Feb 26, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Margaret Peterson Haddix, young adult fiction author of 23 books has made fans all over the country.

Feb 18, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson

Margaret Peterson Haddix's Shadow Children series is currently captivating many young adults with all of the "Among" titles proving to be page-turning reads.

Feb 12, 2008 - Laura L. Johnson