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Book Notes for Teens: Awakening
Jesus’ Passion meets “Wizard of Oz” in “Awakening,” a new novel for Catholic teens. Leslea Wahl explains why it’s a worthwhile read.
Browsing: books for teens
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Book Notes: Treachery and Truth
Have you ever wondered about the story behind the Christmas carol “Good King Wenceslas”? Leslie Wahl reviews a novel about this holy king’s life.
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Book Notes for Teens: "The Seige of Reginald Hill"
Erin McCole Cupp introduces the latest in the gritty, thrilling I AM MARGARET series of dystopian YA Catholic fiction by Corinna Turner.
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Book Notes: "Where You Lead" by Leslea Wahl
Barb Szyszkiewicz, OFS, reviews Catholic author Leslea Wahl’s new romantic-suspense novel for teens: “Where You Lead.”
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Author Receives Catholic Arts and Letters Award, Offers Free Books for Teachers
Catholic author Carmela A. Martino shares an excerpt from her YA novel, “Playing by Heart,” which won the Catholic Arts and Letters Award this month.
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Book Notes for Teens: "8 Notes to a Nobody" by Cynthia T. Toney
Leslea Wahl reviews “8 Notes to a Nobody,” the first in Cynthia T. Toney’s four-part series for teen readers.
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Book Notes for Teens: "The Gate" by Nancy Carabio Belanger
Leslea Wahl reviews “The Gate,” an award-winning novel for teen readers.
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Book Notes for Teens: An Unexpected Role
Leslea Wahl shares the story behind the story of her second novel for teens, “An Unexpected Role.”
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Books for Teens: The Other Side of Freedom
Sister Margaret Kerry, fsp, reviews Cynthia Toney’s historical novel for teens, “The Other Side of Freedom.”
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Book Notes & Giveaway: Catholic teen fiction can turn the tide of young adults leaving the faith
Theresa Linden’s fiction centers on teens and spirituality. Enter to win a copy of her upcoming release, “Standing Strong.”
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Book Notes: "Cinder Allia," a different kind of fairy tale
Move over, Katniss Everdeen: there’s a new leading lady in town. Barb Szyszkiewicz reviews Karen Ullo’s new novel, “Cinder Allia.”
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Why I Felt Called to Write a Catholic Dystopia Series
Catholic writer Theresa Linden explains how she looked to the past and the future as she wrote the dystopian “Chasing Liberty” series for teen and adult readers.
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If Catholic Adventure Has a Name, It Must Be McCracken
The title character in Mark Adderley’s series for teens has been described as “Indiana Jones with a Rosary.” Engineer, adventurer, big-game hunter, defeater of nefarious villains . . . and of course husband and father.
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Catholic Teen Books: Help for Catholic Homeschoolers
Christine Johnson recommends Catholic Teen Books, a new website that helps teens, parents and teachers select quality contemporary reading material.
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"I Thirst": An Author's Literary Journey
Author Gina Marinello-Sweeney shares some experiences from her writing journey that led to her YA novel, “I Thirst.”