Teens in the Arts (page 2)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 12, 2010

REVOLUTION

by Jennifer Donnelly

"The novel is rich with detail, and both the Brooklyn and Paris settings provide important grounding for the haunting and beautifully told story. (Fiction. 14 & up)"

Andi Alpers, a 17-year-old music lover, is about to be expelled from her elite private school. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 1, 2010

WHEN THE STARS GO BLUE

by Caridad Ferrer

"Soledad's first-person narration feels authentic, but the material would engage more if it were shorter and sharper. (Fiction. YA)"

Soledad Reyes, a Cuban-American high-school senior, lives to dance and hopes to win a spot in a professional ballet company. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 18, 2011

VIRTUOSITY

by Jessica Martinez

"Former child violin prodigy Martinez brings this overwrought world to tense, quivering life and guides readers through it confidently. A brilliant debut. (Fiction. 14 & up)"

Grammy-winning, world-touring violinist Carmen Bianchi, 17, has outgrown child-prodigy status. To transition to an adult career as a virtuoso soloist, she must win the Guarneri Competition. If she loses, she'll be just another former prodigy. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 6, 2012

PASSION BLUE

by Victoria Strauss

"A rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion. (author's note) (Historical fantasy. 12 & up)"

Giulia is bright, curious and a gifted artist, born to a noble father and his humble mistress in 15th-century Renaissance Italy. Now her fate rests with her father's widow, who's sending Giulia to a Padua convent. Read full book review >

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