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Embracing the Realm of Fantasy Literature: A Beginner’s Guide

Rosa Perez — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:37:24 +0000

The world of fantasy literature is a realm of boundless imagination, where you can journey to the furthest reaches of your dreams. In this guide, we’ll open the door to this enchanting world, inviting you to explore its wonders, secrets, and endless possibilities. What Is Fantasy Literature? Fantasy literature is the art of freeing the […]

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4 Questions To Ask When Reading the Bible

TWK Admins — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:52:37 +0000

Many teenagers are curious about Christianity and should read the Bible to learn more. But having questions to ask when reading the Bible helps.

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Gareth Gallagher launches tell-all book about the events industry ‘Eventually Gareth’

Willie Pena — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:25:48 +0000

At TWK, we cover a LOT of events, from Miami Swim Week to the hottest Hollywood teen parties to red carpet premieres. And, we’ve even thrown our own! So I was very excited to receive an invitation to event planner Gareth Gallagher’s book launch for Eventually Gareth at the beautiful Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. […]

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Why the World Still Needs the Old Testament

TWK Admins — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:45:10 +0000

Whether you regularly attend church or have just heard about the popularity of the Bible, you’re probably wondering whether we still need the Old Testament.

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Get “Happy Ever After” with new book which teaches teens how to invest

Willie Pena — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:25:36 +0000

Many young adullts say they wish school taught them something practical, like how to pay taxes or invest their money. Trying to learn this information on your own is pretty difficult, as there are few sources to get the basics without also being given a sales pitch for some investment scheme or “sure-thing” stock. Fortunately, […]

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Ways To Make Your Bullet Journal Prettier

TWK Admins — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:44:59 +0000

Bullet journaling started as a way for people to organize their lives. Instead of buying a pre-printed planner, a bullet journal lets you just make your own. The idea is to have one notebook to organize everything. Bullet journals (or “bujos”) include monthly and daily calendars, plus lists of tasks you want to complete, events […]

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Billie Eilish: The Essential Fan Guide for superfans

Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:39:28 +0000

Billie Eilish fans can rejoice at a new release this month called Billie Eilish: The Essential Fan Guide now available at Amazon! The hardcover book, published by Welden Owen, tells the story of one of the most unique and exciting pop stars on the planet. Through lively text and brilliant pictures, it follows the rise […]

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Are you addicted to porn and/or social media? New book teaches how to break free.

Willie Pena — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:22:02 +0000

One of the problems with our always-connected lives is that many of us are becoming addicted to stuff on the internet. Porn is easier to access than ever before, and even small kids can come across content which was once unavailable to anyone under 18 years of age. Even for those who stay away from […]

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Spring Book Roundup and Giveaway! YA books and more

Willie Pena — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:46:10 +0000

Attention book lovers! We’ve got a bunch of titles to bring to your attention in our Spring Book Roundup, plus a giveaway! Check out our book reviews, and scroll down to the giveaway. The following contains affiliate links. We receive a small percentage from Amazon with every purchase. If you buy anything, thank you for […]

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“Now is Everything” by Amy Giles Book Review

Willie Pena — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:04:14 +0000

Amy Giles’ debut YA novel “Now is Everything” tackles the issue of parental abuse from a viewpoint many teens might relate to — alternating between wanting to speak out but being afraid to do so. The protagonist, Hadley McCauley, is the eldest daughter in the richest family in town. Her mother drinks too much wine […]

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Disney’s A Frozen Heart FAIRY TALE 2.0 Giveaway

Willie Pena — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:34:13 +0000

Disney-Hyperion has released three new titles as part of their Fairy Tale 2.0 campaign, each with a unique twist on popular stories: A Whole New World, Red’s Untold Tale, and A Frozen Heart. To enter to win our Fairy Tale 2.0 Prize Pack, scroll down. But first, let’s check out the new titles! A FROZEN […]

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“Forever for a Year” Giveaway with $25 Sephora Gift Card and More!

Willie Pena — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:37:33 +0000

Forever for a Year is a new book (released July 7th) for the more mature teens out there, one which will resonate with many who have already experienced the clumsiness of freshman year and the awkwardness of their first love. It is the debut novel from playwright & filmmaker B.T. Gottfred, an up-close-and-personal, first-love story […]

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BIG Summer Book Giveaway!

Willie Pena — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:34:44 +0000

Summer is here and school’s out for most teens…but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the books! In order to keep your mind sharp, we recommend reading at least one book a month during vacation. To help you out, we are giving away a whopping TEN titles right now in a variety of […]

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Disney’s “‘The Descendants” Isle of the Lost Premiere Party Pack Giveaway!

Willie Pena — Tue, 19 May 2015 05:35:19 +0000

THE ISLE OF THE LOST is the prequel to “Descendants,” the upcoming live-action adventure comedy film premiering on Disney Channel this summer. Its a new novel, released May 5th, about the little known teenage children of Disney’s most infamous villains from bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Evil tree. Bad Apple? Twenty years ago, all […]

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‘Every Last Word’ Prize Pack Giveaway from Disney Publishing

Willie Pena — Mon, 11 May 2015 13:01:13 +0000

To win this great prize pack, courtesy of Disney Hyperion, keep reading! EVERY LAST WORD By Tamara Ireland Stone In stores June 16th About the Book: If you could read my mind, you wouldn’t be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the […]

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Textastrophe, Bullied Kids, & More: Spring Book and DVD Giveaway for Teens!

Editor — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:44:54 +0000

Now that winter is past in most of the country, it is time to celebrate one of our favorite seasons – spring! And what better way to do that than with a giveaway? Here we have several titles that we are going to give away to one lucky winner; let’s take a look at what’s […]

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Brandon Sanderson’s Firefight Prize Pack Giveaway Incl. Mophie Portable Charger!

Willie Pena — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:04:53 +0000

Fans of Brandon Sanderson’s The Reckoners Series who had been anxiously awaiting the release of the Book 2 were no doubt thrilled that Firefight hit the market a couple of weeks ago. And Teens Wanna Know is teaming up with Random House to give away a free copy of Firefight PLUS Book One, Steelheart and a MOPHIE PORTABLE CHARGER! Scroll down […]

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and Tweens – GIVEAWAY!

Willie Pena — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:20:17 +0000

Alright, let’s say you have very little time for Christmas shopping and are out of ideas and don’t have too much cash lying around. Don’t worry. We have compiled a few of the best items sent to us for review, all but one of them under $50, which you can either purchase for your fellow […]

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Rogue Wave (Waterfire Saga) Slated for January 6 Release: Deep Blue Prize Pack GIVEAWAY!

Willie Pena — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:02:40 +0000

Fans of New York Times Best-selling Author Jennifer Donnelly’s Deep Blue have been anxiously awaiting the second book in The Waterfire Saga, called Rogue Wave. Well, soon their wait will be over, as the book is slated for a January 6th release date. For readers new to the series, the first book Deep Blue introduces […]

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Victoria Griffith Discusses Her New Book “Amazon Burning” + GIVEAWAY!!!

Willie Pena — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:47:22 +0000

As a longtime journalist, Victoria Griffith has explored many diverse topics, including the Yanomami Indians, space exploration, and the human genome. Now she brings some of her life experience, including living in Brazil and exploring environmental issues, to present her first YA novel called Amazon Burning. We got to ask Victoria a few interview questions, […]

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“From Start to Stardom” by Lisa London – Review

Willie Pena — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:48:03 +0000

Thousands of teenagers come to Hollywood every year in the hopes of launching a successful show business career. Only a small handful ever establish themselves, despite so many possessing tremendous talent in acting, music, dance and related skills. So what is missing for the rest of them? Apart from the fact that there is an […]

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“The Young Elites” and Marie Lu’s “Legend Trilogy” Giveaway!

Willie Pena — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:33:44 +0000

Fans of Marie Lu’s Legend Trilogy have a reason to get excited, as her new book, The Young Elites, is slated for release October 7th. To celebrate, Teens Wanna Know is holding another GIVEAWAY! But first, let’s explore the new book: Some hate us, think us outlaws to hang at the gallows. Some fear us, […]

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College Freshman Blues? Check out College 101: A Girl’s Guide to Freshman Year (Review)

Willie Pena — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:14:02 +0000

Going to college for the first time is mixture of fear and excitement. On the one hand you are about to be FREE and unsupervised by your parents (yippee!), while on the other you are now entering a world where you will be responsible for most of what happens to you. The problem is…no one […]

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Ellen Hopkins “Rumble” Review + Win a “Decade of Ellen” Prize Pack from Teens Wanna Know!

Willie Pena — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 01:10:46 +0000

What does it take to get back your faith — in yourself? In Rumble, the latest book from #1 New York Times Bestselling YA Author Ellen Hopkins, the main character — 18-year-old Matthew Turner — attempts to find out, as he deals with the recent suicide of his homosexual little brother, his parents’ difficult marriage, […]

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“Color Me Girl Crush:” Teen Coloring Book for Fashionistas

Willie Pena — Fri, 30 May 2014 13:52:27 +0000

We recently received a review copy of “Color Me Girl Crush” by Mel Elliott, who has written “Color Me Swoon” and “Color Me Good:Ryan Gosling.” In her latest book, published by Penguin and releasing on June 3rd, the author has put together a set of illustrations depicting the most influential women in popular culture, including: […]

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Autumn Rose – Interview with Teen Author Abigail Gibbs & Book Review

Willie Pena — Tue, 20 May 2014 08:54:29 +0000

It must be nice to wake up everyday as Abigail Gibbs! “Autumn Rose” is the 2nd installment of the “Dark Heroine Series” by the British teen author. The first book in the series “The Dark Heroine: Dinner With a Vampire” was a resounding success on the Wattpad platform, which led to Gibbs landing a six-figure, […]

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Teens With Younger Siblings Can Help Teach Good Choices With “Healthy Choices Happy Kids”

Willie Pena — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:43:25 +0000

Are you a teenager with a little bro or sis that needs a bit of guidance of making good choices? You know, like brushing their teeth before they all fall out or wilt the plants with their bad breath? How about going to sleep early instead of bugging you while you are trying to watch […]

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Teen Author & Artist Cheryl Chan Publishes “The Thing About Things”

Willie Pena — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:05:13 +0000

Some teens spend countless hours posting narcissistic selfies or manipulating silly birds on their portable devices. Others spend their times flexing their creative muscles and building careers. Cheryl Chan is a teenager who falls into the latter group, having just published a children’s book she has both written and illustrated called “The Thing About Things.” […]

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Young Scribes – Determined Teen Authors Self-Publish “Tale Hunters,” Look to Greater Success

Willie Pena — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:55:08 +0000

What do you get when you combine a group of aspiring teen authors, one dedicated and caring English teacher, and a lot of determination and creativity? You get something like the Young Scribes. This group of students from Shelly High School in Shelly, Idaho has taken on an unusual project and turned it into a […]

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Films Now, Books First

Guest Contributor — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:42:29 +0000

As a general rule, if there’s a movie or TV show based on a novel or a play, I always try to read the original work first before I see the new version. When the latest film adaptation of The Great Gatsby came out in theatres earlier this year, I begged friends who hadn’t read […]

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Leigh Bardugo Interview & Siege and Storm Release Party

Willie Pena — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:15:24 +0000

TWK hit Hollywood once again, this time to speak with New York Times Best-selling author Leigh Bardugo at the release party for her new novel Siege and Storm–part 2 of her Grisha Trilogy. We had a lot of fun, and consumed many yummy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while we were at it! IMDb: http://imdb.com/name/nm1785723/ Website: […]

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Extraordinary Stories: 5 More Sci-Fi/Fantasy YA Series

Willie Pena — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:46 +0000

by Allie Costa If you like books with a magical or supernatural twist, look no further! Last month, I recommended five fantastic sci-fi/fantasy books for teens: https://teenswannaknow.com/otherworldly-ya-five-fantastic-sci-fifantasy-series-you-should-read-now/ Thanks to the enthusiastic response that article received, I’m now offering up an additional five extraordinary genre series: The Jenna Fox Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson – The […]

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Otherworldly YA: Five Fantastic Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series You Should Read NOW!

Willie Pena — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:31:25 +0000

By Allie Costa Looking for an awesome YA book that will take you out of this world? Dive into one of these fantastic series – You won’t be sorry! Prowlers by Christopher Golden At age nineteen, Jack Dwyer’s best friend Artie is murdered. Not by humans, but by Prowlers, a group of ancient creatures whose […]

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