【推荐1】Read any interesting books lately? We want to hear about them, so we’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable reviews in one month! These reviews must be your honest opinions. Don’t rush through writing them, because we’ll be paying attention to quality!

●Submissions must relate to the topic.

●Each review must have a minimum of 250 words.

●There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.

●Give a brief summary of the book. Don’t explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.

●Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book, such as theme, characters, writing style, etc.

●Recommend the book to certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens? Would science fiction fans be interested in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.

●Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.

●All participants will receive a certificate.

●First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get a free 6-month magazine subscription.

●Second prize winners will each get a free 3-month magazine subscription and receive a $25 gift card.

●You’ll receive these prizes before Sep. 28, 2023.

Submit your works to teencreativity. com. We hope reviewing books brings you joy. Don’t think of writing a review as an assignment; imagine you are writing to a best friend who loves reading as much as you do!

【推荐3】Here we asked some reviewers to share their favorite summer reads.

The Book of Delights by Ross Gay

This volume of essays from poet Ross Gay offers a glimpse of nearly every small thing and every simple happy moment on a daily basis for a year. Along the way, he reflects on nature, race, and our connections to each other. Whether you’re traveling or staying at home for the summer, it’s the perfect read to inspire observing every little corner of the world with a bit more care and delight.

Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene

An incurious, retired English banker, Henry Pulling, travels the world with his odd Aunt Augusta after they meet at his mother’s funeral. Henry visits a church for dogs in Brighton, smokes on a train and lands in a jail after blowing his nose on a red scarf honoring the government. Traveling with Henry out of his comfort zone is a delightful journey.

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

The title of the novel is the name of a group of teens at an arts summer camp. It’s about how they do or don’t fulfill their potential as they grow into adulthood. But really it’s about how friends help you see — and become — yourself. It’s wonderful and juicy and so interesting.

Act One by Moss Hart

I’d never heard the term “second-acting” until I read Moss Hart’s firsthand account of jumping the 1920s crowds in his teens, so he could sneak (溜) in with them to enjoy Broadway jokes and songs. The story tells how Hart rose from poverty to write classic comedies and directed My Fair Lady. “Reading of his exploration is what brought me back to my own childhood.”

【推荐2】The following are the best-of-the-best stories to finish before you turn 17.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

A plane full of teen beauties is headed to the girls’ biggest contest ever until their plane crashes. Stuck on a deserted island, they all struggle to stay alive. But holding onto their attractive, high-end lifestyles will definitely get in their way.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

This story is all about high school girl Meg Murry who’s trying to bring her dad back home. The first in a four-book series, Meg meets a stranger one night who informs her of a tesseract(宇宙魔方) that will help her travel through dimensions. Along with her brother Charles and her friend Calvin, they travel to find out what exactly happened to MrMurry and take him back to their reality.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Like the movie, it tells the story of two teenagers trying to live their lives to the fullest, even though their time is limited.