Category Archives: Features

Apps We Love: Machinarium

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Brandy

One of my all-time favorite apps is the brain-teasing game “Machinarium.”  I downloaded this app to my iPad and was instantly impressed by the stunning graphics and level of detail. Created by Amanita Design, this puzzle game takes you through a … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: Resource Cheat Sheet

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Brandy

As an area teen looking for help applying for college, the best place for you to start is with your high school guidance counselor. Planning for college begins your junior year and your guidance counselor can help you set goals … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: A Financial Aid Glossary

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Brandy

Grants and loans and scholarships, oh my! With so many options to fund your college education, it’s easy to see how one might get confused. Here’s a basic breakdown of the most common forms of financial aid as defined by … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: Navigating the FAFSA

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Brandy

F-A-F-S-A. Commit these five letters to memory. If you plan on attending college, they will follow you throughout the course of your entire academic career. It’s a little daunting, I know. DBRLTeen is here to help make these five letters … Continue reading →

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Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Brandy

Perhaps the most meaningful gifts are those lovingly made by hand. They are as unique and special as the friend they are intended for. There’s also no denying that homemade gifts are also kind on your wallet. You can create … Continue reading →

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Polly Shulman: Advice for Young Writers

Posted on November 19, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Today we conclude our interview series with Polly Shulman, author of the Truman Award-nominated book, “The Grimm Legacy.” To read the first chapter online, be sure to visit Polly’s website at www.pollyshulman.com. For more great reading recommendations, don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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Polly Shulman: Inspired by Fantasy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Our two favorite twins, Hayden and Garett Ballard, are back this week interviewing Polly Shulman, author of the Truman Award-nominated title, “The Grimm Legacy.” Polly has written about edible jellyfish, Egyptian tombs, infinity, blind dates, books, brains, centenarians, circuses, and … Continue reading →

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DBRLTeen Author Exclusive: Polly Shulman

Posted on November 5, 2012 by DBRLTeen

For the month of November, we have invited Polly Shulman, author of “The Grimm Legacy,” to join us for a discussion of her Truman Award-nominated title. In this book, Elizabeth feels like she doesn’t fit in with her stepfamily or … Continue reading →

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April Henry on Writing, Books, and Spock

Posted on October 18, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Today we wrap-up our three-part interview series with mystery writer April Henry. She is the author of the Truman Award-nominated title, “Girl, Stolen.” Many thanks to April for sharing her tremendous gifts as a writer as well as her wonderful … Continue reading →

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April Henry: Kung Fu Mystery Maven

Posted on October 17, 2012 by DBRLTeen

In celebration of Teen Read Week, we continue our interview series with YA author April Henry. Today, she talks with librarian Angela Scott about kung fu, corpses, and her next book, “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.” Best of … Continue reading →

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