by Susan Nadathur | Jan 16, 2019 | Young Adults
Apparently, the song that has all the young people dancing and singing in Puerto Rico is “Estamos Bien” (We’re fine) by Bad Bunny. Now, I’m not a fan of this particular singer, but then again, I’m not seventeen. According to Victoria Acosta Ortiz and Daneliz Torres... by Susan Nadathur | Jul 23, 2015 | Young Adults
Over several weeks during the spring and summer of 2015, I saw a group of high school students from Puerto Rico embrace Van Gogh’s message. But instead of painting, they acted. Not one of them had any previous training or experience. They had no money for costumes,... by Susan Nadathur | May 29, 2015 | Young Adults
As writers, we often work long hours for what seems like almost non-existent rewards. But then one day something wonderful happens: we see people inspired by our words and we thank our lucky stars that God made us writers. I had one of those moments when I watched a... by Susan Nadathur | Jun 30, 2014 | Young Adults
We all know that reading is amazing, right? Those of us who love books already know how awesome reading is. But, did you know that reading is now the new “cool?” Thanks to a growing number of celebrity bookworms being photographed reading... by Susan Nadathur | May 3, 2014 | Young Adults
Meet Aisscha Rivera, a twenty-one-year-old from Lajas, Puerto Rico. Aisscha, like our hero Dante of DANTE’S KISS, feels like she doesn’t always fit in with Puerto Rican society but finds her way in the world through books, Buddhism, and the martial arts. Read on as... by Susan Nadathur | Apr 24, 2014 | Young Adults
Meet, Maranyalie Torres, a sixteen-year-old from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Marita—as she prefers to be called—is creative, fun-loving, and is inspired by music. She is an accomplished singer and guitarist and recently wowed audiences in the female lead role, playing... 
