Laurie Plissner graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Art History and has a law degree from UCLA. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.
"Grace has always been a good girl - the pride of her socially
prominent parents. Then she is seduced by Nick, a teen Casanova who
is challenged by Grace's innocence just long enough to take it away
. . . Plissner shifts the viewpoint from character to character . .
. [which] does add to a multidimensional portrait of teen
pregnancy." --Booklist
"Sadly, I think this story is more realistic than we'd ever like to
admit to ourselves. The 'good girl' ends up in a 'bad situation,'
and she is made to choose between her family and her own morals. I
think there are a lot of different takeaways in this book, from the
consequences of hasty decisions, to what family is really all
about. I definitely enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to my
high school students." --For the Love of Reading blog
"Screwed was a charming read . . . I loved the characters and the
plot. The bond between Grace and Charlie was adorable, and I
thought Helen was great." --The Book Zombie
"I . . . applaud Ms. Plissner for her ability to write this book as
a raw look into teenage pregnancy . . . What an incredible up and
down story about finding yourself and making your own way."
--Community Bookstop
"Screwed was the exact opposite of any teen pregnancy story I've
ever read. I empathized with everyone – including Grace's pious
parent. Screwed was more than just a motivational read and even had
me crying in the very last pages." --The Young Folks
"This was such a good story. From beginning to end I couldn't put
it down. I absolutely loved how real this felt. Definitely a page
turner, you see how much Grace grows as well as the relationships
around her." –-Just Us Girls blog
"The characters shone . . . Screwed definitely made me question a
lot of my previously-solid opinion on teenage pregnancy and what
not, and it has nailed down Laurie Plissner in my list of auto-read
authors." --My Library in the Making blog
"I personally feel that Screwed seemed to be a very realistic
portrayal of what it would be like to be seventeen and pregnant.
Overall, Screwed was a fun but thought-provoking read that would
probably be suited to younger young adult readers." --Looking for
the Panacea
"I remember thinking that it would never actually happen to me. And
I think that is why books like these are important, to show that it
can and does happen. The ending is perfect for the book and left me
with this feeling of hope and peace . . . Screwed tugs at your
heart, and examines teenage pregnancy with a fresh voice."
--Blkosiner's Book Blog
"A well-written story, it never preaches toward or against either
side of the abortion question. If anything, it helps to show how
when an unwanted pregnancy hits close to home, it may change the
debate completely." --Ink and Page blog
"I loved this book! I really liked how there were little vignettes
on the more major characters. The characters were wonderful;
flawed, rich, full of life. Great writing that sped along keeping
me turning the pages." --YA Literature Lover
"A very real, very raw, very emotional read . . . The author's
talent for creating real characters and realistic situations is
showcased wonderfully and will draw you in from first page to last.
It shines a light on the reality of the situation and the life
altering consequences it brings...but also lends an assurance that
things WILL be alright in the end." --Satisfaction for Insatiable
Readers
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