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The Sidekick staff designer Nrithya Mahesh reads Cinder by Marissa Meyer in the Coppell High School Library. Mahesh finds solace and comfort in the familiarity of rereading books. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

Giving thanks: Haven in tattered pages

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer November 9, 2023

“The screw through Cinder’s ankle had rusted, the engraved cross marks worn to a mangled circle.” I read the first line of the slowly fraying book, Cinder by Marissa Meyer. It was the third time...

Social media strikes again

Social media strikes again

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

Throughout the past decade, authors such as Wendy Mass, Cassandra Clare and John Green explored unique characters and storylines by showcasing everyday problems the youth faces. The Sidekick social media manager Anika Arutla discusses the impact they have had on the generation as 2020 arrives.

Decade Wrap-Up: Literary look back at decade’s growth

Anika Arutla, Social Media Manager December 17, 2019

As a recently turned 18-year-old, the past decade is what I consider to be the growing point of my life. Throughout these years, I have learned more about myself and about the world, mostly thanks to the...

The panel Villains & Vagabonds at the North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday at the Irving Convention Center featured authors Holly Black, Michelle Hodkin, Claire Legrand, E. Lockhart and Sabaa Tahir. The featured writers discussed villains’ motivations and anti heroes.

Annual book festival features internationally-acclaimed Clare, attracts Texas readers

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

IRVING - With Cassandra Clare, author of the internationally-celebrated The Mortal Instruments series, attending the North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF) this year, the attendee turnout was bound to...

At the 2017 North Texas Teen Book Festival at the Irving Convention Center, New York Times bestselling author Brittany Cavallaro shares her experiences during the School Days, School Daze panel. This year’s festival is tomorrow from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center.

Book lovers gather to meet authors, discuss literature at North Texas Teen Book Festival

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer April 20, 2018

The North Texas Teen Book Festival returns to the Irving Convention Center tomorrow.   The festival, which runs from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., includes meeting authors, book signings, readings, panels...

Coppell High School senior Jess Hernandez makes book selections for the fall season. The fictional book The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is included in this selection.

Four books to help you fall into reading over break

Jessica Hernandez, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

As the weather grows cooler and days grow shorter, there is no better way to spend your free time than with your nose in a book while drinking hot chocolate and hiding under blankets. Prepare to kick back...

Young author Aimee Hyndman, a Coppell High School 2013 graduate, outlines a fantasy novel which she has been working on for five years at George Coffee + Provisions on Oct. 30. Hyndman is also working on a sequel to an urban fantasy project for National Novel Writing Month, which is this month.

Former CHS student takes passion for writing to next level

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

Drafting, editing, querying, publishing - the road to seeing a novel you put blood, sweat and tears into finally hit the shelves of bookstores is a long one, but Coppell High School graduate Aimee Hyndman...

The Coppell High School library encourages students to participate in Banned Books Week. Inside the library, there is a shelf dedicated to banned books promoting freedom of speech.

Banned Books Week 2017: Why books are ‘challenged’, how students can participate

Anthony Cesario, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

Readers across the world are recognizing Banned Books Week, celebrating the freedom to read and express opinions. This celebration has taken place every year since 1982 during the last week of September....

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings stories to fans in unique ways

Wren Lee, Staff Designer March 7, 2017

IRVING - The North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF) began with many excited attendees lined up to receive free merchandise. By the end of the day, they went home happy, books in tow. NTTBF is an annual,...

North Texas Teen Book Festival will be on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center. There will be over 80 middle grade and young adult authors in attendance.

Book lovers to attend North Texas Teen Book Festival

Wren Lee, Staff Designer March 3, 2017

Signed books burst from bags as attendees will walk around the Irving Convention Center, leaving one panel and heading towards another. The North Texas Teen Book Festival has arrived for its third year....

Adult and young adult author Ellen Hopkins has written many fiction books, such as Tilt, Identical, Rumble, Traffick, Burned, Smoked, Impulse and Tricks. Hopkins will be visiting the Coppell High School Library on Feb. 1 to talk about her books.

Hopkins best selling author comes to CHS to talk with students, share her story

Wren Lee, Designer January 27, 2017

Author Ellen Hopkins has taken the young adult (YA) genre by storm with her unique style and captivating topics. On Wednesday, Hopkins will visit Coppell High School and share her writing experiences...

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings the fangirl out of book lovers

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings the fangirl out of book lovers

Gracie Blackwell, Staff Writer April 28, 2016

IRVING - Hoards of teens from all over the Metroplex with various fandom shirts excitedly waited in line to at the Irving Convention Center for the second annual North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday....

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