New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen is the talk of teenage girls everywhere. From her first book That Summer (which was made into the Mandy Moore movie How To Deal) to her seventh and newest novel, Just Listen, (Viking Children’s Books, April 2006, $17.99), Dessen has become the voice of a generation.

Bound to be 2006’s hottest beach read for teens, Just Listen will remind readers of all ages just how hard it can be to listen to your heart and tell the truth.

Sarah Dessen will be in Atlanta on Monday, April 17

Time: 5:30PM

Location: Barnes and Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Contact: Shannon Evans, 770-993-8340

Some of the hot topics from Just Listen that Sarah Dessen speaks on:

• Sister/Mother relationships

• Music & the iPod generation

• Anorexia

• Rape

• Teen bullying/high school drama

• Teen independence/empowerment

Bring your teen and come see Sarah at the North Point Barnes & Noble!