New Book For Teen Girls Available July 31

May 15, 2009 - PRLog -- (Easton, Pennsylvania) – Ashley and Tiana (ISBN 978-0-578-02239-0) is a new book independently published by author Jessica R. Dreistadt.  It will be available for sale at   www.ashleyandtiana.com on Friday July 31, 2009.

Ashley and Tiana is the story of two unlikely friends, Ashley Glazier and Tiana Thompson, who meet at summer camp in Pennsylvania during the summer of 1982.  Tiana, who lives in the Bronx, is into Hip Hop and Ashley, who lives in Greenwich Village, is into punk rock.  After an awkward meeting, they become best friends and learn that they, and their music, have a lot more in common than they first realized.  Following a series of adventures, their summer culminates in the most highly anticipated and exciting event of their young lives.  Ashley and Tiana is an inspirational, educational, and entertaining story for girls and boys of all ages about the value of friendship, persevering in the face of challenges, and embracing the everyday joys of life.

The author is hosting receptions in New York City and Easton, PA to announce the release of the book.  Both events are free and open to the public.

New York, NY
Location: The Brecht Forum, 451 West Street
Date: Thursday July 30, 2009   Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Easton, PA
Location: Third Street Alliance for Women and Children, 41 North 3rd Street
Date: Saturday August 1, 2009   Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Jessica R. Dreistadt is the author and publisher of the book.  Her first book, The People Pages: Resource for Social Change, was published in 2003.  Miss Dreistadt is also an educator and community activist.

For more information about Ashley and Tiana, visit www.ashleyandtiana.com.  The website also features an interactive community for readers, a teachers' guide, and updated event information.