Lea Salonga, Montego Glover & More Contribute to STARRY EYED; Released Today!

Starry-Eyed: 16 Stories that Steal the Spotlight a performing arts anthology edited by author Ted Michael and talent agent Josh Pultz, was released today, October 8th, from Running Press Kids. No light is as unforgiving as the spotlight, but to be in it while being a teenager is just plain brutal. This collection of fictional short stories by some of today's hottest young adult authors highlight the struggles, hopes, failures, and triumphs of young aspiring singers, dancers, actors, actresses, and performers. Woven throughout the anthology are personal anecdotes from several of today's most celebrated stars of stage, screen, and television.

With an introduction by American Idol finalist, Broadway star and recording artist Clay Aiken, Starry-Eyed features anecdotes from Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Greta Gerwig, Ian Harding, Lea Salonga, Alice Ripley, Andrea McArdle, Montego Glover and more. New York Times bestselling authors Kiersten White, Alex Flinn, Jacqueline West, Aimee Friedman, Claudia Gray, and Cynthia Hand also lend their talents to the collection.

Sold at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. Follow the editors on Twitter @tedmichaelbooks and @joshpultz.