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My Beginning Book Trailer

Book trailer for upcoming Lucky Press YA novel, "My Beginning," written by Melissa Kline. Available July, 1 2011. When you first meet sixteen-year-old Ivory it is apparent she doesn't live an ordinary life. A plague has nearly wiped out the entire human race, leaving her and every other healthy child with no choice but to deal with this harsh reality. They live an existence full of daunting classes and schedules, free of compassion or fun of any kind. Ivory feels trapped within the institution walls, dreaming of a better world she only wishes existed. She's never had a sense of belonging, forever feeling different than all of her "siblings." Amidst the mundane environment, Ivory captures the attention of Aidan, the only boy sent from a different institution. They slowly begin a dangerous game of passively communicating, eventually meeting in a small hall closet every day. Their passion grows beyond anything they could have imagined as Ivory falls head over heels in love, living every waking moment just to be with her sweetheart. Ivory and Aidan's tryst doesn't stay a secret for long when they are caught and confronted with the fact that they may never see each other again. Ivory is punished and put through torture until Aidan comes to her rescue, taking them through underground tunnels to a world they've been taught to fear. After two days on the outside, Ivory and Aidan are taken in by a community of humans who are rebelling against a war and power hungry man named Geoff Octavius Driscoll. They learn that the plague has been non-existent for years and that the world is in a state of chaos because of Geoff and his lifelike machines. Ivory and Aidan come to grips with the fact that they've been lied to their entire lives and accept things for the way that they are. They eventually adapt to a new way of living and create a sense of belonging within the community. Their bond deepens as they explore love at their own pace and time. Melissa Kline penned her first novel at the age of thirteen and has been writing consistently for fifteen years. She has completed ten young adult novels and several short stories. Her preferred genre is young adult, but she writes non-fiction and children's books as well. Her calling is to connect with others and give hope through writing. She is particularly interested in supporting women and young adults. Melissa is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and founder of Rocky Mountain Women Writers, a Denver-based writing group created to inspire women to write from their hearts and follow their dreams.

Book trailer for upcoming Lucky Press YA novel, "My Beginning," written by Melissa Kline. Available July, 1 2011. When you first meet sixteen-year-old Ivory it is apparent she doesn't live an ordinary life. A plague has nearly wiped out the entire human race, leaving her and every other healthy child with no choice but to deal with this harsh reality. They live an existence full of daunting cla... More