courtney sweeney, age fifteen, has had her sights set on Broadway for as long as she can remember. so when she's given the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in a performance school, majoring in musical theatre, in the heart of times square? courtney has no idea what's in store. her acceptance letter offers much more to her than an education, but what else to happen when you put a group of theatrical and dramatic teenagers together in a stressful environment? follow courtney as she navigates friendship, love, and a never ending spotlight through her sophomore year.

Cory Queen is the only girl in the group of Newsies in Manhattan. When her drunken brother left her behind there, she's been a mess-selling papers and just being a good friend. But, the Newsies have much bigger problems to face. When a certain man raises the prices of their newspapers, the boys stir up a strike. Along with the heat of the strike, Cory faces hardships and heartbreak when a friend of hers, Davey, joins the group and when her very best friend, Jack Kelly, meets a reporter who could end up being a much larger part of their lives than she expected. Dedicated to all of the Fansies.