New Disney Movie: Lemonade Mouth

What do you think of when you think of school? Popularity? Cliques? Bullies? Looking forward to the end of the school day? Well, duh! But what if for just a moment you could hope for school to be more than a popularity contest, a clique-fest, and a place where bullying occurred? What if it were a place where the non-popular groups gained control, where diversity reigned, and where your voice could be heard by not only the other students, but also by the school faculty?

Get ready to find a school like this because in the book and the new Disney movie, Lemonade Mouth, school is about banding together, fighting for what you believe in, and more!

SPONSORED POST: Disneynature African Cats

This blog is sponsored by the new Disneynature film, African Cats.

Opening in Theaters on Earth Day, April 22, 2011

See African Cats during opening week, and Disneynature will make a donation in your honor to protect lions and cheetahs and the land they call home. 

What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? Every year, this day serves as a great reminder to take care of the environment around us, especially the creatures that rely on our planet’s resources. Case in point: the lions and cheetahs that are part of the ecosystem known as the African savanna. This Earth Day the new Disneynature film African Cats takes viewers on a journey to learn how these remarkable animals navigate their unique habitat, as well as about the important role they play in their ecosystem. Watch the video trailer.

Chronicling a true story, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor, and determination of these majestic rulers of the savanna. You’ll meet Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit, and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, the proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons. 

Let us know your Comments: Why is it important to protect ecosystems such as the African savanna? What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day this year?

Allie Finkle Scavenger Hunt

Attention Allie Finkle fans! How well do you know Allie? Your mission: A Scavenger Hunt for the answers to these questions. (All the answers can be found on the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls website.)

Should you choose to accept: see your Username posted with your answers in the Comments. Results: Worldwide fame. Ok, maybe not. . . but the whole STACKS universe will see how much you know about Allie! And. . .begin!

1. In which book does Allie have to confront her ex-best friend Mary Kay?
2. In the Meg Cabot Sleepover Webcast what happened to author Meg Cabot in fourth grade? What did another girl threaten to do?
3. Also in the Webcast Video, what animal did Meg Cabot always want to have?
4. In the "Rules of the Month Contest" for February, what did Ninjasalad say about Brothers and Sisters?
5. Take the Pet Personality Quiz. What's your ideal pet?
6. What game involves lining up three or more cupcakes?
7. Which royal series did Meg Cabot write before she penned Allie Finkle? Hint: It was made into 2 hit movies.

So scavenge around, and let us know your answers in the Comments. Then check back next week for answers!

— Ratha, Stacks Writer

April Fools' Pranks

April 1 is quickly approaching, a.k.a. April Fools' Day, the day when you have to watch out for all the tricks people will try to catch you with. Well, here are some ideas for tricks of your own.

The Greg Heffley! Add salt to a water bottle and offer your best friend a drink. (This is a prank that Wimpy Kid actor, Zach Gordon, tried on the set of the movie, but it backfired! Read the true story.)

The Rodrick! Replace the delicious white oreo filling with toothpaste, and offer them to your best friend. (Another true story! Zach Gordon fell for this one when Rodrick actor, Devon Bostick offered it to him on the set while they were filming the movie.)

Moldy Milk! Put green food coloring in the milk to make it look like it's moldy.

Wacky Wake Up! Take your sibling’s alarm clock, set for 2am. Then hide it somewhere in the room so she will have to search for it when it goes off in the middle of the night.

Cereal Switch! Take the inner plastic bags of cereal out of their boxes and switch them around into the wrong cereal boxes.

Epic Fail! Come home from school and pretend to be really upset because you failed a test. Let your parents freak out for a while before you say, "April Fools!"

Are you planning any hilarious pranks on your family and friends on April 1? We'd love to hear them! Leave your prank ideas in the Comments.