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Alexandra Robbins

School is a game of Survivor: Outplay, Outwit, Outlast

About Me

The Overachievers is a book about what it's really like to be a student today. Alexandra Robbins went back to her high school to follow 9 terrific people for about a year: Julie "The Superstar," Taylor "The Popular Girl," Sam "The Teacher's Pet," Pete "The Meathead," CJ "The Flirt," AP Frank "The Workhorse" (a freshman at Harvard), Audrey "The Perfectionist," Ryland "The Slacker," and The Stealth Overachiever, a mystery junior.A fast-paced story with "characters" -- real people -- you'll love, The Overachievers has been called funny, riveting, engrossing, and the must-read of the fall. Come enter the halls of Walt Whitman High school and meet.... The Overachievers.[You can learn more by visiting alexandrarobbins.com.]
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My Interests

Some of the characters' (and author's) interests: Soccer, piano, football, track, Spanish, lacrosse, cross country, tennis, blowing stuff up, community service, environmental issues, math, video games, parties, student government, listening to music, dancing, running, eating, drinking, chilling, singing, fashion, animals, basketball, debate, Student Congress, newspaper, journalism, books, reading, travel, martial arts, wushu, Ultimate Frisbee, music, movies, TV, shopping, cooking, catering, baking, milkshakes, lecturing, speaking, the beach, guitar, sports, Model UN, poker, coaching, swimming, the Muppets

I'd like to meet:

This book is for everyone. All are welcome. But if you spam us, we will toss you.

Music:

U2, Muse, Gnarls Barkley, Queen, Shakira, Pink, Snow Patrol, Jack Johnson, 80s music, Coldplay, Christina Aguilera, Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, Gwen Stefani, OutKast, Aerosmith, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Missy Elliott, Pink Floyd, Dave Matthews, Rascall Flatts, The Game, 50 Cent, Faithless, Madonna, Fatboy Slim, Paul Oakenfold, Jay-Z, Depeche Mode, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Tiesto, ATB, Joplin, Apoptygma Berzerk, Chicane, Men Without Hats, the Fugees, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Beastie Boys, Beyonce, Eminem, Blue October, Wyclef Jean, Sting, The Police, David Bowie, Prince, They Might Be Giants, Destiny's Child, Dido, Eurythmics, DJ Vadim, Evanescence, Gorillaz, Moby, Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Sash, Manu Chao, Metallica, Marty Casey, Five for Fighting, Nine Inch Nails, Sean Paul, Pet Shop Boys, the Ten Tenors, VNV Nation, Fallout Boy, Bob Marley, Tim McGraw

Movies:

Batman Begins, X-Men, X2, Star Wars (Eps IV, V, VI), Lord of the Rings (any), Old School, Spider-Man, Raiders of the Lost Ark, any Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wedding Crashers, There's Something About Mary, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Jerk, All of Me, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Swingers, The Princess Bride, Gladiator, Superman (any except for IV), any Muppets movie, Clerks, Finding Nemo, Shrek, Ice Age, The Incredibles, Austin Powers (any), In the Line of Fire, The Usual Suspects, A Baautiful Mind, Rain Man, Philadelphia, Zorro, The Waterboy, Billy Madison, The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, The Rock, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Nutty Professor, Coming to America, The Birdcage, the Hunt for Red October, Seabiscuit, The Italian Job, Harry Potter, Crash, Beavis and Butt-head Do America, South Park, Animal House, School of Rock, Almost Famous, Schindler's List, Life is Beautiful, The Matrix, Glory, Forrest Gump, E.T., Monsters, Inc., Mean Girls, Election, Breakfast Club, American Pie, Remember the Titans, The Dead Poets' Society, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Clueless, Never Been Kissed, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Say Anything, The Perfect Score, 10 Things I Hate About You, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Sixteen Candles, Fame, Can't Buy Me Love, Teen Wolf

Television:

Friday Night Lights, Lost, Weeds, Family Guy, Heroes, Entourage, 24, Grey's Anatomy, Friends, That 70's Show, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Monday Night Football, South Park, the Daily Show, Made, Will & Grace, Felicity, Beavis & Butt-head, Ali G Show, Desperate Housewives, Laguna Beach, The Hills, the Muppet Show, Rock Star INXS, Saturday Night Live, Survivor, Big Brother, Fraggle Rock, the Wonder Years, CSI, Gilmore Girls, 3rd Rock, Oprah, The Office, America's Next Top Model, Dawson's Creek, DeGrassi Junior High, Saved By the Bell, Whose Line Is It Anyway, the Facts of Life, Freaks and Geeks, Head of the Class, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Melrose Place, The Sopranos, the West Wing, he Ellen DeGeneres show

Books:

The Alexandra Robbins collection: The Overachievers, Pledged, Secrets of the Tomb, Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis ... See www.alexandrarobbins.com

Heroes:

Julie, AP Frank, C.J., Sam, Audrey, Pete, Ryland, Taylor, and the Stealth Overachiever

My Blog

delinquent = me

eep, sorry, I haven’t been good about posting my tour stops lately.  Most of them have been private events, though.  This spring, I’m doing only private speaking events and appea...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:56:00 PST

Omaha, Nebraska event this week

Hi,I'll be speaking and signing books in Omaha, NE this Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 pm.  It's free to the public.  Temple Israel, 7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NEHope to see you there!...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:06:00 PST

Finally returning to Chicago-area!

For all of you who have messaged me to ask when I'm coming to Chicago -  I'll be speaking on Nov. 6 about Pledged but will answer questions about and sign any of my books.  Message me for de...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:38:00 PST

Lecture in Savannah: Mon. Oct 1

Whoops, I've been forgetting to post my lecture stops... This Monday, Oct 1, I'll be lecturing in Savannah. The talk (6:30 pm) and signing (following talk) are open to the public. For details, see h...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:57:00 PST

MTV casting: Under peer pressure? Spending $ to fit in?

Hi,I'm just posting this as a favor to an MTV producer. If you feel like you are being pressured -- and you want to talk about it on TV -- shoot me a message, and I'll put you in touch with the produc...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:16:00 PST

Paperback "The Overachievers" out today!

I hope you're having a fun and relaxing summer!  I just wanted to let you know that "The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids," which is currently being developed as a possible major mo...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:49:00 PST

Penn State lecture/signing: Wed. April 4

I'm doing a Pledged lecture and signing (also signing The Overachievers) at Penn State this Wed., I think at 7:30 pm.  You can check with PSU for details; it's sponsored by Triota.
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:27:00 PST

March and April tour stops

These are the public lectures/signings I have scheduled or tentatively scheduled for the rest of March and April.  (I don't post events that aren't open to the public.) March 19:  Montgomer...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 06:07:00 PST

info on Feb 28 Indiana U lecture/signing

So many people have emailed me to ask about the details for this event that I thought I'd post the info here.  On Feb 28, I'll be hanging out at Indiana U all day and giving a lecture (and Q&...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:16:00 PST

JAN and FEB TOUR STOPS

Here are some of my tour stops for the next couple of months.  Hope to see you if you're in the area. Jan. 17: Hartford, CT Jan. 18: New Orleans Jan. 23: West Palm Beach (free; email Robbins for...
Posted by Alexandra Robbins on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 01:49:00 PST