hot picks
Kimberly Chan, 15, Chinese International School
cd: Vampire Weekend's Contra is a great sequel to their previous album and maintains the original indie style.
dvd: 24 Season 7. The best season: so intense, thanks to an action-packed storyline and Kiefer Sutherland's acting.
movie: Paranormal Activity is moderately scary and fun to watch, especially in the cinema.
book: Toni Morrison's Sula. Outdated but still grabs me every time.
gadget: Fujitsu's Lifebook Series laptops. They have a neat display, and the best keyboard of any laptop.
Caroline Scogh, 13, Hong Kong International School
cd: Charity album Hope for Haiti Now has Beyonce's Halo, Hallelujah by Justin Timberlake, and Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock and Keith Urban's Lean On Me.
dvd: The Pink Panther 2 is a hilarious movie that never gets dull. Steve Martin plays the very funny Jacques Clouseau.
movie: Whip It stars Ellen Page as a girl from a small town who trades her beauty pageant tiara for roller derby skates. Directed by Drew Barrymore.
book: The Traitors' Gate by Avi. A great book with some history that'll impress both parents and teachers, but keep you interested at the same time.
gadget: Selphy Compact Photo Printer. Just insert your camera memory stick and you can print your photos with bright colourful borders. Awesome.
Radio 3 Teen Time with Alyson Hau
cd: Cheryl Cole's 3 Words. The X Factor judge/ Girls Aloud member's debut solo features singles, Fight For This Love and the title track with will.i.am.
dvd: 2012. Bring the epic phenomenon onto your screen and see the groundbreaking visuals at home.
movie: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief. High school student Percy discovers there are worse things in life than algebra.
book: Twilight: Graphic Novel Vol 1. You've read the books, you've seen the movies, now check out the illustrated version.
gadget: Dog-e-Minder. This three-button device helps you keep track of your puppy's daily routines.