NavPress Think imprint and best-selling author Melody Carlson are inviting readers to help develop the main character of Trapped: Caught in a Lie, the next installment of the “Secrets” series for teens.

In Trapped, the main character finds herself caught in a sticky situation after cheating in school. Readers can help mold this character's identity by submitting ideas for her name, hobbies, activities, job, what her family life is like, who her friends are and the types of people with whom she interacts.

The winner will receive a library of Carlson’s Think books (a $275 value), including the “True Colors,” “Secrets” and “By Design” series.

NavPress will first screen the entries, then forward them to Carlson, who will select the winner. She will use some or all of the winning characteristics Trapped, which is scheduled to release in April 2012.

The contest is open until midnight May 22. Click here to enter.