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Library Web Wednesday: Holiday Books
Looking for some fun children’s holiday books? Check out NoveList K-8 Plus! With NoveList K-8 Plus, you can search and find the perfect book for the holiday season! NoveList K-8 Plus also offers an easy-to use interface for young readers, … Continue reading
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Book Review: Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls edited by Betsy Franco
In this compilation of poems by teenage girls, ages 12-18, you’ll be given a glimpse into the inner-workings of female adolescence and the struggles faced by each contributor. Though they are teenagers, their writings are well-written, and, as you may expect, wrought … Continue reading
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Book Review: Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer
Shine Shine Shine, Lydia Netzer’s debut novel, is a compelling story about family and love, weirdness and conformity, and finding the courage to live life authentically. On the surface, it seems like Maxon and Sunny have it all. He is … Continue reading
Library Web Wednesday: Teen Read Week
Hey teens! It’s time to get your read on during Teen Read Week! Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. It is celebrated each … Continue reading
Book Review: Real Lives—Fact or Fiction?
I’ve never been a huge fan of “historical fiction,” especially by those authors who “novelize” events in the lives of well-known people. Guess my philosophy has always been—if you want to learn about someone’s life, read a biography. Why go for … Continue reading
