Allison, Jennifer. Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake. Sleuth/Dutton, 2006.
YA FIC All
Will Gilda's sixth sense help her solve the mystery at a haunted school for girls?
Anderson, M.T. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: Traitor to the Nation: Volume 1, The Pox Party. Candlewick Press, 2006.
YA FIC And v.1
What is the worst thing that could be hiding behind a "forbidden door?"
Bowsher, Melodie. My Lost and Found Life. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Bow
How will Ashley reconcile with her mother, who has been embezzling a ton of money?!
Buffie, Margaret. Out of Focus. KCP Fiction, 2006.
YA FIC Buf
Can Bernice's life get any worse at the Black Spruce Lodge?
Esckilsen, Erik. The Outside Groove. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Esc
Casey takes on racecar driving in this exciting novel!
Kaaberbol, Lene. The Serpent Gift. Henry Holt and Company, 2003.
YA FIC Kaa v. 3
The third title in "The Shamer Chronicles" in which Dina is in definite danger!
McCaughrean, Geraldine. Cyrano. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC McC
Who will Roxane choose? Perhaps the guy on the cover with the rather large nose!
McCormick, Patricia. Sold. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC McC
Try this powerful story about a young woman, sold into prostitution, in Nepal.
Pow, Tom. The Pack. A Neal Porter Book, 2004.
YA FIC Pow
Can Bradley and Victor save Floris after she is kidnapped?
Rees, Douglas. The Janus Gate: An Encounter with John Singer Sargent. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Ree
See if you agree with what the painting, author and artist are saying about the Boit family in this intriguing title!
Smelcer, John. The Trap. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Sme
See who has better instincts, grandfather or grandson, in this story set in the Alaskan wilderness.
Thomson, Sarah L. The Secret of the Rose. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
YA FIC Tho
So many deadly secrets, so little time!
Turnbull, Ann. No Shame, No Fear. Candlewick Press, 2003.
YA FIC Tur
Check out this story of true love set in seventeenth century England.
Waits, Leander. Beautiful City of the Dead. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Wai
Can a "ghost metal" band really cross over to the other side when they start rockin' out?!
Welsh, T.K. The Unresolved. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Wel
What will happen to the ghost of a girl who died in the General Slocum steamship fire?
Gallo, Donald R., ed. What are You Afraid Of? Candlewick Press, 2006.
YA FIC Wha
Ten stories about scary stuff!
Winterson, Jeanette. Tanglewreck. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Win
Can Silver and Gabriel stop the world from ending?!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
New YA titles to read over the holidays...
Akino, Matsuri. Genjuno Seiza. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.1
See what happens when Kamishina discovers his spiritual side in this manga novel!
Atkins, Catherine. When Jeff Comes Home. Puffin Books, 1999.
YA FIC Atk
How would you cope if you had been kidnapped only to be released back to your family two years later?
Giles, Gail. Dead Girls Don't Write Letters. Simon Pulse, 2004.
YA FIC Gil
Is Sunny's sister back from the dead or is there an impostor living with her family?
Look for this to be one of our Teens Read Lit titles in 2007!
Glenn, Mel. Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? Puffin Books, 1996.
YA FIC Gle
A mystery about an English teacher written in poems!
Meehl, Brian. Out of Patience. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Mee
Can a toilet plunger make you change the way you feel about your life and your environment?!
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Reckless: An It Girl Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
Will Jenny hold on to her boyfriend? Or will he hook up with her roommate (also his ex)?!
Wilcox, Mary. The Hollywood Sisters: Backstage Pass. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Wil
Will one sister help the other in this celebrity-obsessed city?
YA FIC Aki v.1
See what happens when Kamishina discovers his spiritual side in this manga novel!
Atkins, Catherine. When Jeff Comes Home. Puffin Books, 1999.
YA FIC Atk
How would you cope if you had been kidnapped only to be released back to your family two years later?
Giles, Gail. Dead Girls Don't Write Letters. Simon Pulse, 2004.
YA FIC Gil
Is Sunny's sister back from the dead or is there an impostor living with her family?
Look for this to be one of our Teens Read Lit titles in 2007!
Glenn, Mel. Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? Puffin Books, 1996.
YA FIC Gle
A mystery about an English teacher written in poems!
Meehl, Brian. Out of Patience. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Mee
Can a toilet plunger make you change the way you feel about your life and your environment?!
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Reckless: An It Girl Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
Will Jenny hold on to her boyfriend? Or will he hook up with her roommate (also his ex)?!
Wilcox, Mary. The Hollywood Sisters: Backstage Pass. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Wil
Will one sister help the other in this celebrity-obsessed city?
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Teens Read Lit!
Missed out on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies?
Come by the library and pick up a copy of Kathe Koja's Buddha Boy!
Then join us on January 11, 2007 at 4p.m. to be part of an enlightend discussion!
It's a short read (only 117 pages!) so take a chance and join our fun group!
Come by the library and pick up a copy of Kathe Koja's Buddha Boy!
Then join us on January 11, 2007 at 4p.m. to be part of an enlightend discussion!
It's a short read (only 117 pages!) so take a chance and join our fun group!
Thursday Movies are Back!
Join us at 4p.m. today for "Talladega Nights" (PG-13)
Next week we will watch "Elf" (PG)
Please join us! All movies start at 4p.m.
Free popcorn and pop!
Next week we will watch "Elf" (PG)
Please join us! All movies start at 4p.m.
Free popcorn and pop!
Monday, December 11, 2006
New YA Titles for December!
Abel, Jessica. La Perdida. Pantheon Books, 2006.
YA FIC Abe
A young woman, Carla, takes a trip to Mexico City to "find" herself and gets mixed up with a rough crowd.
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: Becoming Me. Multnomah Publishers, 2000.
YA FIC Car v.1
Read Caitlin's journal and discover what she is feeling and how her faith impacts her future!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: It's My Life. Multnomah Publishers, 2001.
YA FIC Car v.2
More excerpts from Caitlin's diary: see what happens when she goes on a mission trip to Mexico!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: Who I Am. Multnomah Publishers, 2002.
YA FIC Car v.3
Learn how Caitlin's faith keeps her strong during a tumultuous senior year!
Childress, Alice. A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich. Speak, 2003 (1973).
YA FIC Chi
Find out if Benjie can end his drug habit it this poignant title.
Ellis, Deborah. Jackal in the Garden: An Encounter with Bihzad. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Discover more about art through a moving story of an abandoned child!
Geary, Rick. The Beast of Chicago: The Murderous Career of H.H. Holmes. Comicslit, 2003.
YA FIC Gea
Intrigued by The Devil in the White City? Try this graphic novel version of this horrible man!
Geary, Rick. The Borden Treasury. Comicslit, 1997.
YA FIC Gea
Horrid history made more accessible through the graphic novel medium!
Geary, Rick. The Case of Madeleine Smith. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Gea
Did Madeleine poison her lover?! You will have to read this graphic novel to find out!
Giles, Gail. Dead Girls Don't Write Letters. Roaring Brook Press, 2003.
YA FIC Gil
Did Sunny's sister really die in a fire, or is the girl who shows up claiming to be Jazz, an imposter?
Going, K.L. Saint Iggy. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Goi
Will Iggy redeem himself after being kicked out of high school?
Green, John. An Abundance of Katherines. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
Can Colin find a Katherine who won't end up dumping him?!
Mayer, Melody. The Nannies. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC May
How will these young nannies survive in Hollywood?!
Miller, Mary Beth. Aimee. Speak, 2002.
YA FIC Mil
What would you do if you were accused of killing your best friend?
Paterson, Katherine. Bread and Roses, Too. Clarion Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pat
Try this historical fiction piece based on the events of a 1912 labor strike.
Paulsen, Gary. The Legend of Bass Reeves: Being the True and Fictional Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pau
Git yerself caught up in this wild, Western cowboy story!
Richardson, V.A. The House of Windjammer. Bloomsbury, 2003.
YA FIC Ric bk.1
Can a young man keep his family name in good graces?!
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha: Volume 1. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v.1
See if you can figure out the love triangle in this new manga series!
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha: Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v.2
What happens between friends Motoko and Yuri when the Hirao and Yabe's feelings are revealed?!
Tharp, Tim. Knights of the Hill Country. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Tha
Enjoy the excitement of this football story!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 5. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.5
Sae is out to break up Toji and Momo! Will she succeed?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 6. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.6
Find out what happens between Toji and Momo!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 7. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.7
Will Kiley and Momo's revenge plan turn deadly for Sae?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 8. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.8
Is Momo really in love with Toji or is Kiley meant to be her true love?
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 2. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.2
Now that Momo and Kiley are a couple what will happen when Ryo, Kiley's brother, tries to steal Momo?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 3. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.3
Ryo is still after Momo!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 4. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.4
Toji is back on the scene! What will Momo do?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 6. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.6
Momo is caught between Kiley and Toji. Again.
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 7. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.7
Momo ends up in a romantic situation with Toji? Will she give up on Kiley for good?
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 8. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.8
The Momo-Kiley-Toji love triangle gets even messier!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 9. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.9
Sae is acting really weird.
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Sae's Story 1. Tokyopop, 2005.
YA FIC Ued v.1
In this spin-off series, Sae is the featured character after Momo is off to college!
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book One. Absence of Ink Comic Press, 2004.
YA FIC Vol v.1
Will a hit song turn fate around for two wandering blues players?
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book Two. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Vol v.2
Is Lem Taylor guilty? Who will help him prove his innocence?
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book Three. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Vol v.3
Lem is on the run in this volume!
Westerfield, Scott. The Last Days. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Wes
Find out if it is really the end of the world in this sequel to Peeps.
YA FIC Abe
A young woman, Carla, takes a trip to Mexico City to "find" herself and gets mixed up with a rough crowd.
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: Becoming Me. Multnomah Publishers, 2000.
YA FIC Car v.1
Read Caitlin's journal and discover what she is feeling and how her faith impacts her future!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: It's My Life. Multnomah Publishers, 2001.
YA FIC Car v.2
More excerpts from Caitlin's diary: see what happens when she goes on a mission trip to Mexico!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: Who I Am. Multnomah Publishers, 2002.
YA FIC Car v.3
Learn how Caitlin's faith keeps her strong during a tumultuous senior year!
Childress, Alice. A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich. Speak, 2003 (1973).
YA FIC Chi
Find out if Benjie can end his drug habit it this poignant title.
Ellis, Deborah. Jackal in the Garden: An Encounter with Bihzad. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Discover more about art through a moving story of an abandoned child!
Geary, Rick. The Beast of Chicago: The Murderous Career of H.H. Holmes. Comicslit, 2003.
YA FIC Gea
Intrigued by The Devil in the White City? Try this graphic novel version of this horrible man!
Geary, Rick. The Borden Treasury. Comicslit, 1997.
YA FIC Gea
Horrid history made more accessible through the graphic novel medium!
Geary, Rick. The Case of Madeleine Smith. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Gea
Did Madeleine poison her lover?! You will have to read this graphic novel to find out!
Giles, Gail. Dead Girls Don't Write Letters. Roaring Brook Press, 2003.
YA FIC Gil
Did Sunny's sister really die in a fire, or is the girl who shows up claiming to be Jazz, an imposter?
Going, K.L. Saint Iggy. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Goi
Will Iggy redeem himself after being kicked out of high school?
Green, John. An Abundance of Katherines. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
Can Colin find a Katherine who won't end up dumping him?!
Mayer, Melody. The Nannies. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC May
How will these young nannies survive in Hollywood?!
Miller, Mary Beth. Aimee. Speak, 2002.
YA FIC Mil
What would you do if you were accused of killing your best friend?
Paterson, Katherine. Bread and Roses, Too. Clarion Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pat
Try this historical fiction piece based on the events of a 1912 labor strike.
Paulsen, Gary. The Legend of Bass Reeves: Being the True and Fictional Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pau
Git yerself caught up in this wild, Western cowboy story!
Richardson, V.A. The House of Windjammer. Bloomsbury, 2003.
YA FIC Ric bk.1
Can a young man keep his family name in good graces?!
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha: Volume 1. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v.1
See if you can figure out the love triangle in this new manga series!
Tachibana, Yutaka. Gatcha Gatcha: Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Tac v.2
What happens between friends Motoko and Yuri when the Hirao and Yabe's feelings are revealed?!
Tharp, Tim. Knights of the Hill Country. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Tha
Enjoy the excitement of this football story!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 5. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.5
Sae is out to break up Toji and Momo! Will she succeed?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 6. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.6
Find out what happens between Toji and Momo!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 7. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.7
Will Kiley and Momo's revenge plan turn deadly for Sae?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl 8. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.8
Is Momo really in love with Toji or is Kiley meant to be her true love?
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 2. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.2
Now that Momo and Kiley are a couple what will happen when Ryo, Kiley's brother, tries to steal Momo?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 3. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.3
Ryo is still after Momo!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 4. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.4
Toji is back on the scene! What will Momo do?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 6. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.6
Momo is caught between Kiley and Toji. Again.
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 7. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.7
Momo ends up in a romantic situation with Toji? Will she give up on Kiley for good?
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 8. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.8
The Momo-Kiley-Toji love triangle gets even messier!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart 9. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.9
Sae is acting really weird.
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Sae's Story 1. Tokyopop, 2005.
YA FIC Ued v.1
In this spin-off series, Sae is the featured character after Momo is off to college!
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book One. Absence of Ink Comic Press, 2004.
YA FIC Vol v.1
Will a hit song turn fate around for two wandering blues players?
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book Two. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Vol v.2
Is Lem Taylor guilty? Who will help him prove his innocence?
Vollmar, Rob and Pablo G. Callejo. Bluesman: Book Three. Comicslit, 2006.
YA FIC Vol v.3
Lem is on the run in this volume!
Westerfield, Scott. The Last Days. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Wes
Find out if it is really the end of the world in this sequel to Peeps.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
'Tis the season for some holiday stories...
Abbot, Hailey, Melissa de la Cruz, Aimee Friedman and Nina Malkin. Mistletoe. Scholastic Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Fri
Enjoy four holiday-themed short stories in this new collection!
YA FIC Fri
Enjoy four holiday-themed short stories in this new collection!
Friday, November 24, 2006
Even More New November YA Fiction!
Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Harmony Books, 1979/2004.
YA FIC Ada
Enjoy this 25th Illustrated Anniversary edition of the classic sci-fi story of Arthur Dent and his towel!
Bloor, Edward. London Calling. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Blo
What would you do if you were transported to the 1940's and a world at war?!
Brown, Susan Taylor. Hugging the Rock. Tricycle Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
Examine the relationship between father and daughter in this poignant story.
Dessen, Sarah. Dreamland. Viking, 2000.
YA FIC Des
Can Caitlin leave the comfort of her dreams and return to reality?
Kaaberbol, Lene. The Shamer's War: Book 4: The Shamer Chronicles. Henry Holt and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Kaa bk. 4
Will Nico and Dina survive the last battle against the Dragon Lord?!
Kindl, Patrice. Owl in Love. Graphia, 1993.
YA FIC Kin
Who will end up with a teen girl who becomes an owl at night?!
Klass, David. Firestorm: The Caretaker Trilogy: Book 1. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
YA FIC Kla bk.1
Find out what happens to Jack when he breaks the rushing record at his high school!
Levitin, Sonia. The Cure. Silver Whistle/Harcourt Brace, 1999.
YA FIC Lev
The years 2407 and 1348 affect each other in this troubling tale.
Little, Jason. Shutterbug Follies: A Graphic Novel. Doubleday Graphic Novels, 2002.
YA FIC Lit
Discover what happens when a photographer develops a picture of a corpse!
Lynch, Chris. Sins of the Fathers. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Lyn
See who is guilty or innocent in Drew's "tribe" of friends and priests!
Madison, Bennet. Lulu Dark and the Summer of the Fox. Sleuth/Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Mad
Lulu is back and this time she has to solve the mystery of her missing mother!
Mapson, Jo-Ann. The Owl and Moon Cafe. Simon and Schuster Paperbacks, 2006.
YA FIC Map
Try this revealing novel about the Moon family women and their secrets.
Bradman, Tony, ed. My Dad's a Punk: 12 Stories About Boys and Their Fathers. Kingfisher, 2006.
YA FIC My
Check out one or all of these 12 stories dealing with the complex relationship between fathers and sons!
Pfeffer, Susan Beth. Life As We Knew It. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Pfe
What happens to life on earth when a meteor hits the moon?
Rabb, M.E. Missing Persons: The Rose Queen. Speak, 2004.
YA FIC Rab
Discover the mystery taking place in Venice, Indiana, in this exciting title!
Roberts, Judson. Viking Warrior: The Strongbow Saga: Book One. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Rob bk. 1
Find out the cost of becoming a Viking warrior in this first title of a new series.
Simmons, Michael. Finding Lubchenko. Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Sim
Will Evan reveal what he has done wrong or will he find a murderer in order to save his father?!
Stolarz, Laurie Faria. Bleed. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Sto
How will the lives of ten teens be changed in this title?
Trottier, Maxine. Three Songs for Courage. Tundra Books, 2006.
YA FIC Tro
Learn what life as a teen might have been like in the 1950's.
Van Draanen, Wendelin. Runaway. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Van
Discover how Holly tries to survive after fleeing her fifth foster home.
Weatherly, Lee. Breakfast at Sadie's. David Fickling Books, 2005.
YA FIC Wea
How can a teen run a bead and breakfast?! Find out in this British import.
YA FIC Ada
Enjoy this 25th Illustrated Anniversary edition of the classic sci-fi story of Arthur Dent and his towel!
Bloor, Edward. London Calling. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Blo
What would you do if you were transported to the 1940's and a world at war?!
Brown, Susan Taylor. Hugging the Rock. Tricycle Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
Examine the relationship between father and daughter in this poignant story.
Dessen, Sarah. Dreamland. Viking, 2000.
YA FIC Des
Can Caitlin leave the comfort of her dreams and return to reality?
Kaaberbol, Lene. The Shamer's War: Book 4: The Shamer Chronicles. Henry Holt and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Kaa bk. 4
Will Nico and Dina survive the last battle against the Dragon Lord?!
Kindl, Patrice. Owl in Love. Graphia, 1993.
YA FIC Kin
Who will end up with a teen girl who becomes an owl at night?!
Klass, David. Firestorm: The Caretaker Trilogy: Book 1. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
YA FIC Kla bk.1
Find out what happens to Jack when he breaks the rushing record at his high school!
Levitin, Sonia. The Cure. Silver Whistle/Harcourt Brace, 1999.
YA FIC Lev
The years 2407 and 1348 affect each other in this troubling tale.
Little, Jason. Shutterbug Follies: A Graphic Novel. Doubleday Graphic Novels, 2002.
YA FIC Lit
Discover what happens when a photographer develops a picture of a corpse!
Lynch, Chris. Sins of the Fathers. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Lyn
See who is guilty or innocent in Drew's "tribe" of friends and priests!
Madison, Bennet. Lulu Dark and the Summer of the Fox. Sleuth/Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Mad
Lulu is back and this time she has to solve the mystery of her missing mother!
Mapson, Jo-Ann. The Owl and Moon Cafe. Simon and Schuster Paperbacks, 2006.
YA FIC Map
Try this revealing novel about the Moon family women and their secrets.
Bradman, Tony, ed. My Dad's a Punk: 12 Stories About Boys and Their Fathers. Kingfisher, 2006.
YA FIC My
Check out one or all of these 12 stories dealing with the complex relationship between fathers and sons!
Pfeffer, Susan Beth. Life As We Knew It. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Pfe
What happens to life on earth when a meteor hits the moon?
Rabb, M.E. Missing Persons: The Rose Queen. Speak, 2004.
YA FIC Rab
Discover the mystery taking place in Venice, Indiana, in this exciting title!
Roberts, Judson. Viking Warrior: The Strongbow Saga: Book One. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Rob bk. 1
Find out the cost of becoming a Viking warrior in this first title of a new series.
Simmons, Michael. Finding Lubchenko. Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Sim
Will Evan reveal what he has done wrong or will he find a murderer in order to save his father?!
Stolarz, Laurie Faria. Bleed. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Sto
How will the lives of ten teens be changed in this title?
Trottier, Maxine. Three Songs for Courage. Tundra Books, 2006.
YA FIC Tro
Learn what life as a teen might have been like in the 1950's.
Van Draanen, Wendelin. Runaway. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Van
Discover how Holly tries to survive after fleeing her fifth foster home.
Weatherly, Lee. Breakfast at Sadie's. David Fickling Books, 2005.
YA FIC Wea
How can a teen run a bead and breakfast?! Find out in this British import.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Tamora Pierce was here!
Thank you to everyone (over eighty!) who came out to meet Tamora Pierce last night.
She read from her newest Tortall title, Beka Cooper: Terrier, and spoke about her inspirations, being a writer and signed books for all ages.
We thank Tamora, Random House and The Mystery Spot (an independent bookstore from Carmel, Indiana) for visiting us at the Crawfordsville District Public Library.
We hope to have more author visits in the future! Thank you for making this such a positive experience!
She read from her newest Tortall title, Beka Cooper: Terrier, and spoke about her inspirations, being a writer and signed books for all ages.
We thank Tamora, Random House and The Mystery Spot (an independent bookstore from Carmel, Indiana) for visiting us at the Crawfordsville District Public Library.
We hope to have more author visits in the future! Thank you for making this such a positive experience!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
November Non-Fiction and Graphic Novels!
Burns, Kate. Students' Rights. Thomson Gale, 2007.
YA 379.2 Bur
Learn about your rights with this informative title! Check the new YA cart to find it!
Graphic Novels
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute: Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.2
Will Ami and Noa find boyfriends?
Geary, Rick. The Fatal Bullet: The Assassination of President James A. Garfield. ComicsLit, 1999.
YA FIC Gea
An illustrated look at the death of a president.
Holm, Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Babymouse: Rock Star. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Hol
Can Babymouse rock the world? Or, at least, her school?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart Volume 5. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.5
Sae is in deep trouble. Will Momo help her enemy?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart: Volume 10. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.10
Will Momo choose Toji or Kiley?
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Ruso Renkin: Volume 2, Fade to Black. VIZ Media, LLC, 2006.
YA FIC Wat vol.2
Humans and brain-eaters, oh my!
YA 379.2 Bur
Learn about your rights with this informative title! Check the new YA cart to find it!
Graphic Novels
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute: Volume 2. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.2
Will Ami and Noa find boyfriends?
Geary, Rick. The Fatal Bullet: The Assassination of President James A. Garfield. ComicsLit, 1999.
YA FIC Gea
An illustrated look at the death of a president.
Holm, Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Babymouse: Rock Star. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Hol
Can Babymouse rock the world? Or, at least, her school?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart Volume 5. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Ued v.5
Sae is in deep trouble. Will Momo help her enemy?!
Ueda, Miwa. Peach Girl: Change of Heart: Volume 10. Tokyopop, 2004.
YA FIC Ued v.10
Will Momo choose Toji or Kiley?
Watsuki, Nobuhiro. Ruso Renkin: Volume 2, Fade to Black. VIZ Media, LLC, 2006.
YA FIC Wat vol.2
Humans and brain-eaters, oh my!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
New November YA Fiction!
Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Harmony Books, 1979.
YA FIC Ada
Join Arthur Dent on this classic tale of humans, androids and towels!
Alvarez, Julia. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 1991.
YA FIC Alv
Find out what happens to the four Garcia Girls when they are forced to relocate to the Bronx.
Cabot, Meg. How to be Popular. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
Is popularity really worth it? Find out in this new title!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: My Name is Chloe. Multnomah Publishers, 2002.
YA FIC Car
Will Chloe handle the pressures of Christian-Rock stardom?!
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony. Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Col
Fairies, demons and a very smart twelve-year-old!
Echols, Jennifer. Major Crush. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Ech
Can Virginia and Drew get past the fact that they have to share the role of drum major?!
Frost, Helen. The Braid. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Fro
Written in verse this is the story of two sisters who are separated from each other.
Hautman, Pete. Rash. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Hau
What would you do if you were wrongly sent to jail in a Canadian pizza factory?!
Hearn, Lian. Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book One. Riverhead Books, 2002.
YA FIC Hea
Discover Takeo and his unbelievable destiny!
Johnson, Catherine. Face Value. Walker & Company, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
London fashion and all it encompasses may be more than these models expected!
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink: Raina's Story. Laurel-Leaf Books, 2005.
YA FIC McD
Will Raina’s ex-boyfriend destroy her life? Or will her mother’s secret?
McDaniel, Lurlene. Briana's Gift. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC McD
How can Sissy help her pregnant sister and hard-working mother?
Madison, Bennett. Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls. Sleuth/Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Mad
Don’t steal a girl's favorite purse!
Marshall, Bev. Hot Fudge Sundae Blues. Ballantine Books, 2005.
YA FIC Mar
Can Layla Jay save her mother from her "reckless ways?"
Mechling, Lauren and Laura Moser. The Rise and Fall of a 10th-Grade Social Climber. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
YA FIC Mec
See if Mimi can make her way to the top of the pecking order at a private school in NYC!
Myracle, Lauren. ttyl. Amulet Books, 2004.
YA FIC Myr
The book that preceded ttfn introduces us to Maddie, Angela and Zoe and their instant-messages!
Papademetriou, Lisa. The Wizard, Witch and Two Girls from Jersey. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Pap
Can Jersey girls save a realm of fantasy? Maybe with the help of that talking squirrel!
Paolini, Christopher. Eldest. Rocaeditorial, 2005.
YA FIC Pao SPA
The sequel to Eragon—en espanol!
Pierce, Tamora. Beka Cooper: Terrier. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Pie
The highly anticipated newest legend out of Tortall!
Richardson, E.E. The Intruders. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Ric
Two guys living in the same house are having the same nightmares! See what unfolds in this scary story!
Scrimger, Richard. From Charlie's Point of View. Sleuth/Dutton, 2005.
YA FIC Scr
Will Charlie prove that his dad is innocent of robbery?!
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Slawter. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Sha
Some of the characters from the first two titles in this series are back…to make a movie!
Woods, Brenda. Emako Blue. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004.
YA FIC Woo
Find out what happens to the titular character on the mean streets of L.A.'s South Central.
YA FIC Ada
Join Arthur Dent on this classic tale of humans, androids and towels!
Alvarez, Julia. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 1991.
YA FIC Alv
Find out what happens to the four Garcia Girls when they are forced to relocate to the Bronx.
Cabot, Meg. How to be Popular. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
Is popularity really worth it? Find out in this new title!
Carlson, Melody. Diary of a Teenage Girl: My Name is Chloe. Multnomah Publishers, 2002.
YA FIC Car
Will Chloe handle the pressures of Christian-Rock stardom?!
Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony. Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Col
Fairies, demons and a very smart twelve-year-old!
Echols, Jennifer. Major Crush. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Ech
Can Virginia and Drew get past the fact that they have to share the role of drum major?!
Frost, Helen. The Braid. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Fro
Written in verse this is the story of two sisters who are separated from each other.
Hautman, Pete. Rash. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Hau
What would you do if you were wrongly sent to jail in a Canadian pizza factory?!
Hearn, Lian. Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book One. Riverhead Books, 2002.
YA FIC Hea
Discover Takeo and his unbelievable destiny!
Johnson, Catherine. Face Value. Walker & Company, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
London fashion and all it encompasses may be more than these models expected!
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink: Raina's Story. Laurel-Leaf Books, 2005.
YA FIC McD
Will Raina’s ex-boyfriend destroy her life? Or will her mother’s secret?
McDaniel, Lurlene. Briana's Gift. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC McD
How can Sissy help her pregnant sister and hard-working mother?
Madison, Bennett. Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls. Sleuth/Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Mad
Don’t steal a girl's favorite purse!
Marshall, Bev. Hot Fudge Sundae Blues. Ballantine Books, 2005.
YA FIC Mar
Can Layla Jay save her mother from her "reckless ways?"
Mechling, Lauren and Laura Moser. The Rise and Fall of a 10th-Grade Social Climber. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
YA FIC Mec
See if Mimi can make her way to the top of the pecking order at a private school in NYC!
Myracle, Lauren. ttyl. Amulet Books, 2004.
YA FIC Myr
The book that preceded ttfn introduces us to Maddie, Angela and Zoe and their instant-messages!
Papademetriou, Lisa. The Wizard, Witch and Two Girls from Jersey. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Pap
Can Jersey girls save a realm of fantasy? Maybe with the help of that talking squirrel!
Paolini, Christopher. Eldest. Rocaeditorial, 2005.
YA FIC Pao SPA
The sequel to Eragon—en espanol!
Pierce, Tamora. Beka Cooper: Terrier. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Pie
The highly anticipated newest legend out of Tortall!
Richardson, E.E. The Intruders. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Ric
Two guys living in the same house are having the same nightmares! See what unfolds in this scary story!
Scrimger, Richard. From Charlie's Point of View. Sleuth/Dutton, 2005.
YA FIC Scr
Will Charlie prove that his dad is innocent of robbery?!
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Slawter. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Sha
Some of the characters from the first two titles in this series are back…to make a movie!
Woods, Brenda. Emako Blue. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004.
YA FIC Woo
Find out what happens to the titular character on the mean streets of L.A.'s South Central.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Book Club Today!
Teens Read Lit meets today!
4p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
Join us to discuss Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce!
We will talk about what kinds of questions we might like to ask her when she visits CDPL next Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 7:30p.m.
Snacks, talk and fun!
See you there!
4p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
Join us to discuss Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce!
We will talk about what kinds of questions we might like to ask her when she visits CDPL next Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 7:30p.m.
Snacks, talk and fun!
See you there!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
More New Teen Titles...
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. The Hollow: Drowned. Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Gol v.2
The second title in this series in which Shane and Aimee com across more danger.
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. The Hollow: Mischief. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gol v.3
Tension is brewing between our heroes in this, the third title in "The Hollow" series.
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. The Hollow: Enemies. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gol v.4
Can Aimee forgive in order to save Sleepy Hollow?
Herrick, Steven. By the River. Front Street, 2004.
YA FIC Her
Will Harry solve the mysteries of living in a small town?
Johnson, Maureen. Devilish. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
Would you sell your soul to be popular?
Koja, Kathe. Going Under. Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Koj
Discover how teen siblings cope with the suicide of a good friend.
Lansens, Lori. The Girls. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Lan
Learn about life as a conjoined twin in this heart-wrenching tale.
Meyer, Stephanie. New Moon. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Mey
Bella and Edward's love saga continues but, you have to wonder, can a human girl really keep dating a vampire?
Sanchez, Alex. Getting It. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC San
Will Carlos undergo a makeover from a classmate, Sal, who everyone thinks is gay, in order to get the attention of the super popular and cute Roxy?
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Demon Thief. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Sha v.2
We meet new and powerful characters in this the second title in "The Demonata" series. Meanwhile what are Dervish, Grubbs and Bill-E doing?!
Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak: Lord of Shadows. Little, Brown and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Sha v.11
Is Darren's world really doomed? Find out in the eleventh title in this popular series.
Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak: Sons of Destiny. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Sha v.12
What happens when Darren must face his archenemy?
Stork, Francisco X. Behind the Eyes. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sto
Discover how Hector deals with gang violence and high school life in this riveting title.
Valdes-Rodriguez, Alisa. Haters. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Val
Will Paski get sucked in to a clique or become a victim of their cruelty?
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Would I Lie to You. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
Another title in the "Gossip Girl" series! Will Serena and Blair stay best friends? Will Nate finally be true to Blair? Will Serena screw everything up? You'll just have to read it to find out.
Windsor, Patricia. Nightwood. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Win
Maybe these teens should have gone on the class trip to DC instead of camping out in some creepy woods.
Graphic Novel
McKeever, Sean. Spiderman: Power Struggle. Marvel Adventures, 2005.
YA FIC McK v.2
See what Spiderman is up to in this collection of comics!
YA FIC Gol v.2
The second title in this series in which Shane and Aimee com across more danger.
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. The Hollow: Mischief. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gol v.3
Tension is brewing between our heroes in this, the third title in "The Hollow" series.
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. The Hollow: Enemies. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gol v.4
Can Aimee forgive in order to save Sleepy Hollow?
Herrick, Steven. By the River. Front Street, 2004.
YA FIC Her
Will Harry solve the mysteries of living in a small town?
Johnson, Maureen. Devilish. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
Would you sell your soul to be popular?
Koja, Kathe. Going Under. Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Koj
Discover how teen siblings cope with the suicide of a good friend.
Lansens, Lori. The Girls. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Lan
Learn about life as a conjoined twin in this heart-wrenching tale.
Meyer, Stephanie. New Moon. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Mey
Bella and Edward's love saga continues but, you have to wonder, can a human girl really keep dating a vampire?
Sanchez, Alex. Getting It. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC San
Will Carlos undergo a makeover from a classmate, Sal, who everyone thinks is gay, in order to get the attention of the super popular and cute Roxy?
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Demon Thief. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Sha v.2
We meet new and powerful characters in this the second title in "The Demonata" series. Meanwhile what are Dervish, Grubbs and Bill-E doing?!
Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak: Lord of Shadows. Little, Brown and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Sha v.11
Is Darren's world really doomed? Find out in the eleventh title in this popular series.
Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak: Sons of Destiny. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Sha v.12
What happens when Darren must face his archenemy?
Stork, Francisco X. Behind the Eyes. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sto
Discover how Hector deals with gang violence and high school life in this riveting title.
Valdes-Rodriguez, Alisa. Haters. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Val
Will Paski get sucked in to a clique or become a victim of their cruelty?
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Would I Lie to You. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
Another title in the "Gossip Girl" series! Will Serena and Blair stay best friends? Will Nate finally be true to Blair? Will Serena screw everything up? You'll just have to read it to find out.
Windsor, Patricia. Nightwood. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Win
Maybe these teens should have gone on the class trip to DC instead of camping out in some creepy woods.
Graphic Novel
McKeever, Sean. Spiderman: Power Struggle. Marvel Adventures, 2005.
YA FIC McK v.2
See what Spiderman is up to in this collection of comics!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
New Fall Fiction for Teens!
Almond, David. Clay. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Alm
Davie's new friend has some strange powers!
Alvarez, Julia. Saving the World. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2006.
YA FIC Alv
A latina writer gets wrapped up in this story of medicine and truth.
Barkley, Brad and Heather Helper. Scrambeled Eggs at Midnight. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Bar
Two teens stuck with parents who are constantly on the move meet and forge a friendship. Will it last?
Benson, Kate. Two Harbors. Harcourt, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Ben
Will Casey find her departed mother and boyfriend in Hollywood?
Butcher, Kristin. Chat Room. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC But
Be careful where and with who you "chat."
Cabot, Meg. Princess in Training. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Cab
In this, the sixth volume of "The Princess Diaries," Mia is nominated for class president but is not sure she really wants the responsibility.
Dines, Carol. The Queen's Soprano. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Din
Will Angelica manage to run away to hospitable Queen Christina and sing in her court?
Ferris, Jean. Much Ado About Grubstake. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Fer
Can Arley Pickett find out the truth about her mining town?
Freymeann-Weyr, Garret. Stay With Me. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Fre
How impossible is love, really?
YA FIC Alm
Davie's new friend has some strange powers!
Alvarez, Julia. Saving the World. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2006.
YA FIC Alv
A latina writer gets wrapped up in this story of medicine and truth.
Barkley, Brad and Heather Helper. Scrambeled Eggs at Midnight. Dutton Books, 2006.
YA FIC Bar
Two teens stuck with parents who are constantly on the move meet and forge a friendship. Will it last?
Benson, Kate. Two Harbors. Harcourt, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Ben
Will Casey find her departed mother and boyfriend in Hollywood?
Butcher, Kristin. Chat Room. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC But
Be careful where and with who you "chat."
Cabot, Meg. Princess in Training. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Cab
In this, the sixth volume of "The Princess Diaries," Mia is nominated for class president but is not sure she really wants the responsibility.
Dines, Carol. The Queen's Soprano. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Din
Will Angelica manage to run away to hospitable Queen Christina and sing in her court?
Ferris, Jean. Much Ado About Grubstake. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Fer
Can Arley Pickett find out the truth about her mining town?
Freymeann-Weyr, Garret. Stay With Me. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
YA FIC Fre
How impossible is love, really?
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Thursday's Teen Flick--October 19, 2006
Neil Gaiman's "Mirrormask"
PG
approximately 101 minutes
Can Helena find the mirrormask and save the kingdom and her family?
Join us for this unique piece of film-making!
Free pop and popcorn!
We will get started at 4p.m.
PG
approximately 101 minutes
Can Helena find the mirrormask and save the kingdom and her family?
Join us for this unique piece of film-making!
Free pop and popcorn!
We will get started at 4p.m.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Teens Read Lit-Pick up your November Book!
November's Title:
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce!
We have copies available!
Come by and pick one up today!
We will meet on Thursday, November 2 at 4:00p.m.
Meet Tamora Pierce at the library on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30p.m.
The book for December will be Scott Westerfeld's Uglies.
The book for January will be Kathe Koja's Buddha Boy.
Join us for snacks and talk and hanging out at the library!
Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce!
We have copies available!
Come by and pick one up today!
We will meet on Thursday, November 2 at 4:00p.m.
Meet Tamora Pierce at the library on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30p.m.
The book for December will be Scott Westerfeld's Uglies.
The book for January will be Kathe Koja's Buddha Boy.
Join us for snacks and talk and hanging out at the library!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Teens Read Lit First Meeting!
If you have read the book for this Thursday's meeting, Eva by Peter Dickinson, do not forget to join us at the library!
Kat will lead a fun discussion and there will be pop and pizza!
You can pick up the book for the next meeting as well.
We will be reading and discussing Tamora Pierce's Trickster's Queen for our November 2 meeting. Tamora Pierce will be visiting the library on November 9 at 7:30p.m. You can read the book and meet this fabulous author!
Kat will lead a fun discussion and there will be pop and pizza!
You can pick up the book for the next meeting as well.
We will be reading and discussing Tamora Pierce's Trickster's Queen for our November 2 meeting. Tamora Pierce will be visiting the library on November 9 at 7:30p.m. You can read the book and meet this fabulous author!
Teens Read Lit First Meeting!
If you have read the book for this Thursday's meeting, Eva by Peter Dickinson, do not forget to join us at the library!
Kat will lead a fun discussion and there will be pop and pizza!
You can pick up the book for the next meeting as well.
We will be reading and discussing Tamora Pierce's Trickster's Queen for our November 2 meeting. Tamora Pierce will be visiting the library on November 9 at 7:30p.m. You can read the book and meet this fabulous author!
Kat will lead a fun discussion and there will be pop and pizza!
You can pick up the book for the next meeting as well.
We will be reading and discussing Tamora Pierce's Trickster's Queen for our November 2 meeting. Tamora Pierce will be visiting the library on November 9 at 7:30p.m. You can read the book and meet this fabulous author!
Monday, September 25, 2006
More New Graphic Novels for September!
Akimoto, Nami. Ultra Cute. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Aki v.1
Can Ami and Noa find true love?!
Akino, Matsuri. Petshop of Horrors. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Aki v.1
Would you want to stop in at Count D's pet shop?!
Eisner, Will. The Best of the Spirit. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Eis
Check out this comic strip character who began in 1940!
Niles, Steve. 30 Days of Night. IDW Publishing, 2004.
Art by Ben Templesmith
Letters and Design by Robbie Robbins
YA FIC Nil
Like a horror movie, but in book/graphic novel format.
Park, Sang-Sun. Ark Angels. Tokyopop, 2005.
YA FIC Par v.1
Three magical girls must save the world!
Powell, Eric. Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities. Dark Horse Books, 2005.
Art by Kyle Hotz
YA FIC Pow
Billy the Kid joins a freakshow!
YA FIC Aki v.1
Can Ami and Noa find true love?!
Akino, Matsuri. Petshop of Horrors. Tokyopop, 2003.
YA FIC Aki v.1
Would you want to stop in at Count D's pet shop?!
Eisner, Will. The Best of the Spirit. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Eis
Check out this comic strip character who began in 1940!
Niles, Steve. 30 Days of Night. IDW Publishing, 2004.
Art by Ben Templesmith
Letters and Design by Robbie Robbins
YA FIC Nil
Like a horror movie, but in book/graphic novel format.
Park, Sang-Sun. Ark Angels. Tokyopop, 2005.
YA FIC Par v.1
Three magical girls must save the world!
Powell, Eric. Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities. Dark Horse Books, 2005.
Art by Kyle Hotz
YA FIC Pow
Billy the Kid joins a freakshow!
New Teen Fiction in the library!
Need a break from I-Steps? Required reading?
Try one of these titles...
Brenna, Beverley. Wild Orchid. Red Deer Press, 2005.
YA FIC Bre
How will Taylor, an autistic teen, deal with meeting new people at a national park?
Cabot, Meg. Party Princess. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
In volume seven of "The Princess Diaries," Mia learns how to get down and party, maybe.
Cabot, Meg. Sweet Sixteen Princess. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
In volume seven-and-a-half, Mia wants a birthday celebration with her boyfriend, not the blow-out bash Grand-mere has in mind!
Fletcher, Susan. Alphabet of Dreams. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Fle
What will become of Mitra and her brother Babak, children of royal blood, when Babak's amazing gift is discovered by a man of great power?
Goobie, Beth. The Dream Where the Losers Go. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Goo
Can Skey quit hurting herself and end the strange dreams of dark tunnels?
Hostetter, Joyce Meyer. Blue. Calkins Creeks Books, 2006.
YA FIC Hos
Ann Fay takes over as the "man of the house" when her father goes off to fight in WWII.
Lawlor, Laurie. The Two Loves of Will Shakespeare. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Law
How did Will end up married to two women, both named Anne?!
Limb, Sue. Girl, Nearly 16, Absolute Torture. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Lim
In this, the sequel to Girl, 15, Charming But Insane, Jess Jordan returns with all the dramatic flair one can handle! Her mom is weepy, she has to leave her beau around beautiful Flora and she's off to Cornwall for a two week visit with her dad.
Limb, Sue. Girl, Going on 17, Pants On Fire. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Lim
Jess is back for a third time and ends up pants-less in her backyard! You will have to read this hilarous title to find out why!
Noel, Alyson. Art Geeks and Prom Queens. St. Martin's Griffin, 2005.
YA FIC Noe
How will Rio fit in at her new SoCal high school?
Reeve, Philip. Predator's Gold. Eos, 2003.
YA FIC Ree
In this sequel to Mortal Engines, Tom and Hester are in danger--again.
Riordan, Rick. The Sea of Monsters. Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Rio v.2
Book Two of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series in which a dodgeball game turns deadly!
Sleator, William. The Boy Who Couldn't Die. Amulet Books, 2004.
YA FIC Sle
Ken makes a deal that results in death, not his own, but in murdering others!
Whittemore, Jo. Escape From Arylon: The Silverskin Legacy. Llewellyn Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Whi
Can Megan and Ainsley, no longer friends, save Earth while trapped in a world called Arylon?
Try one of these titles...
Brenna, Beverley. Wild Orchid. Red Deer Press, 2005.
YA FIC Bre
How will Taylor, an autistic teen, deal with meeting new people at a national park?
Cabot, Meg. Party Princess. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
In volume seven of "The Princess Diaries," Mia learns how to get down and party, maybe.
Cabot, Meg. Sweet Sixteen Princess. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Cab
In volume seven-and-a-half, Mia wants a birthday celebration with her boyfriend, not the blow-out bash Grand-mere has in mind!
Fletcher, Susan. Alphabet of Dreams. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Fle
What will become of Mitra and her brother Babak, children of royal blood, when Babak's amazing gift is discovered by a man of great power?
Goobie, Beth. The Dream Where the Losers Go. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Goo
Can Skey quit hurting herself and end the strange dreams of dark tunnels?
Hostetter, Joyce Meyer. Blue. Calkins Creeks Books, 2006.
YA FIC Hos
Ann Fay takes over as the "man of the house" when her father goes off to fight in WWII.
Lawlor, Laurie. The Two Loves of Will Shakespeare. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Law
How did Will end up married to two women, both named Anne?!
Limb, Sue. Girl, Nearly 16, Absolute Torture. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Lim
In this, the sequel to Girl, 15, Charming But Insane, Jess Jordan returns with all the dramatic flair one can handle! Her mom is weepy, she has to leave her beau around beautiful Flora and she's off to Cornwall for a two week visit with her dad.
Limb, Sue. Girl, Going on 17, Pants On Fire. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Lim
Jess is back for a third time and ends up pants-less in her backyard! You will have to read this hilarous title to find out why!
Noel, Alyson. Art Geeks and Prom Queens. St. Martin's Griffin, 2005.
YA FIC Noe
How will Rio fit in at her new SoCal high school?
Reeve, Philip. Predator's Gold. Eos, 2003.
YA FIC Ree
In this sequel to Mortal Engines, Tom and Hester are in danger--again.
Riordan, Rick. The Sea of Monsters. Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Rio v.2
Book Two of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series in which a dodgeball game turns deadly!
Sleator, William. The Boy Who Couldn't Die. Amulet Books, 2004.
YA FIC Sle
Ken makes a deal that results in death, not his own, but in murdering others!
Whittemore, Jo. Escape From Arylon: The Silverskin Legacy. Llewellyn Publications, 2006.
YA FIC Whi
Can Megan and Ainsley, no longer friends, save Earth while trapped in a world called Arylon?
Teens Read Lit!
Our new teen reading club will have its first meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2006.
We will meet from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
This month's book is Eva by Peter Dickinson.
How far would your parents go to keep you alive?!
We still have a few copies available for you to borrow so come in today and check out this title!
Our book for the November 2, 2006 meeting will be Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce.
Tamora Pierce will be at the library on November 9, 2006 at 7:30p.m.
You can read one of her books and then meet her!
We will meet from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
This month's book is Eva by Peter Dickinson.
How far would your parents go to keep you alive?!
We still have a few copies available for you to borrow so come in today and check out this title!
Our book for the November 2, 2006 meeting will be Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce.
Tamora Pierce will be at the library on November 9, 2006 at 7:30p.m.
You can read one of her books and then meet her!
Saturday, September 09, 2006
New Graphic Novels for September!
Baltazar, Art. Gorilla, Gorilla. Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Bal v.2
Lizard Lizard and an evil banana split?!
Ennis, Garth. War Stories: Vol. 2. Vertigo/DC Comics, 2006
Art by David Lloyd, Cam Kennedy, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine
YA FIC Enn v.2
Learn about some of the horrors of war in this brilliantly illustrated collection.
Ito, Kako and Betty Neels. Harlequin Pink: A Girl in a Million. Dark Horse Manga, 2005.
YA FIC Ito
Will Caroline ever be a bride?
Kirkman, Robert and Tony Moore. The Walking Dead: Volume 1, Days Gone Bye. Image Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Kir v.1
Zombies!
Kobayashi, Jin. School Rumble. Del Rey, 2006.
YA FIC Kob v.1
It is a comedy of errors in this high school themed manga!
Martin, Ann M. and Raina Telgemeier. The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea.
Graphix/Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
Discover the origins of the popular "Babysitters Club."
Mochizuki, Minetaro. Dragon Head. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Moc v.1
It all starts with a tragic train derailment...
Morrison, Grant and Duncan Fegredo. Kid Eternity. DC Comics, 2006.
Lettered by Gaspar Saladino
YA FIC Mor
Join Jerry Sullivan on an adventure into the afterlife!
Rucka, Greg and Geoff Johns. Wonder Woman: Land of the Dead. DC Comics, 2006.
Art and Letters by Drew Johnson, Justiniano, Rags Morales, Sean Phillips, Maicael Bair, Ray Snyder, Mark Propst, Livesay, Walden Wong, Richard and Tanya Horie, James Sinclair , Todd Klein and Pat Brosseau
YA FIC Ruc
Can Wonder Woman face her enemies without the ability to see them?
Sfar, Joann. Vampire Loves. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Sfa
Apparently relationships are still difficult when you are dead or a vampire.
Simone, Gail. Villains United. DC Comics, 2005.
Art by Dale Eaglesham, Val Semeiks, Wade Von Grawbadger, Prentis Rollins, Sno-Cone, Jared K. Fletcher and Pat Brosseau
YA FIC Sim
Villains seek revenge on the Justice League of America but can they do it as a unified entity? They are villains, after all.
Trondheim, Lewis. A.L.I.E.E.E.N. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Tro
Can you translate this alien comic book?!
Weinstein, Lauren R. Girl Stories. Henry Holt and Company, LLC., 2006.
YA FIC Wei
From eighth grade to high school and beyond this is a collection of very amusing and at times, poignant, stories!
YA FIC Bal v.2
Lizard Lizard and an evil banana split?!
Ennis, Garth. War Stories: Vol. 2. Vertigo/DC Comics, 2006
Art by David Lloyd, Cam Kennedy, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine
YA FIC Enn v.2
Learn about some of the horrors of war in this brilliantly illustrated collection.
Ito, Kako and Betty Neels. Harlequin Pink: A Girl in a Million. Dark Horse Manga, 2005.
YA FIC Ito
Will Caroline ever be a bride?
Kirkman, Robert and Tony Moore. The Walking Dead: Volume 1, Days Gone Bye. Image Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Kir v.1
Zombies!
Kobayashi, Jin. School Rumble. Del Rey, 2006.
YA FIC Kob v.1
It is a comedy of errors in this high school themed manga!
Martin, Ann M. and Raina Telgemeier. The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea.
Graphix/Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
Discover the origins of the popular "Babysitters Club."
Mochizuki, Minetaro. Dragon Head. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Moc v.1
It all starts with a tragic train derailment...
Morrison, Grant and Duncan Fegredo. Kid Eternity. DC Comics, 2006.
Lettered by Gaspar Saladino
YA FIC Mor
Join Jerry Sullivan on an adventure into the afterlife!
Rucka, Greg and Geoff Johns. Wonder Woman: Land of the Dead. DC Comics, 2006.
Art and Letters by Drew Johnson, Justiniano, Rags Morales, Sean Phillips, Maicael Bair, Ray Snyder, Mark Propst, Livesay, Walden Wong, Richard and Tanya Horie, James Sinclair , Todd Klein and Pat Brosseau
YA FIC Ruc
Can Wonder Woman face her enemies without the ability to see them?
Sfar, Joann. Vampire Loves. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Sfa
Apparently relationships are still difficult when you are dead or a vampire.
Simone, Gail. Villains United. DC Comics, 2005.
Art by Dale Eaglesham, Val Semeiks, Wade Von Grawbadger, Prentis Rollins, Sno-Cone, Jared K. Fletcher and Pat Brosseau
YA FIC Sim
Villains seek revenge on the Justice League of America but can they do it as a unified entity? They are villains, after all.
Trondheim, Lewis. A.L.I.E.E.E.N. First Second, 2006.
YA FIC Tro
Can you translate this alien comic book?!
Weinstein, Lauren R. Girl Stories. Henry Holt and Company, LLC., 2006.
YA FIC Wei
From eighth grade to high school and beyond this is a collection of very amusing and at times, poignant, stories!
More New YA Titles for September!
Craft, Elizabeth and Sarah Fain. Bass Ackwards and Belly Up. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Cra
Four friends decide to either fulfill their wishes or those of their parents in this title.
Fletcher, Christine. Tallulah Falls. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Fle
En route to help her best friend, Maeve, Tallulah encounters some major setbacks.
Larbalestier, Justine. Magic Lessons. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Lar v.2
The second title in the Magic or Madness trilogy in which Reason may find salvation from the madness!
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink: Holly's Story. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC McD
Holly is undergoing the stress of figuring out teenage boys when a terrible thing happens that should bring her and her fellow Pink Angels closer together.
Mackall, Dandi Daley. Eva Underground. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Mac
Eva moves from the comforts of Chicago to the unknown that awaits in Poland in this story of finding where home really exists.
Mayer, Melody. Friends With Benefits: A Nannies Novel. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC May
Book number two in the "Nannies" series. Will Lydia, Esme and Kiley make it through the summer?
Olin, Sean. Killing Britney. Simon Pulse, 2005.
YA FIC Oli
Britney is surrounded by tragedy. Will sh be the next one to die?
Paver, Michelle. Wolf Brother. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
YA FIC Pav v.1
The first title in the "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series in which Torak and his wolf-cub friend must save the world!
Paver, Michelle. Spirit Walker. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pav v. 2
Book number 2 in the "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series in which Torak continues his adventures.
Chbosky, Stephen, ed. Pieces: A Collection of New Voices. MTV Books/Pocket Books, 2000.
YA FIC Pie
A collection of edgy short stories that are sure to open your mind and entertain you!
Reeve, Philip. Infernal Devices. EOS/HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Ree
Hester and Tom are off on a dangerous journey when their daughter, Wren, is stolen.
Cart, Michael, ed. Rush Hour: Reckless. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Rus v. 4
This is volume four of this "Journal of Contemporary Voices." Included are several short stories by some of today's most exciting young adult authors!
Stahler, Jr., David. Doppelganger. EOS/HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Sta
Find out how horrible monsters can be in this exciting, dark tale.
YA FIC Cra
Four friends decide to either fulfill their wishes or those of their parents in this title.
Fletcher, Christine. Tallulah Falls. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Fle
En route to help her best friend, Maeve, Tallulah encounters some major setbacks.
Larbalestier, Justine. Magic Lessons. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Lar v.2
The second title in the Magic or Madness trilogy in which Reason may find salvation from the madness!
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink: Holly's Story. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC McD
Holly is undergoing the stress of figuring out teenage boys when a terrible thing happens that should bring her and her fellow Pink Angels closer together.
Mackall, Dandi Daley. Eva Underground. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Mac
Eva moves from the comforts of Chicago to the unknown that awaits in Poland in this story of finding where home really exists.
Mayer, Melody. Friends With Benefits: A Nannies Novel. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC May
Book number two in the "Nannies" series. Will Lydia, Esme and Kiley make it through the summer?
Olin, Sean. Killing Britney. Simon Pulse, 2005.
YA FIC Oli
Britney is surrounded by tragedy. Will sh be the next one to die?
Paver, Michelle. Wolf Brother. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
YA FIC Pav v.1
The first title in the "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series in which Torak and his wolf-cub friend must save the world!
Paver, Michelle. Spirit Walker. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pav v. 2
Book number 2 in the "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series in which Torak continues his adventures.
Chbosky, Stephen, ed. Pieces: A Collection of New Voices. MTV Books/Pocket Books, 2000.
YA FIC Pie
A collection of edgy short stories that are sure to open your mind and entertain you!
Reeve, Philip. Infernal Devices. EOS/HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Ree
Hester and Tom are off on a dangerous journey when their daughter, Wren, is stolen.
Cart, Michael, ed. Rush Hour: Reckless. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Rus v. 4
This is volume four of this "Journal of Contemporary Voices." Included are several short stories by some of today's most exciting young adult authors!
Stahler, Jr., David. Doppelganger. EOS/HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Sta
Find out how horrible monsters can be in this exciting, dark tale.
Friday, September 01, 2006
New YA Books for September...
Welcome back to school! Here are some titles that will help you take a little break from all that homework...
Antieau, Kim. Mercy, Unbound. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Ant
Is Mercy O'Connor anorexic or turning into an angel?
Barnholdt, Lauren. Reality Chick. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Bar
Imagine going to college and being on a reality show!
Broach, Elise. Desert Crossing. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
What happens to three teens who hit something or someone in the middle of the night?
Carter, Alden R. Love, Football, and other Contact Sports. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Life in high school has never been funnier than in this collection of interwoven stories.
Cohn, Rachel and David Levithan. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Coh
Infused with pop culture, this is the story of a teenage couple looking for love in NYC.
Cornish, D. M. Monster Blood Tattoo Book One: Foundling. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Cor v.1
Go monster hunting in the first in this series! Also check out the lengthy glossary!
Dean, Zoey. American Beauty: An A-List Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Dea
In the seventh installment of the A-Listers it is time for the girls to graduate! What will happen to Anna, Cammie and Sam?!
Dorfman, Joaquin. Playing it Cool. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Dor
Sebastian seems capable of anything. Can he pull off and identity switch?
Ehrenhaft, Daniel. Drawing a Blank: Or How I Tried to Solve a Mystery, End a Feud, and Land the Girl of My Dreams. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Trevor Ristow
YA FIC Ehr
What would you do if your dad was being held captive in Scotland?!
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. Horseman (The Hollow). Razor Bill, 2005.
YA FIC Gol
Can Aimee, Shane and Stasia convince anyone of the oddness going on in Sleepy Hollow?!
Grant, K.M. Blood Red Horse. Walker and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Gra
The first book in the De Granville Trilogy in which Will and Gavin are called to join the Crusade.
Grant, K.M. Green Jasper. Walker and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Gra
The second book in the De Granville Trilogy in which Will and Gavin return to England only to find more chaos.
Hautman, Pete and Mary Logue. Snatched. Sleuth/Putnam, 2006.
YA FIC Hau v.1
What will happen to Roni and Brian when they try to find their kidnapped classmate?
Henry, April. Shock Point. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Hen
Can Cassie escape a hellish boot camp and reveal the truth about her step-father?
Jansen, Hanna. Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You. Carolrhoda Books, 2006.
Translated from the German by Elizabeth D. Crawford
YA FIC Jan
Based on the true story of a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, this is the story of Jeanne, who lost her family, all Tutsis.
Jones, Kimberly K. Sand Dollar Summer. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
YA FIC Jon
Lise must move near the ocean as her mother recovers from a car accident in this story of self-discovery.
Korman, Gordon. Born To Rock. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Kor
Leo goes from Harvard-bound student to rock band roadie in this title!
Larbalestier, Justine. Magic or Madness. Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Lar
The first in a trilogy in which a young girl named Reason discovers magic!
Marks, Graham. Missing in Tokyo. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
What will Adam do when he finds out that his sister has disappeared in Asia?
Stay tuned for more new YA titles!
Antieau, Kim. Mercy, Unbound. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Ant
Is Mercy O'Connor anorexic or turning into an angel?
Barnholdt, Lauren. Reality Chick. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Bar
Imagine going to college and being on a reality show!
Broach, Elise. Desert Crossing. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Bro
What happens to three teens who hit something or someone in the middle of the night?
Carter, Alden R. Love, Football, and other Contact Sports. Holiday House, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Life in high school has never been funnier than in this collection of interwoven stories.
Cohn, Rachel and David Levithan. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Coh
Infused with pop culture, this is the story of a teenage couple looking for love in NYC.
Cornish, D. M. Monster Blood Tattoo Book One: Foundling. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Cor v.1
Go monster hunting in the first in this series! Also check out the lengthy glossary!
Dean, Zoey. American Beauty: An A-List Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Dea
In the seventh installment of the A-Listers it is time for the girls to graduate! What will happen to Anna, Cammie and Sam?!
Dorfman, Joaquin. Playing it Cool. Random House, 2006.
YA FIC Dor
Sebastian seems capable of anything. Can he pull off and identity switch?
Ehrenhaft, Daniel. Drawing a Blank: Or How I Tried to Solve a Mystery, End a Feud, and Land the Girl of My Dreams. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Trevor Ristow
YA FIC Ehr
What would you do if your dad was being held captive in Scotland?!
Golden, Christopher and Ford Lytle Gilmore. Horseman (The Hollow). Razor Bill, 2005.
YA FIC Gol
Can Aimee, Shane and Stasia convince anyone of the oddness going on in Sleepy Hollow?!
Grant, K.M. Blood Red Horse. Walker and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Gra
The first book in the De Granville Trilogy in which Will and Gavin are called to join the Crusade.
Grant, K.M. Green Jasper. Walker and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Gra
The second book in the De Granville Trilogy in which Will and Gavin return to England only to find more chaos.
Hautman, Pete and Mary Logue. Snatched. Sleuth/Putnam, 2006.
YA FIC Hau v.1
What will happen to Roni and Brian when they try to find their kidnapped classmate?
Henry, April. Shock Point. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Hen
Can Cassie escape a hellish boot camp and reveal the truth about her step-father?
Jansen, Hanna. Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You. Carolrhoda Books, 2006.
Translated from the German by Elizabeth D. Crawford
YA FIC Jan
Based on the true story of a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, this is the story of Jeanne, who lost her family, all Tutsis.
Jones, Kimberly K. Sand Dollar Summer. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
YA FIC Jon
Lise must move near the ocean as her mother recovers from a car accident in this story of self-discovery.
Korman, Gordon. Born To Rock. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Kor
Leo goes from Harvard-bound student to rock band roadie in this title!
Larbalestier, Justine. Magic or Madness. Razorbill, 2005.
YA FIC Lar
The first in a trilogy in which a young girl named Reason discovers magic!
Marks, Graham. Missing in Tokyo. Bloomsbury, 2006.
YA FIC Mar
What will Adam do when he finds out that his sister has disappeared in Asia?
Stay tuned for more new YA titles!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
New YA Books to cure your back to school blues...
Summer is almost over but it is always a good time to read and learn something new.
Complement your new school assignments with some leisure reading from your local public library...
Graphic Novels:
Ellis, Warren, Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. Ocean. Wildstorm Productions, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Travel 100 years into the future to save humanity!
Fies, Brian. Mom's Cancer. Abrams Image, 2006.
YA FIC Fie
Experience the effects of cancer through the eyes of a family in this award-winning graphic novel.
Fox, Gardner and John Broome. Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Fox v.1
Two Green Lanterns? Two Flashes? Find out how this can be in this exciting series of comics!
Kusunoki, Kei and Kaoru Ohashi. Sengoku: Vol. 1 Nights. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Kus v.1
One young man must fulfill his destiny and fend off a very evil reincarnation.
Morrison, Grant and Philip Bond. Vimanarama. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Mor
More evil to be defeated in this sometimes humorous title!
Rucka, Greg, Jesus Saiz and Cliff Richards. The OMAC Project. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Ruc
Superman's lost his mind and Wonder Woman may have to offend all the other superheroes! Find out why in this exciting title!
Rurouni Kenshin: Profiles. Shonen Jump.
YA FIC Rur
Learn all about this popular manga character.
Non-Fiction:
Weston, Carol. Girltalk: All the Stuff Your Sister Never Told You. Quill, 2004.
YA 305.235 Wes
A no-nonsense approach to giving teens advice on love, body, self-esteem, friendship, family, education, money and much more!
Schlosser, Eric and Charles Wilson. Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want To Know About Fast Food. Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
YA 394.1 Sch (2 copies)
Try to eat healthier. This book will help. I still like to eat a certain chicken "nugget" like product now and again. Everything in moderation.
Fiction:
Calonita, Jen. Secrets of My Hollywood Life. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Cal
A young television star finds out that fame and glamour are not all that and a bag of chips.
De La Cruz, Melissa. Blue Bloods. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC DeL
Vampires in NYC!
Han, Jenny. Shug. Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Han
Join Shug as she goes through the changes of becoming a teenager!
Harrison, Lisi. Dial L for Loser. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Har
The latest installment in "The Clique" series. Yes, another one.
Johnson, Harriet McBryde. Accidents of Nature. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
See life through the eyes of a seventeen year old girl with cerebral palsy.
Mayall, Beth. Mermaid Park. Penguin, 2005.
YA FIC May
Find out what is real and what is not in this curious title.
Myracle, Lauren. ttfn. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Myr
Angela, Maddie and Zoe are back in this sequel to ttyl. What kind of trouble will their instant messages reveal this time?!
Na, An. Wait For Me. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Na
Over the course of a summer Mina discovers her true identity in this title.
Rennison, Louise. Startled By His Furry Shorts: Confessions of Georgia Nicholson. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Ren
Georgia is back and desperately trying to win the attention of Massimo, we think, but will Wet Lindsay foil her plans?
Salisbury, Graham. House of the Red Fish. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sal
The continuation of the story from Under the Blood-Red Sun.
Senate, Melissa. Theodora Twist. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Sen
How will teens Emily and Theodora get along on a new reality show?
Twice Told: Original Stories Inspired By Original Art. Dutton Books, 2006.
Drawings by Scott Hunt
YA FIC Twi
Check out this very cool collection of stories from authors like Sarah Dessen, Ellen Wittlinger, M.T. Anderson and Neal Shusterman.
Waltman, Kevin. Learning the Game. Scholastic Press, 2005.
YA FIC Wal
Nate must figure out which is more important: the game (basketball) or his girlfriend, brother and future?!
Whelan, Gloria. Summer of the War. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Whe
Learn about a friendship that develops in the midst of WWII.
Complement your new school assignments with some leisure reading from your local public library...
Graphic Novels:
Ellis, Warren, Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. Ocean. Wildstorm Productions, 2006.
YA FIC Ell
Travel 100 years into the future to save humanity!
Fies, Brian. Mom's Cancer. Abrams Image, 2006.
YA FIC Fie
Experience the effects of cancer through the eyes of a family in this award-winning graphic novel.
Fox, Gardner and John Broome. Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Fox v.1
Two Green Lanterns? Two Flashes? Find out how this can be in this exciting series of comics!
Kusunoki, Kei and Kaoru Ohashi. Sengoku: Vol. 1 Nights. Tokyopop, 2006.
YA FIC Kus v.1
One young man must fulfill his destiny and fend off a very evil reincarnation.
Morrison, Grant and Philip Bond. Vimanarama. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Mor
More evil to be defeated in this sometimes humorous title!
Rucka, Greg, Jesus Saiz and Cliff Richards. The OMAC Project. DC Comics, 2005.
YA FIC Ruc
Superman's lost his mind and Wonder Woman may have to offend all the other superheroes! Find out why in this exciting title!
Rurouni Kenshin: Profiles. Shonen Jump.
YA FIC Rur
Learn all about this popular manga character.
Non-Fiction:
Weston, Carol. Girltalk: All the Stuff Your Sister Never Told You. Quill, 2004.
YA 305.235 Wes
A no-nonsense approach to giving teens advice on love, body, self-esteem, friendship, family, education, money and much more!
Schlosser, Eric and Charles Wilson. Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want To Know About Fast Food. Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
YA 394.1 Sch (2 copies)
Try to eat healthier. This book will help. I still like to eat a certain chicken "nugget" like product now and again. Everything in moderation.
Fiction:
Calonita, Jen. Secrets of My Hollywood Life. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Cal
A young television star finds out that fame and glamour are not all that and a bag of chips.
De La Cruz, Melissa. Blue Bloods. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC DeL
Vampires in NYC!
Han, Jenny. Shug. Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Han
Join Shug as she goes through the changes of becoming a teenager!
Harrison, Lisi. Dial L for Loser. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Har
The latest installment in "The Clique" series. Yes, another one.
Johnson, Harriet McBryde. Accidents of Nature. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Joh
See life through the eyes of a seventeen year old girl with cerebral palsy.
Mayall, Beth. Mermaid Park. Penguin, 2005.
YA FIC May
Find out what is real and what is not in this curious title.
Myracle, Lauren. ttfn. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Myr
Angela, Maddie and Zoe are back in this sequel to ttyl. What kind of trouble will their instant messages reveal this time?!
Na, An. Wait For Me. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Na
Over the course of a summer Mina discovers her true identity in this title.
Rennison, Louise. Startled By His Furry Shorts: Confessions of Georgia Nicholson. HarperTempest, 2006.
YA FIC Ren
Georgia is back and desperately trying to win the attention of Massimo, we think, but will Wet Lindsay foil her plans?
Salisbury, Graham. House of the Red Fish. Wendy Lamb Books, 2006.
YA FIC Sal
The continuation of the story from Under the Blood-Red Sun.
Senate, Melissa. Theodora Twist. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Sen
How will teens Emily and Theodora get along on a new reality show?
Twice Told: Original Stories Inspired By Original Art. Dutton Books, 2006.
Drawings by Scott Hunt
YA FIC Twi
Check out this very cool collection of stories from authors like Sarah Dessen, Ellen Wittlinger, M.T. Anderson and Neal Shusterman.
Waltman, Kevin. Learning the Game. Scholastic Press, 2005.
YA FIC Wal
Nate must figure out which is more important: the game (basketball) or his girlfriend, brother and future?!
Whelan, Gloria. Summer of the War. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Whe
Learn about a friendship that develops in the midst of WWII.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Last Teen Movie of the summer!
Join us at 3p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2006 for...
"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb"
(PG)
approximately 93 minutes
Stay for the movie and you could win a pizza!
We will have retro candy in addition to pop and popcorn this week!
This is our last Thursday Teen Movie for a while so if you have suggestions for the fall please let us know at the Youth services desk or email: ya@cdpl.lib.in.us
Thanks and see you at the library on Thursday!
"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb"
(PG)
approximately 93 minutes
Stay for the movie and you could win a pizza!
We will have retro candy in addition to pop and popcorn this week!
This is our last Thursday Teen Movie for a while so if you have suggestions for the fall please let us know at the Youth services desk or email: ya@cdpl.lib.in.us
Thanks and see you at the library on Thursday!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Thursday Afternoon Movie This Week...
"Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
(PG)
approximately 109 minutes
Join us at 3:00p.m. to eat some popcorn, drink some soda pop, and watch the Earth blow up! See you at the library! Remember, stay for the movie and you might win a pizza!
(PG)
approximately 109 minutes
Join us at 3:00p.m. to eat some popcorn, drink some soda pop, and watch the Earth blow up! See you at the library! Remember, stay for the movie and you might win a pizza!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
New YA books for a juicy July!
Heggum, Lisa, ed. All Sleek and Skimming: Stories. Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC All
A collection of short stories geared for teens! Read which ones you like!
Carter, Ally. I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I's Have to Kill You. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Can even the most well-trained super-secret spy avoid falling in love? Find out in this debut novel.
Cooney, Caroline B. Hit the Road. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Coo
Discover the bond between generations in this road trip gone awry!
de Lint, Charles. The Blue Girl. Viking, 2004.
YA FIC deL
How will Imogene deal with a new town, a new school and some "malicious fairies?"
Frankel, Valerie. Fringe Girl. Nal Jam, 2006.
YA FIC Fra
Adora stages a social coup at her fabulous high school but will popularity really be all that great?
Greenway, Alice. White Ghost Girls. Black Cat, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
Read all about sisters living in Hong Kong during the Vietnam war.
Nicholson, William. Seeker. Harcourt, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Nic v1
This is the first in "The Noble Warriors" series.
Nix, Garth. The Keys to the Kingdom: Sir Thursday. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Nix v4
The fourth title in this particular series.
Osa, Nancy. Cuba 15. Delacorte Press, 2003.
YA FIC Osa
Young Violet must deal with her mixed heritage and decide whether or not she wants to embrace the pink and poufy dress that goes along with celebrating her quinceanero!
Portman, Frank. King Dork. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Por
Follow Tom on an exciting journey that includes the discovery of a Salinger book you have probably read.
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Lord Loss. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Sha v1
This is the first in this series brought to you from the creator of the popular "Cirque Du Freak" series.
Taylor, G.P. Tersias: The Oracle. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005.
YA FIC Tay
Fantasy and reality collide in the dreary streets of London!
YA FIC All
A collection of short stories geared for teens! Read which ones you like!
Carter, Ally. I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I's Have to Kill You. Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Car
Can even the most well-trained super-secret spy avoid falling in love? Find out in this debut novel.
Cooney, Caroline B. Hit the Road. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Coo
Discover the bond between generations in this road trip gone awry!
de Lint, Charles. The Blue Girl. Viking, 2004.
YA FIC deL
How will Imogene deal with a new town, a new school and some "malicious fairies?"
Frankel, Valerie. Fringe Girl. Nal Jam, 2006.
YA FIC Fra
Adora stages a social coup at her fabulous high school but will popularity really be all that great?
Greenway, Alice. White Ghost Girls. Black Cat, 2006.
YA FIC Gre
Read all about sisters living in Hong Kong during the Vietnam war.
Nicholson, William. Seeker. Harcourt, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Nic v1
This is the first in "The Noble Warriors" series.
Nix, Garth. The Keys to the Kingdom: Sir Thursday. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Nix v4
The fourth title in this particular series.
Osa, Nancy. Cuba 15. Delacorte Press, 2003.
YA FIC Osa
Young Violet must deal with her mixed heritage and decide whether or not she wants to embrace the pink and poufy dress that goes along with celebrating her quinceanero!
Portman, Frank. King Dork. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Por
Follow Tom on an exciting journey that includes the discovery of a Salinger book you have probably read.
Shan, Darren. The Demonata: Lord Loss. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Sha v1
This is the first in this series brought to you from the creator of the popular "Cirque Du Freak" series.
Taylor, G.P. Tersias: The Oracle. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005.
YA FIC Tay
Fantasy and reality collide in the dreary streets of London!
Thursday's Teen Flick
Catch Queen Latifah and LL Cool J in "Last Holiday!" (PG-13) approximately 112 minutes.
Join us for a movie and popcorn and stay to win a pizza!
See you this Thursday, July 13, at 3:00p.m.
Join us for a movie and popcorn and stay to win a pizza!
See you this Thursday, July 13, at 3:00p.m.
Keep On Reading for the Raffle!
Hey Teens!
Keep on reading and filling out raffle tickets to win the Ipod Nano and other prizes!
The Teen Raffle will take place at our Safari Finale Party on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:45p.m.
Good luck to everyone!
Keep on reading and filling out raffle tickets to win the Ipod Nano and other prizes!
The Teen Raffle will take place at our Safari Finale Party on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:45p.m.
Good luck to everyone!
Monday, June 26, 2006
Additional Fresh Titles for Teens!
Carbone, Elisa. Last Dance on Holladay Street. Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
YA FIC Car
Travel back to the Wild West with a young lady who must dance to survive!
Dessen, Sarah. Just Listen. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Des
Annabel Greene lacks a best friend but will she find new one in a says-what-he-thinks kind of guy?
Gauthier, Gail. Saving the Planet and Stuff. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2003.
YA FIC Gau
Can a sixteen-year-old from the present mesh with a magazine staff who still live in the 1960's? Find out in this humorous novel!
Gideon, Melanie. Pucker. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gid
A scarred young man gets the chance to fall in love but will he be able to save his sick mother as well?
Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Becoming Chloe. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Hyd
Join Jordy and Chloe on a journey of self-discovery.
McKernan, Victoria. Shackleton's Stowaway. Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
YA FIC McK
Join a young man on an adventure to the South Pole in this piece of historical fiction!
Melling, O.R. The Summer King. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Mel
In this fantasy novel, the second in "The Chronicles of Faerie" series, Laurel tries to find out what happened to her twin sister and where the Summer King might be found!
Miller, Kirsten. Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Mil
Discover Shadow City, the one below New York City, and its many secrets in this exciting novel!
Williams, Dar. Lights, Camera, Amalee. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Wil
Join Amalee in her second book, in which she decides to make a documentary and learn about an endangered species, her life and her future!
Yoo, David. Girls for Breakfast. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Yoo
Nick Park tries to find the truth about how to attract the ladies in this funny look at life through the eyes of a teenage boy.
YA FIC Car
Travel back to the Wild West with a young lady who must dance to survive!
Dessen, Sarah. Just Listen. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Des
Annabel Greene lacks a best friend but will she find new one in a says-what-he-thinks kind of guy?
Gauthier, Gail. Saving the Planet and Stuff. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2003.
YA FIC Gau
Can a sixteen-year-old from the present mesh with a magazine staff who still live in the 1960's? Find out in this humorous novel!
Gideon, Melanie. Pucker. Razorbill, 2006.
YA FIC Gid
A scarred young man gets the chance to fall in love but will he be able to save his sick mother as well?
Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Becoming Chloe. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
YA FIC Hyd
Join Jordy and Chloe on a journey of self-discovery.
McKernan, Victoria. Shackleton's Stowaway. Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
YA FIC McK
Join a young man on an adventure to the South Pole in this piece of historical fiction!
Melling, O.R. The Summer King. Amulet Books, 2006.
YA FIC Mel
In this fantasy novel, the second in "The Chronicles of Faerie" series, Laurel tries to find out what happened to her twin sister and where the Summer King might be found!
Miller, Kirsten. Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Mil
Discover Shadow City, the one below New York City, and its many secrets in this exciting novel!
Williams, Dar. Lights, Camera, Amalee. Scholastic Press, 2006.
YA FIC Wil
Join Amalee in her second book, in which she decides to make a documentary and learn about an endangered species, her life and her future!
Yoo, David. Girls for Breakfast. Delacorte Press, 2005.
YA FIC Yoo
Nick Park tries to find the truth about how to attract the ladies in this funny look at life through the eyes of a teenage boy.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Hand-picked for the Summer: Fresh YA Fiction!
Brand new for Summer 2006 everybody!
Adoff, Jaime. Jimi & Me. Jump at the Sun, 2005.
YA FIC Ado
Teen Keith James develops a greater understanding of life and death through Jimi Hendrix's music in this novel written in verse.
Bondoux, Anne-Laure. The Killer's Tears. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bon
Translated from the French by Y. Maudet.
Enjoy this thrilling tale of murder and redemption!
Butcher, A.J. Spy High Mission Three: The Serpent Scenario. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.
YA FIC But #3
The third installment of Spy High which includes drugs and zombies, never a good mix.
Butcher, A.J. Spy High Mission Five: Blood Relations. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.
YA FIC But #5
The fifth installment of the Spy High series in which Ben might suffer "mind-wipe!"
Colasanti, Susane. When It Happens. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Col
Will two high school seniors find true love before it is time to head off to college? Find out in this title, the author's debut novel!
Ernst, Kathleen. Highland Fling. Cricket Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ern
What do Scottish games, dancing and making documentaries have in common? You will have to read this title to find out!
Engle, Margarita. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano.
Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA 811.54 Eng
Art by Sean Qualls.
Learn about the life of a slave through powerful poetry.
November, Sharyn, ed. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy. Firebird, 2006.
YA FIC Fir
Sixteen short stories from today's most talented science fiction and fantasy authors! Enjoy!
Gratz, Alan. Samurai Shortstop. Dial Books, 2006.
YA FIC Gra
Get caught up in 1890's Japan and follow Toyo on a journey between the Eastern and Western worlds.
Griffin, Adele. My Almost Epic Summer. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Gri
Will Irene have a fabulous summer after being fired from her mother's beauty salon?
Hobbs, Will. Crossing the Wire. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Hob
Follow Victor Flores on a journey to help his family while finding new friends.
Horowitz, Anthony. Ark Angel. Philomel, 2006.
YA FIC Hor
The latest in the Alex Rider series! Find out if he survives the threat of eco-terrorists!
Horowitz, Anthony. Evil Star. Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Hor
This is the second book of the "Gatekeepers" series. Matt finds further troubles with all things evil!
Horowitz, Anthony. Raven's Gate. Scholastic, 2005.
YA FIC Hor
The first book in the "Gatekeepers" series. Will Matt save the world from an "Ancient Doom?"
Klass, David. California Blue. Scholastic, 1994.
YA FIC Kla
Will John recognize the significance of the rare blue butterfly or succumb to societal pressures to keep the lumber mill open, the habitat of the butterfly?
Lanagan, Margo. Black Juice. Eos/HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Lan
A collection of ten wonderful short stories, this title was also a 2006 Printz Award Honor Book (for excellence in Young Adult Literature)!
Lisle, Janet Taylor. Black Duck. Philomel, 2006.
YA FIC Lis
Discover more about rum-running boats, mysterious dead men and curious kids all set in the late 1920's during Prohibition.
Lockhart, E. Fly on the Wall. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Loc
Find out if and how Gretchen gets the low-down on teenage boys in this title!
Lowry, Brigid. Things You Either Hate or Love. Holiday House, 2005.
YA FIC Low
Join Georgia as she deals with teen issues that you probably do hate or love!
McClymer, Kelly. Getting to Third Date. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC McC
Can any guy make it past Katelyn's two-date rule? Try this for a light summer read.
Moranville, Sharelle Byars. A Higher Geometry. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Mor
Will Anna escape the societal boundaries of the 1950's with her awesome math skills?
Nolan, Han. A Summer of Kings. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Nol
What will come of a friendship between a willful young woman and a teen who alleged killed someone? Find out in this title which takes place during the Civil Rights Movement.
Pascal, Francine. Fearless FBI: Naked Eye. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Pas
The latest installment in Pascal's exciting Fearless FBI series!
Pinder, Margaret. But I Don't Want to be a Movie Star. Dutton's Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pin
Kat, a young woman from England, is spending her summer with her diva of a grandmother, who happens to be a movie star. Sound fabulous? Find out in this humorous title.
Siegelson, Kim L. Honey Bea. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Sie
Unravel the mystery of Beatrice's past in this title, set in Louisana, as she gets closer to her thirteenth birthday.
Skye, Obert. Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo. Shadow Mountain, 2005.
YA FIC Sky
Can a young man from Oklahoma save another realm from destruction?
Sturtevant, Katherine. A True and Faithful Narrative. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Stu
A talented young writer learns the very real power of language in this novel.
Vizzini, Ned. It's Kind of a Funny Story. Miramax Books/Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Viz
Can a book about depression and a stay at a mental hospital be humorous? Find out in this title by the author of Be More Chill.
Volponi, Paul. Rooftop. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Vol
An unarmed teen is killed by the police in this story of two friends, truth, lies and figuring out where you stand.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Notorious: An It Girl Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
The second title in the "It Girl" series. Tinsley Carmichael is back at Waverly! See the sparks fly!
Waite, Judy. Forbidden. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Wai
Will Elinor remain part of the True Cause or will she fall for an Outsider boy? Find out which path she chooses in this title.
Weiss, M. Jerry and Helen S. Weiss, eds. Dreams and Visions: Fourteen Flights of Fantasy. Starscape, 2006.
YA FIC Wei
A collection of fantasy stories from authors such as Joan Bauer, Tamora Pierce, Neil Shusterman and Suzanne Fisher Staples.
Westerfeld, Scott. Specials. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Wes
The third book in the Uglies trilogy. Tally has undergone another surgery and everything is "icy." Ask Kat or Kathy at the Youth Services Desk what they think of the trilogy! You will definitely get a response!
Mooney, Bel, comp. You Never Did Learn to Knock: 14 Stories About Girls and Their Mothers. Kingfisher, 2006.
YA FIC You
Numerous short stories about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Try one you might like reading them all!
Adoff, Jaime. Jimi & Me. Jump at the Sun, 2005.
YA FIC Ado
Teen Keith James develops a greater understanding of life and death through Jimi Hendrix's music in this novel written in verse.
Bondoux, Anne-Laure. The Killer's Tears. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Bon
Translated from the French by Y. Maudet.
Enjoy this thrilling tale of murder and redemption!
Butcher, A.J. Spy High Mission Three: The Serpent Scenario. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.
YA FIC But #3
The third installment of Spy High which includes drugs and zombies, never a good mix.
Butcher, A.J. Spy High Mission Five: Blood Relations. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.
YA FIC But #5
The fifth installment of the Spy High series in which Ben might suffer "mind-wipe!"
Colasanti, Susane. When It Happens. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Col
Will two high school seniors find true love before it is time to head off to college? Find out in this title, the author's debut novel!
Ernst, Kathleen. Highland Fling. Cricket Books, 2006.
YA FIC Ern
What do Scottish games, dancing and making documentaries have in common? You will have to read this title to find out!
Engle, Margarita. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano.
Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA 811.54 Eng
Art by Sean Qualls.
Learn about the life of a slave through powerful poetry.
November, Sharyn, ed. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy. Firebird, 2006.
YA FIC Fir
Sixteen short stories from today's most talented science fiction and fantasy authors! Enjoy!
Gratz, Alan. Samurai Shortstop. Dial Books, 2006.
YA FIC Gra
Get caught up in 1890's Japan and follow Toyo on a journey between the Eastern and Western worlds.
Griffin, Adele. My Almost Epic Summer. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
YA FIC Gri
Will Irene have a fabulous summer after being fired from her mother's beauty salon?
Hobbs, Will. Crossing the Wire. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
YA FIC Hob
Follow Victor Flores on a journey to help his family while finding new friends.
Horowitz, Anthony. Ark Angel. Philomel, 2006.
YA FIC Hor
The latest in the Alex Rider series! Find out if he survives the threat of eco-terrorists!
Horowitz, Anthony. Evil Star. Scholastic, 2006.
YA FIC Hor
This is the second book of the "Gatekeepers" series. Matt finds further troubles with all things evil!
Horowitz, Anthony. Raven's Gate. Scholastic, 2005.
YA FIC Hor
The first book in the "Gatekeepers" series. Will Matt save the world from an "Ancient Doom?"
Klass, David. California Blue. Scholastic, 1994.
YA FIC Kla
Will John recognize the significance of the rare blue butterfly or succumb to societal pressures to keep the lumber mill open, the habitat of the butterfly?
Lanagan, Margo. Black Juice. Eos/HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
YA FIC Lan
A collection of ten wonderful short stories, this title was also a 2006 Printz Award Honor Book (for excellence in Young Adult Literature)!
Lisle, Janet Taylor. Black Duck. Philomel, 2006.
YA FIC Lis
Discover more about rum-running boats, mysterious dead men and curious kids all set in the late 1920's during Prohibition.
Lockhart, E. Fly on the Wall. Delacorte Press, 2006.
YA FIC Loc
Find out if and how Gretchen gets the low-down on teenage boys in this title!
Lowry, Brigid. Things You Either Hate or Love. Holiday House, 2005.
YA FIC Low
Join Georgia as she deals with teen issues that you probably do hate or love!
McClymer, Kelly. Getting to Third Date. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC McC
Can any guy make it past Katelyn's two-date rule? Try this for a light summer read.
Moranville, Sharelle Byars. A Higher Geometry. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Mor
Will Anna escape the societal boundaries of the 1950's with her awesome math skills?
Nolan, Han. A Summer of Kings. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
YA FIC Nol
What will come of a friendship between a willful young woman and a teen who alleged killed someone? Find out in this title which takes place during the Civil Rights Movement.
Pascal, Francine. Fearless FBI: Naked Eye. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Pas
The latest installment in Pascal's exciting Fearless FBI series!
Pinder, Margaret. But I Don't Want to be a Movie Star. Dutton's Children's Books, 2006.
YA FIC Pin
Kat, a young woman from England, is spending her summer with her diva of a grandmother, who happens to be a movie star. Sound fabulous? Find out in this humorous title.
Siegelson, Kim L. Honey Bea. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
YA FIC Sie
Unravel the mystery of Beatrice's past in this title, set in Louisana, as she gets closer to her thirteenth birthday.
Skye, Obert. Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo. Shadow Mountain, 2005.
YA FIC Sky
Can a young man from Oklahoma save another realm from destruction?
Sturtevant, Katherine. A True and Faithful Narrative. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006.
YA FIC Stu
A talented young writer learns the very real power of language in this novel.
Vizzini, Ned. It's Kind of a Funny Story. Miramax Books/Hyperion, 2006.
YA FIC Viz
Can a book about depression and a stay at a mental hospital be humorous? Find out in this title by the author of Be More Chill.
Volponi, Paul. Rooftop. Viking, 2006.
YA FIC Vol
An unarmed teen is killed by the police in this story of two friends, truth, lies and figuring out where you stand.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Notorious: An It Girl Novel. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
YA FIC Von
The second title in the "It Girl" series. Tinsley Carmichael is back at Waverly! See the sparks fly!
Waite, Judy. Forbidden. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Wai
Will Elinor remain part of the True Cause or will she fall for an Outsider boy? Find out which path she chooses in this title.
Weiss, M. Jerry and Helen S. Weiss, eds. Dreams and Visions: Fourteen Flights of Fantasy. Starscape, 2006.
YA FIC Wei
A collection of fantasy stories from authors such as Joan Bauer, Tamora Pierce, Neil Shusterman and Suzanne Fisher Staples.
Westerfeld, Scott. Specials. Simon Pulse, 2006.
YA FIC Wes
The third book in the Uglies trilogy. Tally has undergone another surgery and everything is "icy." Ask Kat or Kathy at the Youth Services Desk what they think of the trilogy! You will definitely get a response!
Mooney, Bel, comp. You Never Did Learn to Knock: 14 Stories About Girls and Their Mothers. Kingfisher, 2006.
YA FIC You
Numerous short stories about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Try one you might like reading them all!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
TEEN READING RAFFLE!!!
Hey teens, you can start reading books and filling out tickets for the Teen Summer Reading Raffle! The more you read the more entries you will have and the better your chances to win the ipod nano! Good Luck!
Need tickets to fill out?
Stop by the Youth Services Desk and we will happily give you however many tickets you need!
Need tickets to fill out?
Stop by the Youth Services Desk and we will happily give you however many tickets you need!
New YA Fiction!
Butcher, A.J. Spy High: Mission Four, The Paranoia Plot. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.
YA FIC But #4
The fourth installment of the "Spy High" Series.
Melling, O.R. The Hunter's Moon. Amulet Books, 2005.
YA FIC Mel
Take a trip to Ireland and see what unfolds in this title, one of "Chronicles of Faerie."
Watch this space for more new books!
YA FIC But #4
The fourth installment of the "Spy High" Series.
Melling, O.R. The Hunter's Moon. Amulet Books, 2005.
YA FIC Mel
Take a trip to Ireland and see what unfolds in this title, one of "Chronicles of Faerie."
Watch this space for more new books!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Another new YA title...
Delaney, Mark. The Protester's Song. Peachtree, 2001.
YA FIC Del
# 5 in the Misfits Inc. series in which the Misfits discover a mystery from the past and try to save the future.
Keep reading and look for more titles to come soon!
YA FIC Del
# 5 in the Misfits Inc. series in which the Misfits discover a mystery from the past and try to save the future.
Keep reading and look for more titles to come soon!
Friday, May 19, 2006
Another New YA title!
Look for more YA fiction to come soon!
Until then:
McKinley, Robin. Rose Daughter. Ace Books, 1997. YA FIC McK
A fascinating retelling of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" story.
Until then:
McKinley, Robin. Rose Daughter. Ace Books, 1997. YA FIC McK
A fascinating retelling of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" story.
Friday, May 12, 2006
New YA Email Address!
Got a question?
Have a suggestion?
Want to comment on a program, book or movie?
Let us know at our new email address for teens:
ya@cdpl.lib.in.us
We want your input! This is your teen space! Let us know what books you would like to see, movies we should consider screening and programs you want!
Thanks!
Have a suggestion?
Want to comment on a program, book or movie?
Let us know at our new email address for teens:
ya@cdpl.lib.in.us
We want your input! This is your teen space! Let us know what books you would like to see, movies we should consider screening and programs you want!
Thanks!
Monday, May 08, 2006
New YA Fiction!
Here are some of the new YA titles that did not make it across my desk because they had holds just as soon as they arrived at the library! Check them out!
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Demon In My View. Laurel-Leaf Books, 2000.
YA Fic Atw
Something for those of you who like the darker side of life.
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Midnight Predator. Delacorte Press, 2002.
YA FIC Atw
See what it is like to be a vampire hunter!
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Shattered Mirror. Delacorte Press, 2001.
YA FIC Atw
What happens when a vampire falls for a witch? Find out in this thrilling tale!
Friedman, Amiee. South Beach. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Fri
A story about Spring Break flings is fitting for summer beach reading!
Malkin, Nina. 6X: The Uncensored Confessions. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Mal
Meet the band 6X, a pop-rock sensation in a world of american idols, who tell it like it is.
Reisfeld, Randi and H.B. Gilmour. Oh Baby! Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Rei
Find out what happens when small town gals hit the Big Apple and Los Angeles in another title good for summer beach/pool reading.
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Demon In My View. Laurel-Leaf Books, 2000.
YA Fic Atw
Something for those of you who like the darker side of life.
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Midnight Predator. Delacorte Press, 2002.
YA FIC Atw
See what it is like to be a vampire hunter!
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia. Shattered Mirror. Delacorte Press, 2001.
YA FIC Atw
What happens when a vampire falls for a witch? Find out in this thrilling tale!
Friedman, Amiee. South Beach. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Fri
A story about Spring Break flings is fitting for summer beach reading!
Malkin, Nina. 6X: The Uncensored Confessions. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Mal
Meet the band 6X, a pop-rock sensation in a world of american idols, who tell it like it is.
Reisfeld, Randi and H.B. Gilmour. Oh Baby! Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
YA FIC Rei
Find out what happens when small town gals hit the Big Apple and Los Angeles in another title good for summer beach/pool reading.
Friday, May 05, 2006
More New YA Fiction...
Stolarz, Laurie Faria. Red is For Remembrance. Llewellyn Publications, 2005.
YA FIC Sto
Young Stacey tries to move past the untimely death of her boyfriend but arrives at college only to be put into further unpleasant events.
More to come...See you at the Library!
YA FIC Sto
Young Stacey tries to move past the untimely death of her boyfriend but arrives at college only to be put into further unpleasant events.
More to come...See you at the Library!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Win an ipod!
What songs would you put on a brand new ipod nano?
You will have the opportunity to win an ipod if you participate in the Summer Reading Program for Teens!
Keep your eyes open for more information...
You will have the opportunity to win an ipod if you participate in the Summer Reading Program for Teens!
Keep your eyes open for more information...
Thursday, April 27, 2006
New YA Fiction!
Looking for something to relax with over the summer?
Going to the beach? Hanging out at home? Long car ride with the family?
Here are some new titles that are great for summer...
Baskin, Julia and Lindsey Newman, Sophie Pollitt-Cohen and Courtney Thomas. The Notebook Girls. Warner Books, 2006. YA FIC Bas
A vivid high school diary written by four teens who are now college first-years.
Black, Jonah. The Black Book: Diary of a Teenage Stud, Volume 3, Run, Jonah, Run. Avon Books, 2001. YA FIC Bla
Volume three in the "Black Book" series.
Black, Jonah. The Black Book: Diary of a Teenage Stud, Volume 4, Faster, Faster, Faster. Avon Books, 2002. YA FIC Bla
Volume four in the "Black Book" series.
Cabot, Meg. Ready Or Not. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005. YA FIC Cab
Find out why "it sucks to be" Samantha Madison in this "All American Girl Novel."
Dean, Zoey. Back in Black. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA FIC Dea
The fifth title in "The A-List" series. How much trouble will Anna, Sam and Cammie find in Las Vegas. Probably a lot.
Harrison, Lisi. The Clique. Little, Brown and Company, 2004. YA FIC Har
The debut of this series introduces us to tween royalty Massie Block (at least she thinks so) and not-so-cool Claire Lyons.
Harrison, Lisi. Best Friends For Never. Little, Brown and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Har
In the sequel to The Clique, Massie is forced to share hostess duties with Claire for Massie's "boy/girl" party. How scary could that be?
Harrison, Lisi. Revenge of the Wannabes. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Har
In this third "The Clique" book will Alicia start her own clique? How will Massie deal? Total fun, fluffy summer reading. Enjoy.
Harrison, Lisi. Invasion of the Boy Snatchers. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Har
The fourth title in "The Clique" series. Alicia's saucy Italian cousin arrives and causes trouble for everyone, especially tween-queen Massie Block.
Harrison, Lisi. The Pretty Committee Strikes Back. Little, Brown and Company, 2006. YA FIC Har
The fifth installment of "The Clique" series. Massie and her crew are headed on a class trip which may or may not involve kissing boys from Briarwood.
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink. Delacorte Press, 2005. YA FIC McD
Raina must deal with family secrets and new and old boyfriends in this title.
Stroud, Jonathan. Ptolemy's Gate. Miramax Books, 2006. YA FIC Str
Book three of the Bartimaeus Trilogy continues the story of Bartimaeus, Kitty and Nathaniel.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. The It Girl. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA Fic Von
Jenny Humphrey, from the "Gossip Girl" series, gets her own set of books as the "it" girl at a New York boarding school. Find out what kind of trouble she gets herself into and whether or not she can really live up to the title of the book.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Nothing Can Keep Us Together. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA FIC Von
The eighth title in the "Gossip Girl" series in which Blair, Serena and the rest of the gang finally graduate from high school.
Going to the beach? Hanging out at home? Long car ride with the family?
Here are some new titles that are great for summer...
Baskin, Julia and Lindsey Newman, Sophie Pollitt-Cohen and Courtney Thomas. The Notebook Girls. Warner Books, 2006. YA FIC Bas
A vivid high school diary written by four teens who are now college first-years.
Black, Jonah. The Black Book: Diary of a Teenage Stud, Volume 3, Run, Jonah, Run. Avon Books, 2001. YA FIC Bla
Volume three in the "Black Book" series.
Black, Jonah. The Black Book: Diary of a Teenage Stud, Volume 4, Faster, Faster, Faster. Avon Books, 2002. YA FIC Bla
Volume four in the "Black Book" series.
Cabot, Meg. Ready Or Not. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005. YA FIC Cab
Find out why "it sucks to be" Samantha Madison in this "All American Girl Novel."
Dean, Zoey. Back in Black. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA FIC Dea
The fifth title in "The A-List" series. How much trouble will Anna, Sam and Cammie find in Las Vegas. Probably a lot.
Harrison, Lisi. The Clique. Little, Brown and Company, 2004. YA FIC Har
The debut of this series introduces us to tween royalty Massie Block (at least she thinks so) and not-so-cool Claire Lyons.
Harrison, Lisi. Best Friends For Never. Little, Brown and Company, 2004.
YA FIC Har
In the sequel to The Clique, Massie is forced to share hostess duties with Claire for Massie's "boy/girl" party. How scary could that be?
Harrison, Lisi. Revenge of the Wannabes. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Har
In this third "The Clique" book will Alicia start her own clique? How will Massie deal? Total fun, fluffy summer reading. Enjoy.
Harrison, Lisi. Invasion of the Boy Snatchers. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
YA FIC Har
The fourth title in "The Clique" series. Alicia's saucy Italian cousin arrives and causes trouble for everyone, especially tween-queen Massie Block.
Harrison, Lisi. The Pretty Committee Strikes Back. Little, Brown and Company, 2006. YA FIC Har
The fifth installment of "The Clique" series. Massie and her crew are headed on a class trip which may or may not involve kissing boys from Briarwood.
McDaniel, Lurlene. Angels in Pink. Delacorte Press, 2005. YA FIC McD
Raina must deal with family secrets and new and old boyfriends in this title.
Stroud, Jonathan. Ptolemy's Gate. Miramax Books, 2006. YA FIC Str
Book three of the Bartimaeus Trilogy continues the story of Bartimaeus, Kitty and Nathaniel.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. The It Girl. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA Fic Von
Jenny Humphrey, from the "Gossip Girl" series, gets her own set of books as the "it" girl at a New York boarding school. Find out what kind of trouble she gets herself into and whether or not she can really live up to the title of the book.
Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Nothing Can Keep Us Together. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. YA FIC Von
The eighth title in the "Gossip Girl" series in which Blair, Serena and the rest of the gang finally graduate from high school.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Last Teen Movie until June!
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 27th, 2006 for "Spellbound," (G) at 4:00p.m.
Approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Check out the p-a-r-t-c-u-l-a-r-l-y tough world of spelling bees!
Free p-o-p-c-o-r-n and soda if you stay for the movie! :)
See you at the library!
Approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Check out the p-a-r-t-c-u-l-a-r-l-y tough world of spelling bees!
Free p-o-p-c-o-r-n and soda if you stay for the movie! :)
See you at the library!
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Thursday Afternoon Movie This Week...
is "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" (G) Approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Starts at 4p.m.
Join us for a fascinating look into the lives of these wild birds and the man who cares for them.
Free popcorn and soda as usual! :)
See you there!
Starts at 4p.m.
Join us for a fascinating look into the lives of these wild birds and the man who cares for them.
Free popcorn and soda as usual! :)
See you there!
New YA books!
Check out our new YA new books cart! It is located near the booths in the YA area.
Delaney, Mark. Of Heroes and Villains. Peachtree, 1999. YA FIC Del
No. 2 in the Misfits Inc. series
Dickinson, John. The Cup of the World. David Fickling Books, 2004.
YA FIC Dic
Follow a young woman, Phaedra, on a mysterious adventure.
Holub, Josef. An Innocent Soldier. Arthur A. Levine Books, translation, 2005.
YA FIC Hol
A riveting look at a young man's survival of war.
Zusak, Markus. I Am the Messenger. Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
YA FIC Zus
Set in an altogether different time and location, try this, a title about an underage cabby named Ed, and whether or not he survives!
Keep your eyes out for new titles! See you in the library!
Delaney, Mark. Of Heroes and Villains. Peachtree, 1999. YA FIC Del
No. 2 in the Misfits Inc. series
Dickinson, John. The Cup of the World. David Fickling Books, 2004.
YA FIC Dic
Follow a young woman, Phaedra, on a mysterious adventure.
Holub, Josef. An Innocent Soldier. Arthur A. Levine Books, translation, 2005.
YA FIC Hol
A riveting look at a young man's survival of war.
Zusak, Markus. I Am the Messenger. Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
YA FIC Zus
Set in an altogether different time and location, try this, a title about an underage cabby named Ed, and whether or not he survives!
Keep your eyes out for new titles! See you in the library!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
April Afternoon Movies
Thursday afternoons at 4p.m. our movies continue...
This month we are showing:
April 13th: "Mad Hot Ballroom" (PG) approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Learn about ballroom dance from a young perspective!
April 20th: "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" (G) approx. 1 hour and 23 minutes
Find out about one man's care and feeding of birds in a San Francisco neighborhood.
April 27th: "Spellbound" (G) approx. 1 hour and 36 minutes
Enter the i-n-t-e-n-s-e world of spelling bees!
Free popcorn as always!
See you at the library!
This month we are showing:
April 13th: "Mad Hot Ballroom" (PG) approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Learn about ballroom dance from a young perspective!
April 20th: "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" (G) approx. 1 hour and 23 minutes
Find out about one man's care and feeding of birds in a San Francisco neighborhood.
April 27th: "Spellbound" (G) approx. 1 hour and 36 minutes
Enter the i-n-t-e-n-s-e world of spelling bees!
Free popcorn as always!
See you at the library!
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Events This Week!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th, starting at 2p.m. we will have a Baseball Movie Marathon.
We'll watch "Angels in the Outfield," "Field of Dreams" and "The Rookie." (PG for all)
We'll have popcorn, peanuts and beverages so come celebrate the start of baseball season!
Thursday, April 6th, at 3p.m. we will watch "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we'll supply the decorations!
See you at the library!
We'll watch "Angels in the Outfield," "Field of Dreams" and "The Rookie." (PG for all)
We'll have popcorn, peanuts and beverages so come celebrate the start of baseball season!
Thursday, April 6th, at 3p.m. we will watch "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we'll supply the decorations!
See you at the library!
New YA Fiction!
Canales, Viola. The Tequila Worm. Wendy Lamb Books, 2005. YA FIC Can
2006 Pura Belpre Award Winner for Narrative! Canales provides fascinating insight into Latino culture.
Delaney, Mark. Of Heroes and Villains. Peachtree, 1999. YA FIC Del
No. 2 in the Misfits Inc. series.
Fleischman, Paul. Zap. Candlewick Press, 2005. YA FIC Fle
A play that "zaps" from genre to genre!
Fredericks, Mariah. Crunch Time. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Fre
One group of teens tries a unique method of studying for the SAT's.
Harrington, Jane. Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do In Europe. Darby Creek Publishing, 2006. YA FIC Har
Brady writes to Delia about the four things she has to do while on vacation with her family.
Lawrence, Iain. The Cannibals. Delacorte Press, 2005. YA FIC Law
This follow-up to The Convicts tells the continuing saga of Tom Tin and his adventures.
Raicht, Mike. Hulk: Incredible. Marvel, 2005. YA FIC Rai
You would not want to make Bruce Banner angry. Find out why in this graphic novel.
Pierce, Tamora and Josepha Sherman, eds. Young Warriors: Stories of Strength. Random House, 2005. YA FIC You
Fifteen original stories about young people and for what they fight.
Find these and other new titles on the "New YA Books" Table located near the booths in the YA area!
2006 Pura Belpre Award Winner for Narrative! Canales provides fascinating insight into Latino culture.
Delaney, Mark. Of Heroes and Villains. Peachtree, 1999. YA FIC Del
No. 2 in the Misfits Inc. series.
Fleischman, Paul. Zap. Candlewick Press, 2005. YA FIC Fle
A play that "zaps" from genre to genre!
Fredericks, Mariah. Crunch Time. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
YA FIC Fre
One group of teens tries a unique method of studying for the SAT's.
Harrington, Jane. Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do In Europe. Darby Creek Publishing, 2006. YA FIC Har
Brady writes to Delia about the four things she has to do while on vacation with her family.
Lawrence, Iain. The Cannibals. Delacorte Press, 2005. YA FIC Law
This follow-up to The Convicts tells the continuing saga of Tom Tin and his adventures.
Raicht, Mike. Hulk: Incredible. Marvel, 2005. YA FIC Rai
You would not want to make Bruce Banner angry. Find out why in this graphic novel.
Pierce, Tamora and Josepha Sherman, eds. Young Warriors: Stories of Strength. Random House, 2005. YA FIC You
Fifteen original stories about young people and for what they fight.
Find these and other new titles on the "New YA Books" Table located near the booths in the YA area!
Thursday, March 30, 2006
New YA books!
More titles to check out on the New Books Table...
Alexander, Lloyd. Westmark. Firebird, 2002.
Will a trio of an apprentice, a con artist and a mysterious girl save the kingdom? Find out in Westmark, the first title in the Westmark trilogy.
Frank, Hillary. I Can't Tell You. Graphia, 2004.
In Frank's second novel she writes about a young man named Jake who voluntarily quits talking. Find out how he communicates in this wonderful follow-up to Better Than Running at Night.
Fusco, Kimberly Newton. Tending To Grace. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
This is an insightful book about the mother-daughter relationship.
Alexander, Lloyd. Westmark. Firebird, 2002.
Will a trio of an apprentice, a con artist and a mysterious girl save the kingdom? Find out in Westmark, the first title in the Westmark trilogy.
Frank, Hillary. I Can't Tell You. Graphia, 2004.
In Frank's second novel she writes about a young man named Jake who voluntarily quits talking. Find out how he communicates in this wonderful follow-up to Better Than Running at Night.
Fusco, Kimberly Newton. Tending To Grace. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
This is an insightful book about the mother-daughter relationship.
Monday, March 27, 2006
National Library Week Events for you!
Tuesday, April 4th, join us for a release-day screening of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (PG) at 6p.m.
Join Kathy on Wednesday, April 5th, celebrate the start of the baseball season with a movie marathon. Starting at 2p.m. we will watch: "Angels in the Outfield," (PG) "A League of their Own," (PG) and "Field of Dreams." (PG) Ages 12 and up, please.
Popcorn, peanuts and pop will be provided. Represent your favorite team by wearing associated attire! Come for one or stay for all three movies!
Thursday, April 6th, is Magic Pants Day! Join us at 3p.m. as we watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we will provide all the decorations! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 12 and up, please.
See you there!
Join Kathy on Wednesday, April 5th, celebrate the start of the baseball season with a movie marathon. Starting at 2p.m. we will watch: "Angels in the Outfield," (PG) "A League of their Own," (PG) and "Field of Dreams." (PG) Ages 12 and up, please.
Popcorn, peanuts and pop will be provided. Represent your favorite team by wearing associated attire! Come for one or stay for all three movies!
Thursday, April 6th, is Magic Pants Day! Join us at 3p.m. as we watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we will provide all the decorations! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 12 and up, please.
See you there!
Mah-nah-mah-nah!
Join Kathy for the final movie of March Movie Madness...
"The Muppet Movie" (G)
Popcorn and beverages will be provided along with some sort of chocolate :)
"The Muppet Movie" (G)
Popcorn and beverages will be provided along with some sort of chocolate :)
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
March Movie Madness continues with "Napoleon Dynamite" (PG) this Thursday, March 23rd at 4p.m.
Free pop and popcorn!
See you there and your dreams may just come true!
Free pop and popcorn!
See you there and your dreams may just come true!
Friday, March 17, 2006
Trivia @ CDPL!
New in the YA Area! Come and test your knowledge with the trivia cards located on the tables!
See you at the library!
See you at the library!
Monday, March 13, 2006
Wallace and Gromit are coming!
March Movie Madness continues this Thursday with "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (G)
We will have soda, popcorn and some other tasty treats.
So take a break from all those basketball games and come watch this Oscar-Award-Winning animated movie!
See you on Thursday at 4p.m.!
We will have soda, popcorn and some other tasty treats.
So take a break from all those basketball games and come watch this Oscar-Award-Winning animated movie!
See you on Thursday at 4p.m.!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
New YA books for March!
This just in...
Some fabulous new YA books...look for them on the New Young Adult Books table in the Youth Services Department!
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy. New York: Philomel, 2004.
The first in a "proposed" trilogy about the fate of a magical place called Avalon.
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars. New York: Philomel, 2005.
The saga of Avalon continues in this second book of the "proposed" trilogy.
Black, Holly. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005.
Join Valerie on her adventures in the world of faerie.
Cabot, Meg. Avalon High. HarperCollins, 2006.
Try this spin on Arthurian legend by an Indiana native.
Frank, Hillary. Better Than Running at Night. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Find out why this is one of my favorite YA titles. Ellie, an art student, learns about herself, her art and her relationships in this debut novel of author Hillary Frank.
Gaiman, Neil. MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script of the Motion Picture from the Jim Henson Company. William Morrow, 2005.
Green, John. Looking For Alaska. New York: Dutton Books, 2005.
Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz award for excellence in Young Adult literature.
See if you agree!
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Heat Wave. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Perils of Love. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Road to War. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Triumphant Return. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
#37-#40 of the "Left Behind: the Kids" series
Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight. Megan Tingley, 2005.
What do you do when the guy you fall in love with is a vampire? Find out in this exciting tale of love and lust, or bloodlust.
Pascal, Francine. Agent Out. New York: Simon Pulse, 2006.
#3 in the Fearless FBI series is now available!
Rapp, Adam. Under the Wolf, Under the Dog. Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 2004.
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for 2006, which recognizes excellence in portrayal of living with a disability. Read this title to find out why Steve, the main character, doesn't consider himself to be one of the addicts or one of the "suicide kids."
Zevin, Gabrielle. Elsewhere. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
This title offers an intriguing look at the afterlife.
Some fabulous new YA books...look for them on the New Young Adult Books table in the Youth Services Department!
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy. New York: Philomel, 2004.
The first in a "proposed" trilogy about the fate of a magical place called Avalon.
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars. New York: Philomel, 2005.
The saga of Avalon continues in this second book of the "proposed" trilogy.
Black, Holly. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005.
Join Valerie on her adventures in the world of faerie.
Cabot, Meg. Avalon High. HarperCollins, 2006.
Try this spin on Arthurian legend by an Indiana native.
Frank, Hillary. Better Than Running at Night. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Find out why this is one of my favorite YA titles. Ellie, an art student, learns about herself, her art and her relationships in this debut novel of author Hillary Frank.
Gaiman, Neil. MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script of the Motion Picture from the Jim Henson Company. William Morrow, 2005.
Green, John. Looking For Alaska. New York: Dutton Books, 2005.
Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz award for excellence in Young Adult literature.
See if you agree!
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Heat Wave. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Perils of Love. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Road to War. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Triumphant Return. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
#37-#40 of the "Left Behind: the Kids" series
Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight. Megan Tingley, 2005.
What do you do when the guy you fall in love with is a vampire? Find out in this exciting tale of love and lust, or bloodlust.
Pascal, Francine. Agent Out. New York: Simon Pulse, 2006.
#3 in the Fearless FBI series is now available!
Rapp, Adam. Under the Wolf, Under the Dog. Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 2004.
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for 2006, which recognizes excellence in portrayal of living with a disability. Read this title to find out why Steve, the main character, doesn't consider himself to be one of the addicts or one of the "suicide kids."
Zevin, Gabrielle. Elsewhere. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
This title offers an intriguing look at the afterlife.
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