We had our Teen Poetry Cafe last night, and the winners of our Poetry Contest were announced. We're proud to say that the winners were
1st place - Monique Alexander for "On My Own"
2nd place - Kurt Lockhart for "Untitled"
3rd place - Seth Robinson for "Hunger"
Honorable Mentions - Emily Merlino for "Pulse" and Nicholas Ruff for "Fear Beaten".
There were 17 entries, and selecting winners was a serious challenge for our judges. They are on display at the Central Library and will remain there for at least a month. We will also be making a PDF of the poems available for download in the near future.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
New Books
Enchanted Glass by Diana Wynn Jones - Professor Andrew Hope inherits Melstone House, a place he had visited as a child, from his grandfather. When he arrives at the manor, everyone seems to know something that he doesn't. He remembers that the stained glass in the kitchen window has great significance, and he soon learns that he is also steward of a "field-of-care" that magically protects the estate. Things get odd when Aidan Cain, an orphan, arrives at the door looking for Andrew's grandfather, and the professor reluctantly takes the boy in. Andrew discovers that someone or something has been encroaching on his property, and with Aidan sets out to discover what.
Living Hell by Catherine Jinks - What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave... now the ship has become a terrible living enemy.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green - One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens---both named Will Grayson---are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fabulous high school musical.
Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti - Caletti invites readers into Scarlet Hughes's life and all its "maybes." The introspective teen copes when her charismatic older sister, Juliet, shows up suddenly married (and pregnant) after time away at a Portland hotel singing gig. Both Scarlet and her mother quickly come to adore her husband-Scarlet perhaps a little too much.
By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Ann Peters - Daelyn Rice, bullied from kindergarten on, is determined not to botch her next suicide attempt. So when Santana begins to edge his way into her life, she doesn't know if it isn't too late...
Squire's Quest by Morris -- Squire's Tales bk.9 - in this ongoing volume, Terence is worried about his father in Avalon, disturbed by Mordred, a charming visitor to the Court of Arthur, and distracted by the visit of Alexander of Byzantium, an admirer of King Arthur.
Hold Still by Nina LaCour - Devastating, hopeful, hopeless, playful . . . in words and illustrations, Ingrid left behind a painful farewell in her journal for Caitlin. Now Caitlin is left alone, by loss and by choice, struggling to find renewed hope in the wake of her best friend's suicide.
Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn - Seventeen-year-old Kay Wyatt knows she's breaking the law by rock climbing near the border, but she'd rather have an adventure than follow the rules. When the dragon Artegal unexpectedly saves her life, a secret friendship grows between them.
Exile of Gigi Lane by Adrienne Maria Vrettos - when Hotspot leader Gigi is outed as being a cruel bully, she's forced to retreat for the summer; thinking that when she returns, she'll have her place back, she's in for a rude shock; instead she must struggle to win recognition from the very "unpopular kids" she used to ridicule. Can she transform herself?
Poisoned Honey: a story of Mary Magdalen by Beatrice Gormley - Mariamne is a young girl with no control over her life. When she finds herself forced to marry where she is not welcome, for the good of her family, she comforts herself with her study of the spirit world. But is her power there all an illusion? A compelling story of one of the most controversial figures of the Bible.
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - Lennie is devastated when her sister Bailey dies unexpectedly; she is caught up in her loss, her first feelings of love for two different boys, and her unresolved feelings about the mother who left when she was very young. Realistic, sometimes funny, and heartbreaking.
The Bad Queen: rules and instructions for Marie Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer - Marie Antoinette, at 14, was married to the young heir to the throne of France. As she struggled to please everyone, she was subjected to intense scrutiny and her every move questioned. She lived an extravagant, reckless lifestyle as the peasantry around her starved and grew rebellious...
Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve -- Prequel to the Hungry City Chronicles - Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order.
Shadow by Jennie Moss - Shadow, an orphan girl, is given the duty to watch the queen's every move. When the castle is thrown into chaos after the queen is poisoned, Shadow escapes with a young knight, whom she believes was betrothed to the queen. As mystery builds, and romantic tension does, too, Shadow begins to wonder what her role in the kingdom truly is.
Dragons of Darkness by Juliana Michaelis - In this thrilling modern-day fable, two boys from very different backgrounds are thrown together by magic, mayhem, and a common foe. Jumar, an invisible prince, wants to free his native Nepal from invaders. Christopher, a shy German boy, wants to find his kidnapped brother. Together they embark on a journey through the wilderness of Nepal—a journey that proves to be a dangerous rite of passage.
Cat O'nine Tails by Golding -- Cat Royal bk. 4 - Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she's going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.
Green Witch by Alice Hoffman -- sequel to Green Angel - Green, who lost her family a year ago, chronicles the lives of rumored witches in her new village, but she's also determined to find out the fates of two old friends, Heather and Diamond.
Destiny's Path by Frewin Jones -- sequel to Warrior Princess - In this action-packed follow-up to Warrior Princess (2009), Jones takes readers to medieval Britain where courage, vigilance, brain, and brawn are intertwined. With her home on fire and only her mother alive, 15-year-old Branwen reluctantly turns to follow her destiny’s path. She hears the call of Rhiannon of the Shining Ones, and her duty is to warn others of the invading Saxons and lead the battle to defeat them. Traveling alongside her are the former slave, Rhodri; the owl-girl, Blodwedd; and Branwen’s faithful falcon, Fain. Despite graphic depictions of battle scenes, Branwen’s compelling story leaves readers waiting for the sequel
Inside Out by Maria Snyder - Keep Your Head Down.Don't Get Noticed.Or Else.I'm Trella. I'm a scrub. A nobody. One of thousands who work the lower levels, keeping Inside clean for the Uppers. I've got one friend, do my job and try to avoid the Pop Cops. So what if I occasionally use the pipes to sneak around the Upper levels? The only neck at risk is my own;until I accidentally start a rebellion and become the go-to girl to lead a revolution.
Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron - Told in a voice that's honest, urgent, and hilarious, "Struts & Frets" is a bright debut novel about forming a band, falling in love, and facing the truth.
Player's Ruse by Hilari Bell -- Knight and Rogue bk. 3 - ir Michael Sevenson and his squire, Fisk, were just beginning to enjoy the quiet life. They really should have known better. When Lady Rosamund runs away from home to marry a traveling player, former knight errant Michael makes a noble promise to help the object of his unrequited love. The quest takes our would-be heroes to the coastal town of Huckerston, where savage sea pirates called wreckers terrorize the coast.
Spellbinder by Helen Stringer - Belladona can see ghosts, which is very useful after her parents are killed; but when every ghost in the world vanishes, she must set out on a quest to discover why, before it is too late to save them...
Forgotten Past by Heather Hayashi -- Arkha Chronicles bk. 2 - When Derrick discovers that his mother and sister are missing, he's determined to find them. As he retraces their steps, he encounters Jason, whose sister also disappeared. The two embark on a journey that leads them to Arhka where the connections between the aliens, Arhka, Earth, and the fate of the three women they're searching for slowly become clear.
Graphic Novels:
YuYu Hakusho vol. 19 -- final volume
Inu Yasha vol. 46 -- not even close to final....
Slam Dunk vol. 9
Naruto vol. 1 (replacema
Mercury by Larson
Return of King Doug by Erb
Lola by Torres
Batman & Robin vol. 1: Batman Reborn -- Is the new series after Bruce's death with Dick Grayson as the new Batman
Shonen Jump vol.8, Issue Six -- May
Justice League of America vol. 4 : Sanctuary
Batman International
Wonder Woman Chronicles vol 1. -- appearances from the very fist and in chronological order
Living Hell by Catherine Jinks - What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave... now the ship has become a terrible living enemy.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green - One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens---both named Will Grayson---are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fabulous high school musical.
Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti - Caletti invites readers into Scarlet Hughes's life and all its "maybes." The introspective teen copes when her charismatic older sister, Juliet, shows up suddenly married (and pregnant) after time away at a Portland hotel singing gig. Both Scarlet and her mother quickly come to adore her husband-Scarlet perhaps a little too much.
By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Ann Peters - Daelyn Rice, bullied from kindergarten on, is determined not to botch her next suicide attempt. So when Santana begins to edge his way into her life, she doesn't know if it isn't too late...
Squire's Quest by Morris -- Squire's Tales bk.9 - in this ongoing volume, Terence is worried about his father in Avalon, disturbed by Mordred, a charming visitor to the Court of Arthur, and distracted by the visit of Alexander of Byzantium, an admirer of King Arthur.
Hold Still by Nina LaCour - Devastating, hopeful, hopeless, playful . . . in words and illustrations, Ingrid left behind a painful farewell in her journal for Caitlin. Now Caitlin is left alone, by loss and by choice, struggling to find renewed hope in the wake of her best friend's suicide.
Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn - Seventeen-year-old Kay Wyatt knows she's breaking the law by rock climbing near the border, but she'd rather have an adventure than follow the rules. When the dragon Artegal unexpectedly saves her life, a secret friendship grows between them.
Exile of Gigi Lane by Adrienne Maria Vrettos - when Hotspot leader Gigi is outed as being a cruel bully, she's forced to retreat for the summer; thinking that when she returns, she'll have her place back, she's in for a rude shock; instead she must struggle to win recognition from the very "unpopular kids" she used to ridicule. Can she transform herself?
Poisoned Honey: a story of Mary Magdalen by Beatrice Gormley - Mariamne is a young girl with no control over her life. When she finds herself forced to marry where she is not welcome, for the good of her family, she comforts herself with her study of the spirit world. But is her power there all an illusion? A compelling story of one of the most controversial figures of the Bible.
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - Lennie is devastated when her sister Bailey dies unexpectedly; she is caught up in her loss, her first feelings of love for two different boys, and her unresolved feelings about the mother who left when she was very young. Realistic, sometimes funny, and heartbreaking.
The Bad Queen: rules and instructions for Marie Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer - Marie Antoinette, at 14, was married to the young heir to the throne of France. As she struggled to please everyone, she was subjected to intense scrutiny and her every move questioned. She lived an extravagant, reckless lifestyle as the peasantry around her starved and grew rebellious...
Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve -- Prequel to the Hungry City Chronicles - Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order.
Shadow by Jennie Moss - Shadow, an orphan girl, is given the duty to watch the queen's every move. When the castle is thrown into chaos after the queen is poisoned, Shadow escapes with a young knight, whom she believes was betrothed to the queen. As mystery builds, and romantic tension does, too, Shadow begins to wonder what her role in the kingdom truly is.
Dragons of Darkness by Juliana Michaelis - In this thrilling modern-day fable, two boys from very different backgrounds are thrown together by magic, mayhem, and a common foe. Jumar, an invisible prince, wants to free his native Nepal from invaders. Christopher, a shy German boy, wants to find his kidnapped brother. Together they embark on a journey through the wilderness of Nepal—a journey that proves to be a dangerous rite of passage.
Cat O'nine Tails by Golding -- Cat Royal bk. 4 - Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she's going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.
Green Witch by Alice Hoffman -- sequel to Green Angel - Green, who lost her family a year ago, chronicles the lives of rumored witches in her new village, but she's also determined to find out the fates of two old friends, Heather and Diamond.
Destiny's Path by Frewin Jones -- sequel to Warrior Princess - In this action-packed follow-up to Warrior Princess (2009), Jones takes readers to medieval Britain where courage, vigilance, brain, and brawn are intertwined. With her home on fire and only her mother alive, 15-year-old Branwen reluctantly turns to follow her destiny’s path. She hears the call of Rhiannon of the Shining Ones, and her duty is to warn others of the invading Saxons and lead the battle to defeat them. Traveling alongside her are the former slave, Rhodri; the owl-girl, Blodwedd; and Branwen’s faithful falcon, Fain. Despite graphic depictions of battle scenes, Branwen’s compelling story leaves readers waiting for the sequel
Inside Out by Maria Snyder - Keep Your Head Down.Don't Get Noticed.Or Else.I'm Trella. I'm a scrub. A nobody. One of thousands who work the lower levels, keeping Inside clean for the Uppers. I've got one friend, do my job and try to avoid the Pop Cops. So what if I occasionally use the pipes to sneak around the Upper levels? The only neck at risk is my own;until I accidentally start a rebellion and become the go-to girl to lead a revolution.
Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron - Told in a voice that's honest, urgent, and hilarious, "Struts & Frets" is a bright debut novel about forming a band, falling in love, and facing the truth.
Player's Ruse by Hilari Bell -- Knight and Rogue bk. 3 - ir Michael Sevenson and his squire, Fisk, were just beginning to enjoy the quiet life. They really should have known better. When Lady Rosamund runs away from home to marry a traveling player, former knight errant Michael makes a noble promise to help the object of his unrequited love. The quest takes our would-be heroes to the coastal town of Huckerston, where savage sea pirates called wreckers terrorize the coast.
Spellbinder by Helen Stringer - Belladona can see ghosts, which is very useful after her parents are killed; but when every ghost in the world vanishes, she must set out on a quest to discover why, before it is too late to save them...
Forgotten Past by Heather Hayashi -- Arkha Chronicles bk. 2 - When Derrick discovers that his mother and sister are missing, he's determined to find them. As he retraces their steps, he encounters Jason, whose sister also disappeared. The two embark on a journey that leads them to Arhka where the connections between the aliens, Arhka, Earth, and the fate of the three women they're searching for slowly become clear.
Graphic Novels:
YuYu Hakusho vol. 19 -- final volume
Inu Yasha vol. 46 -- not even close to final....
Slam Dunk vol. 9
Naruto vol. 1 (replacema
Mercury by Larson
Return of King Doug by Erb
Lola by Torres
Batman & Robin vol. 1: Batman Reborn -- Is the new series after Bruce's death with Dick Grayson as the new Batman
Shonen Jump vol.8, Issue Six -- May
Justice League of America vol. 4 : Sanctuary
Batman International
Wonder Woman Chronicles vol 1. -- appearances from the very fist and in chronological order
Friday, April 23, 2010
Infinity: the Chronicles of Nick
I was at the Texas Library Association's annual convention in San Antonio last week. One of the most exciting parts of that trip is visiting all the publishers booths in the Exhibit Hall. When I went by the St. Martin's Press booth, I mentioned I was a Teen Librarian. The exhibitor there said "Wow, have I got something to share with you!". I already had a bagful of posters and book catalogs, so I almost said "No thanks." That is, until I saw what she was clutching - an advance reader copy of "Infinity: The Chronicles of Nick" by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
For those who aren't in the know, Sherrilyn Kenyon writes the "Dark Hunter" series of novels (which now number 29, soon to be 30) in which the good allies of the Goddess Artemis defend humankind against daimons and other evils. Her newest series, the Chronicles of Nick, is aimed at young adult readers, and is VERY good! Nick is a 14 year old, enrolled as a scholarship student at a prestigious school in New Orleans. His mother is an exotic dancer, which gets him labeled "trash" by the school and students; Nick struggles to restrain his anger and bitterness. He's not helped by the fact that his father is in prison. But his real troubles begin on the night he decides NOT to help his friends mug a pair of tourists... and he begins to discover that he is anything but an ordinary teen.
I'm not going to tell you any more of the story - you need to read it for yourself. But I'll tell you I read it cover to cover in less than 2 days. I thought it was better written than Twilight, more interesting than Cirque du Freak, and more fun than Night World. It will be out on May 25th.
For those who aren't in the know, Sherrilyn Kenyon writes the "Dark Hunter" series of novels (which now number 29, soon to be 30) in which the good allies of the Goddess Artemis defend humankind against daimons and other evils. Her newest series, the Chronicles of Nick, is aimed at young adult readers, and is VERY good! Nick is a 14 year old, enrolled as a scholarship student at a prestigious school in New Orleans. His mother is an exotic dancer, which gets him labeled "trash" by the school and students; Nick struggles to restrain his anger and bitterness. He's not helped by the fact that his father is in prison. But his real troubles begin on the night he decides NOT to help his friends mug a pair of tourists... and he begins to discover that he is anything but an ordinary teen.
I'm not going to tell you any more of the story - you need to read it for yourself. But I'll tell you I read it cover to cover in less than 2 days. I thought it was better written than Twilight, more interesting than Cirque du Freak, and more fun than Night World. It will be out on May 25th.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
New Books are Up!
A Spy in the House by Ying Lee -- the Agency bk. 1 -- set in Victorian London, fiesty Mary Quinn is rescued at the last instant from hanging and taken into training as a female private detective. Later, at 17, she begins to solve her first case.
Finnick of the Rock by Melina Marchetta - Finnikin is a traveling storyteller, trying to reunite his far-flung people after their royal family is murdered and their land cursed. When he and his mentor meet Evanjalin, a young woman who may know where the missing heir is, their true adventure begins.
Iron King by Julie Kagawa -- Meghan Chase has never fit in at her small-town high school, and now, on the eve of her 16th birthday, she finally discovers why. For when her half-brother is kidnapped, Meghan is drawn into a fantastical world she had never imagined--the world of Faery.
Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs by Ronald Koertge -- Fielding his social life is a bigger challenge for Kevin than hitting a fastball in Koertge's funny, insightful sequel to "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup."
Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray --
Kiki and Mish are best friends, but what Kiki doesn’t know is that Michelle Pena was born a gang princess. “Princess P” grew up destined to inherit leadership of the Snakes: a future filled with crime and fear.Michelle, on the other hand, is a nationally ranked athlete and academic superstar. Then Silver kidnaps them both...
Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard -- Colt and Julia are keeping their relationship a secret: his wrong-side-of-the-tracks (or in this case, wrong part of the mountain) friends would have thought he was a sellout, and her rich friends would have accused her of slumming. No one would have understood, especially not Julia's wealthy boyfriend. But when she dies in a car accident, the distance that always existed between the secret couple becomes unbearable.
After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick -- sequel to Ever After -- Jeffrey isn't a kid with cancer anymore. He's a teen in remission. But life is still complicated, especially when his brother Steven goes to Africa, his best friend starts hatching crazy plans, and a way out-of-his league girl thinks he's cute.
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins -- When Sophie discovers she's a witch, she finds herself getting in trouble and exiled to "Hex Hall" - the school for wayward prodigium... and that's only the beginning of her troubles!
Duplikate by Cherry Cheva -- Kate drops off to sleep, a normal - if overworked - college bound teen. When she wakes, she's confronted with her computer-generated duplicate. Is this the answer to her troubles, or just one more big complication?
Shadow Project by Herbie Brennan -- Danny is a thief, and is soon recruited by the mysterious Shadow Project to use his mental powers to try to rescue a teen spy who is trapped on her own mission. Can Danny rescue Opal before things go completely wrong?
Numbers by Rachel Ward -- whenever Jem meets someone new, she sees a number - their number, the date on which they'll die. She tries to avoid meeting new people, but when she starts seeing the SAME number on dozens of people around her, she realizes something is very, very wrong...
Emperor's Code by Gordon Korman -- 39 Steps bk. 8 - As Amy and Dan search for their most dangerous clue yet, they find themselves separated for the first time on their quest.
Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan -- companion to Forest of Hands and Teeth -- Gabry lives in a world filled with the dead, who constantly hunger for the living. When one reckless moment causes the deaths of half her generation, she knows she must face the forest of her mother's past to save herself and the one she loves.
Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner -- Queen's Thief bk. 4 -- Sophos,once the useless younger son of a king, first must prepare himself for unwanted rulership, and then finds himself captured and sold into slavery. Should he remain a slave, or accept a leadership role he feels he is not suited to, as his people face an ancient enemy?
These Boots are Made for Stalking by Lisi Harrison -- Clique #12 -- the girls of the Pretty Committee are back in action! Halloween is the next big event, and what could possibly go wrong?
Carbon Diaries 2017 by Saci Lloyd -- sequel to Carbon Diaries 2015 -- Laura's now a college student, and her band is doing well, but juggling two love interests and surviving the carbon rationing in England are bad enough, when the band sets off on their Euro-tour. Is it time for the band to practice what they preach?
Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray -- Ross is dead, and his three best friends steal his ashes and set out on a journey to set things right. But how did Ross die, and will the boys be able to keep things under control?
The Summer I Got a Life by Mark Fink -- Andy lives in his handsome, athletic older brother's shadow. So when the two teens get shipped off to rural Wisconson for the summer, Andy's amazed that he meets a really cute girl who is interested in HIM. Maybe summer won't be a disaster, after all...
I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked It by Adam Selzer -- High School music critic Ali is intrigued by goth musician Doug - until she realizes he's a zombie. But by then she has other problems - after all, no vampire likes to be made fun of in the school paper!
Everwild by Shusterman -- Skinjacker Trilogy bk. 2 -- Nick is trying to free all the children who are caught in limbo, while Mikey and Allie have joined a band of skinwalkers and are risking their lives to visit the world of the living.
Graphic Novels:
Ragnarok vols. 4-10 (That's all there is, right now. This series is slated for 40 volumes, but it is on hiatus while the author works on the video game)
Finnick of the Rock by Melina Marchetta - Finnikin is a traveling storyteller, trying to reunite his far-flung people after their royal family is murdered and their land cursed. When he and his mentor meet Evanjalin, a young woman who may know where the missing heir is, their true adventure begins.
Iron King by Julie Kagawa -- Meghan Chase has never fit in at her small-town high school, and now, on the eve of her 16th birthday, she finally discovers why. For when her half-brother is kidnapped, Meghan is drawn into a fantastical world she had never imagined--the world of Faery.
Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs by Ronald Koertge -- Fielding his social life is a bigger challenge for Kevin than hitting a fastball in Koertge's funny, insightful sequel to "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup."
Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray --
Kiki and Mish are best friends, but what Kiki doesn’t know is that Michelle Pena was born a gang princess. “Princess P” grew up destined to inherit leadership of the Snakes: a future filled with crime and fear.Michelle, on the other hand, is a nationally ranked athlete and academic superstar. Then Silver kidnaps them both...
Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard -- Colt and Julia are keeping their relationship a secret: his wrong-side-of-the-tracks (or in this case, wrong part of the mountain) friends would have thought he was a sellout, and her rich friends would have accused her of slumming. No one would have understood, especially not Julia's wealthy boyfriend. But when she dies in a car accident, the distance that always existed between the secret couple becomes unbearable.
After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick -- sequel to Ever After -- Jeffrey isn't a kid with cancer anymore. He's a teen in remission. But life is still complicated, especially when his brother Steven goes to Africa, his best friend starts hatching crazy plans, and a way out-of-his league girl thinks he's cute.
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins -- When Sophie discovers she's a witch, she finds herself getting in trouble and exiled to "Hex Hall" - the school for wayward prodigium... and that's only the beginning of her troubles!
Duplikate by Cherry Cheva -- Kate drops off to sleep, a normal - if overworked - college bound teen. When she wakes, she's confronted with her computer-generated duplicate. Is this the answer to her troubles, or just one more big complication?
Shadow Project by Herbie Brennan -- Danny is a thief, and is soon recruited by the mysterious Shadow Project to use his mental powers to try to rescue a teen spy who is trapped on her own mission. Can Danny rescue Opal before things go completely wrong?
Numbers by Rachel Ward -- whenever Jem meets someone new, she sees a number - their number, the date on which they'll die. She tries to avoid meeting new people, but when she starts seeing the SAME number on dozens of people around her, she realizes something is very, very wrong...
Emperor's Code by Gordon Korman -- 39 Steps bk. 8 - As Amy and Dan search for their most dangerous clue yet, they find themselves separated for the first time on their quest.
Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan -- companion to Forest of Hands and Teeth -- Gabry lives in a world filled with the dead, who constantly hunger for the living. When one reckless moment causes the deaths of half her generation, she knows she must face the forest of her mother's past to save herself and the one she loves.
Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner -- Queen's Thief bk. 4 -- Sophos,once the useless younger son of a king, first must prepare himself for unwanted rulership, and then finds himself captured and sold into slavery. Should he remain a slave, or accept a leadership role he feels he is not suited to, as his people face an ancient enemy?
These Boots are Made for Stalking by Lisi Harrison -- Clique #12 -- the girls of the Pretty Committee are back in action! Halloween is the next big event, and what could possibly go wrong?
Carbon Diaries 2017 by Saci Lloyd -- sequel to Carbon Diaries 2015 -- Laura's now a college student, and her band is doing well, but juggling two love interests and surviving the carbon rationing in England are bad enough, when the band sets off on their Euro-tour. Is it time for the band to practice what they preach?
Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray -- Ross is dead, and his three best friends steal his ashes and set out on a journey to set things right. But how did Ross die, and will the boys be able to keep things under control?
The Summer I Got a Life by Mark Fink -- Andy lives in his handsome, athletic older brother's shadow. So when the two teens get shipped off to rural Wisconson for the summer, Andy's amazed that he meets a really cute girl who is interested in HIM. Maybe summer won't be a disaster, after all...
I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked It by Adam Selzer -- High School music critic Ali is intrigued by goth musician Doug - until she realizes he's a zombie. But by then she has other problems - after all, no vampire likes to be made fun of in the school paper!
Everwild by Shusterman -- Skinjacker Trilogy bk. 2 -- Nick is trying to free all the children who are caught in limbo, while Mikey and Allie have joined a band of skinwalkers and are risking their lives to visit the world of the living.
Graphic Novels:
Ragnarok vols. 4-10 (That's all there is, right now. This series is slated for 40 volumes, but it is on hiatus while the author works on the video game)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Teen Volunteers - Get Ready to Sign Up
Join us May 15 from 2-4 p.m. at the Central Library to sign up for our Summer Teen Library Crew. You may get to help with teen or kids summer activities, sign kids up for the reading club, prepare for programs, and do other fun tasks.
Requirements: 13-17, application form, background checks with school id or drivers license, parental permission required for forms and B/ground check along with notary. Notary will be present during event.
Refreshments and gaming will be available during sign ups for teens. For more information contact Kim at 750-5974 or kimberlys@ci.waco.tx.us
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Poetry Contest Deadline in less than 2 weeks!
If you intend to enter our Teen Poetry Contest - the deadline is coming up soon - April 19th is the final entry date. Get your entry form ready, and compose some verse!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
New Books
Shadow Souls by L.J. Smith -- vampire diaries the return vol. 3 - On the run . . .Elena Gilbert's love, the vampire Stefan Salvatore, has been captured and imprisoned by demonic spirits who are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. While her friends Bonnie and Meredith explore the evil that has taken over their town, Elena goes in search of Stefan.In order to find him, she entrusts her life to Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul.
Scandal by Kate Brian -- Private vol. 11 - After her harrowing kidnapping, Reed returns to Easton to find that Billings has been torn down. Finally, after years of controversy, the school's wealthiest female has been overruled, and the historical dorm is gone. How will Reed and the rest of the Billings Girls handle it?
City of Angels by Zoey Dean -- A-list: Hollywood royalty vol. 3 - The curtain is closing on Beverly Hills' reigning high schoolers, and no farewell in the City of Angels is complete without an A-list soiree. The stage is set, the cameras are rolling, but will the cast get its Hollywood ending?
Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes - Cooper Blake has everything going for him until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysterious, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn't know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she's a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her. No one from Cooper's old life would understand what he can barely grasp himself. . . .
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Enjoying True Peace by Stephanie Moore -- Yasmin Peace bk. 5 Yasmin's life is finally back on track, but then her father decides to move the whole family. Yasmin must rely on her faith to get her through the uproar and enjoy true peace.
Stuck on Earth by David Klass - Ketchvar III travels to Earth to inhabit the body of an average teenager and assess the damage humans have done to their planet. But even his highly advanced alien intelligence can't prepare him for life as an American teen.
Naughty List by Suzanne Young -- as if being a cheerleader isn't enough, Tessa is also the head of a spy-society dedicated to chasing down erring boyfriends
Secret Circle books 2 and 3 -- by L.J.Smith - contains the omnibus collection of The Captive, and The Power.
Batboy by Mike Lupica -- An unlikely friendship slowly develops between a former baseball great in need of a family and the 14-year-old batboy in need of a father, in Lupica's most powerful and kid-friendly work to date.
Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes - For years, Karl has been part of the Madman Underground--kids forced to attend group therapy during school hours. Karl decides that for his senior year, he is going to get out of the group for good. He is going to act--and be--Normal. But Normal, of course, is relative.
Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey - Sixteen-year-old Solange has to outwit her seven overprotective older brothers, avoid the politics involved with being the only daughter born to an ancient vampire dynasty, and elude Kieran Black--agent of an anti-vampire league who is searching for his father's killer and is intent on staking Solange and her entire family.
Crimson Cap by Ellen Howard - When eleven-year-old Pierre Talon, son of a French Canadian Voyageur, sets out in 1684 on what became the last, ill-fated expedition of the great French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, he hopes to find help for his family, who are struggling in a settlement decimated by hunger, ilness, and Indian attacks. But the expedition to relocate the Mississippi River unravels when La Salle and his closest aides are murdered. Pierrre falls deathly ill, and into the hands of the Hasinai Indians.
Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland - Seek tirelessly and you shall not find a contemporary heroine of middle-grade literature as refined and romantic as Miss Polly Madassa. Still swooning over the romantic conclusions of Pride & Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, twelve-year-old Polly decides her purpose in life: helping along lonely hearts in search of love. But as her matchmaking plans go awry, she realizes she should, perhaps, have paid more attention to Emma, Jane Austen's novel of courtship meddling gone wrong...
Libyrinth by Pearl North - Haly serves the Libyrarians in a vast Libyrinth of all knowledge saved from Earth... but the Eradicants threaten to destroy it all. Haly embarks on a journey that will change her world, if she can discover her true destiny.
Anastasia's Secret by Susanne Dunlap - Inspired by the mysteries that have long surrounded the last days of the Romanov family, this compelling new novel by the author of "The Musician's Daughter" is a haunting vision of the life--and love story--of Russia's last princess.
The Line by Teri Hall - In this compelling debut, Hall writes a futuristic urban novel about the lines one girl must cross, and what lengths she is willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right.
The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon - Set in 1968 Chicago, this powerful debut novel follows 13-year-old Sam Childs, the son of a known civil rights activist who questions the possibility of change after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Riker's High by Paul Volponi - Seventeen-year-old Martin Stokes has been imprisoned for five months, awaiting trial for a petty crime. Returning from court, he cannot get out of the way when another inmate attacks the boy to whom he is shackled. Martin's face is slashed with a razor; the ensuing scar is a metaphor for the mark prison will leave on the boy, who is no angel (he tells his harried legal aid lawyer she is a "miserable shit"), but whose punishment bears absolutely no relationship to his crime.
Borderline by Alan Stratton - Life's not easy for 15-year-old Sami Sabiri, especially as the only Muslim kid at his private school. And when Sami catches his father in a lie, everything he's ever known comes into question.
Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X Stork - Pancho is determined to find and kill the murderer of his sister, but when he meets D.Q, who is dying of brain cancer but lives by the "Death Warrior's Manifesto", his viewpoint begins to change. Can he decide not to die for revenge?
Happyface by Stephen Emond - Enter Happyface's journal and get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy who decides to reinvent himself as a happy-go-lucky guy after he moves to a new town. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learns to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, tries to hide from his past, and ultimately learns to face the world with a genuine smile.
Poison Eaters and Other Stories by Holly Black - 12 edgy stories in classic Holly Black style tell of faeries, dark magic, and mystery.
Graphic Novels:
Justice League International vol 4
Batman. Heart of Hush
Batman Confidential vol. 45. King Tut's Tomb
Superman. Braniac (in which Superman's father dies -- again!!)
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Anti-Venom (in which Spider-Man does NOT appear)
Amazing Spider-Man. American Son (set some time during Dark Reign)
Cactus's Secret vol. 1
Slam Dunk vols 5-8
InuYahsa vol 45
Scandal by Kate Brian -- Private vol. 11 - After her harrowing kidnapping, Reed returns to Easton to find that Billings has been torn down. Finally, after years of controversy, the school's wealthiest female has been overruled, and the historical dorm is gone. How will Reed and the rest of the Billings Girls handle it?
City of Angels by Zoey Dean -- A-list: Hollywood royalty vol. 3 - The curtain is closing on Beverly Hills' reigning high schoolers, and no farewell in the City of Angels is complete without an A-list soiree. The stage is set, the cameras are rolling, but will the cast get its Hollywood ending?
Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes - Cooper Blake has everything going for him until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysterious, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn't know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she's a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her. No one from Cooper's old life would understand what he can barely grasp himself. . . .
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Enjoying True Peace by Stephanie Moore -- Yasmin Peace bk. 5 Yasmin's life is finally back on track, but then her father decides to move the whole family. Yasmin must rely on her faith to get her through the uproar and enjoy true peace.
Stuck on Earth by David Klass - Ketchvar III travels to Earth to inhabit the body of an average teenager and assess the damage humans have done to their planet. But even his highly advanced alien intelligence can't prepare him for life as an American teen.
Naughty List by Suzanne Young -- as if being a cheerleader isn't enough, Tessa is also the head of a spy-society dedicated to chasing down erring boyfriends
Secret Circle books 2 and 3 -- by L.J.Smith - contains the omnibus collection of The Captive, and The Power.
Batboy by Mike Lupica -- An unlikely friendship slowly develops between a former baseball great in need of a family and the 14-year-old batboy in need of a father, in Lupica's most powerful and kid-friendly work to date.
Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes - For years, Karl has been part of the Madman Underground--kids forced to attend group therapy during school hours. Karl decides that for his senior year, he is going to get out of the group for good. He is going to act--and be--Normal. But Normal, of course, is relative.
Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey - Sixteen-year-old Solange has to outwit her seven overprotective older brothers, avoid the politics involved with being the only daughter born to an ancient vampire dynasty, and elude Kieran Black--agent of an anti-vampire league who is searching for his father's killer and is intent on staking Solange and her entire family.
Crimson Cap by Ellen Howard - When eleven-year-old Pierre Talon, son of a French Canadian Voyageur, sets out in 1684 on what became the last, ill-fated expedition of the great French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, he hopes to find help for his family, who are struggling in a settlement decimated by hunger, ilness, and Indian attacks. But the expedition to relocate the Mississippi River unravels when La Salle and his closest aides are murdered. Pierrre falls deathly ill, and into the hands of the Hasinai Indians.
Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland - Seek tirelessly and you shall not find a contemporary heroine of middle-grade literature as refined and romantic as Miss Polly Madassa. Still swooning over the romantic conclusions of Pride & Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, twelve-year-old Polly decides her purpose in life: helping along lonely hearts in search of love. But as her matchmaking plans go awry, she realizes she should, perhaps, have paid more attention to Emma, Jane Austen's novel of courtship meddling gone wrong...
Libyrinth by Pearl North - Haly serves the Libyrarians in a vast Libyrinth of all knowledge saved from Earth... but the Eradicants threaten to destroy it all. Haly embarks on a journey that will change her world, if she can discover her true destiny.
Anastasia's Secret by Susanne Dunlap - Inspired by the mysteries that have long surrounded the last days of the Romanov family, this compelling new novel by the author of "The Musician's Daughter" is a haunting vision of the life--and love story--of Russia's last princess.
The Line by Teri Hall - In this compelling debut, Hall writes a futuristic urban novel about the lines one girl must cross, and what lengths she is willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right.
The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon - Set in 1968 Chicago, this powerful debut novel follows 13-year-old Sam Childs, the son of a known civil rights activist who questions the possibility of change after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Riker's High by Paul Volponi - Seventeen-year-old Martin Stokes has been imprisoned for five months, awaiting trial for a petty crime. Returning from court, he cannot get out of the way when another inmate attacks the boy to whom he is shackled. Martin's face is slashed with a razor; the ensuing scar is a metaphor for the mark prison will leave on the boy, who is no angel (he tells his harried legal aid lawyer she is a "miserable shit"), but whose punishment bears absolutely no relationship to his crime.
Borderline by Alan Stratton - Life's not easy for 15-year-old Sami Sabiri, especially as the only Muslim kid at his private school. And when Sami catches his father in a lie, everything he's ever known comes into question.
Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X Stork - Pancho is determined to find and kill the murderer of his sister, but when he meets D.Q, who is dying of brain cancer but lives by the "Death Warrior's Manifesto", his viewpoint begins to change. Can he decide not to die for revenge?
Happyface by Stephen Emond - Enter Happyface's journal and get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy who decides to reinvent himself as a happy-go-lucky guy after he moves to a new town. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learns to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, tries to hide from his past, and ultimately learns to face the world with a genuine smile.
Poison Eaters and Other Stories by Holly Black - 12 edgy stories in classic Holly Black style tell of faeries, dark magic, and mystery.
Graphic Novels:
Justice League International vol 4
Batman. Heart of Hush
Batman Confidential vol. 45. King Tut's Tomb
Superman. Braniac (in which Superman's father dies -- again!!)
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Anti-Venom (in which Spider-Man does NOT appear)
Amazing Spider-Man. American Son (set some time during Dark Reign)
Cactus's Secret vol. 1
Slam Dunk vols 5-8
InuYahsa vol 45
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