Week 2 of the Spark a Reaction Reading Club Winners. Six more weeks of winners will be chosen, so get your review cards in every week!

Alexandria - U Swirl gift card
Bobbie Jean - Sonic gift card
Ashley - Starplex Cinema card
Jacob - DVD of the Hobbit (part 1)
Rebekah - Michael's gift card
Ben - Hastings gift card
Maranatha - Baskin Robbins gift card
Jayden - Pizza Hut gift card

Congratulations on your win, and Thanks for the great reviews! More will be posted here, and in the Teen Zone soon!

This Saturday's Chess Class has been canceled due to the Holiday. Chess Classes will resume Saturday, July 12 at Central Library at 1:00.

Winners of the first week of Teen SRC "Spark A Reaction" Prizes:

Sarah W. won a copy of the movie Frozen
Antoneyo H won a Pizza Hut gift card
J'Marcus W won a Sonic gift card
Thomas S won a Starplex Movie pass
Charlie G won a book signed by it's author
Kevin M won a Baskin Robbins gift card
Mimi T won a Hastings gift card
Juliana M won a USwirl gift card

Every week we pick 8 winners and there are 7 more weeks of winners ahead! You have until July 2nd to come in and sign up if you haven't already. And we have a great calendar of programs planned, too!

The Teen Department has been pretty busy already this summer! We had a great Science Extravaganza program at East last Saturday, and we even GOT ON TV!

New Fiction

And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard -- Sent to an Amherst, Massachusetts, boarding school after her ex-boyfriend shoots himself, seventeen-year-old Emily expresses herself through poetry as she relives their relationship, copes with her guilt, and begins to heal.








Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn -- A lonely teenager exiled to a remote Vermont boarding
school in the wake of a family tragedy must either surrender his sanity to the wild wolves inside his mind or learn that surviving means more than not dying.

Zero Fade by Chris Terry -- Thirteen-year-old Kevin Phifer has a lot to worry about. His uncle Paul is coming out, Tyrell the bully throws lit Black 'n' Milds at him, Demetric at school has the best last-year-fly-gear and Aisha's attention, girls prefer his nerdy friend David, his sister Laura is suddenly ignoring him, Mama is dating, and to top it off ... he's grounded.





Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Feferle -- An eighth-grader who dreams of performing in a Broadway musical concocts a plan to run away to New York and audition for the role of Elliot in the musical version of "E.T."

Flowers in the Sky by Lynn Joseph -- Fifteen-year-old Nina immigrates from the Dominican Republic to New York to live with her older brother and must reconcile the realities of Washington Heights with the dreams of the U.S. her mami envisioned for her.







Sweet 16 to Life by Kim Reid -- Using skills from her police officer mother to expose deception at her exclusive private school, Chanti risks her freedom and reputation to protect a friend from a vengeful gang member while mending fences with an ex-boyfriend.

Rumor Central by ReShonda Billingsley -- After appearing on the reality show "Miami Divas," Maya Morgan is offered her own television show, but stepping up to the fame means spilling secrets about her friends, and someone will do anything to shut her up.

You Don’t Know Me Like That by ReShonda Billingsley -- As Maya Morgan sees her gossip show move from Miami to national syndication, she gets a taste of her own medicine when her reputation is trashed online and must reach deep into her bag of dirty tricks to manage the disaster.

Real As It Gets by ReShonda Billingsley -- For once, everything in Maya's life is falling perfectly into place. She's getting serious media cred uncovering the source of a new designer drug doing major glitterati damage. And the new man in her life is giving Maya all the cool bling and attention she craves off-camera. But the truth behind her scoop is about to cut too close too home -- and put Maya and her family in the cross-hairs. Soon, she'll have to decide just how far she can afford to go to save her family, her career ... and herself.

Drifting by Lisa R. Nelson -- When Jasmine Hinton's father moves them once again, this time to a seedy hotel in North Carolina, she makes friends with the owner's daughter, and with her help starts trying to find answers to the questions she has about her family.







 Sunrise by Mike Mullin -- Nearly a year after the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, survival has become harder than ever and Alex and Darla must risk everything to try to create a community that can withstand the ongoing disaster.

Jet Black and the Ninja Wind by Leza Lowitz -- Seventeen-year-old Jet Black is a ninja. There's only one problem—she doesn't know it. Others do, however, and they're scheming to capture her and uncover her secrets. When her mother dies, Jet knows only that she must go to Japan to protect a family treasure hidden in her ancestral land. She's terrified, but if Jet won't fight to protect her world, who will? Stalked by bounty hunters and desperately in love with the man who's been sent to kill her, Jet must be strong enough to protect the treasure, preserve an ancient culture, and save a sacred mountain from destruction.


Why We Took the Car by Wolfgang Herrndorf -- Mike Klingenberg is a troubled fourteen-year-old from a dysfunctional family in Berlin who thinks of himself as boring, so when a Russian juvenile delinquent called Tschick begins to pay attention to him and include Mike in his criminal activities, he is excited -- until those activities lead to disaster on the autobahn.

Scar Boys by Len Vlahos -- Written as a college admission essay, eighteen-year-old Harry Jones recounts a childhood defined by the hideous scars he hid behind, and how forming a band brought self-confidence, friendship, and his first kiss.







Anyone But You by Kim Askew -- In this modern take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," set in Chicago, the teenaged daughter and son of two feuding Italian American families, who own competing restaurants, fall in love. When a vicious act of vandalism deals another blow to her family's proud pizza heritage, Gigi Caputo is sure that the Montes -- owners of a rival Italian restaurant -- are to blame. She's determined to get to the bottom of the feud. Instead, in a secret encounter with Roman Monte, she finds both danger and love at first sight. If the daughter and son of these two warring families fall for each other, can it be anything but a recipe for disaster?

The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud -- Lockwood, Lucy and George team up to form Lockwood and Co, using their psychic powers to fight the ghosts, haunts and specters that are appearing all across England, which only specially talented children can see and battle. Will they survive a night in the most haunted house in all of England?






Exposure by Kathy Reichs -- When twin classmates are abducted from Bolton Prep, Tory and the Virals decide there's no one better equipped than them to investigate. But the gang has other problems to face. Their powers are growing wilder, and becoming harder to control. Chance Claybourne is investigating the disastrous medical experiment that twisted their DNA. The bonds that unite them are weakening, threatening the future of the pack itself. The Virals must decipher the clues and track down a ruthless criminal before he strikes again, all while protecting their secret from prying eyes. And everyone seems to be watching...

New YA Graphic Novels

Rurouni Kenshin Restoration, Volume 2 -- Former assassin Hitokiri Battosai is now a rurouni wanderer known as Himure Kenshin who is pledged to only use his sword to protect the innocent, but Kenshin's oath is challenged when an assassin attempts to steal the Kamiya dojo.







Batman. Dark Victory -- This epic continues the story of The Long Halloween. It is early in Batman's

crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

Avengers Epic Collection, Volume 9 -- A new era in Earth's Mightiest Heroes begins with an all-new Avengers line-up under the guidance of writers Gerry Conway and Jim Shooter. Teamed with a who's who of top 1970s art talent-George Perez, Jim Starlin and John Byrne-these storytellers pit the Avengers against the greatest threats in the Marvel Universe. From Dr. Doom to Ultron and Attuma to the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers are put to the test in issue after action-packed issue.




Superior Foes of Spider-Man. Vol. 1, Getting the Band Back Together -- Boomerang and his fellow

villains prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibiliti es...and Spider-Man will soon learn that with superior villains come superior problems! Out on bail and aiming to stay out of jail, Boomerang must get his cronies on target - but does Frank Castle, the one-man army known as the Punisher, have them targeted already?

Dumbest Idea Ever by Gownley --    What if the dumbest idea ever turned your life upside down? At thirteen, Jimmy was popular, at the top of his class, and the leading scorer on his basketball team. But all that changed when chicken pox forced him to miss the championship game. Things went from bad to worse when he got pneumonia and missed even more school. Before Jimmy knew it, his grades were sinking and nothing seemed to be going right. How did Jimmy turn things around, get back on top at school, and land a date with the cutest girl in class?

Deadline is Near! Join TLC (Teen Library Crew)

For Teens: Teen Library Crew

Volunteering at the library is a fun way to achieve

volunteer hours for school, college

and gives you experience for job resumes.

The Teen Library Crew summer volunteer program

is for teens 14-17.

Enrollment begins now until May 1, 2014

New YA

Graphic Novels:

Romeo & Juliet by Gareth Hinds -- She's a Capulet. He's a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet first meet, they don't know they're from rival families -- and when they find out, they don't care. Their love is honest and raw and all-consuming. But, it's also dangerous. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together? In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares of Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play to life on the printed page. Love and tragedy in Verona, with modern overtones and a multi-racial cast.

Bandette. Vol. 1, Presto by Paul Tobin -- The world's greatest thief is a costumed teen burglar in swinging Paris by the nome d'arte of Bandette! Gleefully plying her skills on either side of the law, Bandette is a thorn in the sides of both police inspector Belgique and the criminal underworld. But, it's not all breaking hearts and purloining masterpieces when a rival thief discovers that an international criminal organization wants Bandette dead!





 

Jane, the Fox, and Me by Fanny Britt -- Hélène has been inexplicably ostracized by the girls who were once her friends. Her loving mother is too tired to be any help. Fortunately, Hélène has one consolation, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Hélène identifies strongly with Jane's tribulations, and when she is lost in the pages of this wonderful book, she is able to ignore her tormentors. But when Hélène is humiliated on a class trip in front of her entire grade, she needs more than a fictional character to allow her to see herself as a person deserving of laughter and friendship.

Book Review

Ancient, Strange and Lovely by Susan Fletcher - This is a really wonderful story, about a young woman who finds a strange object in her missing mother's belongings, and is led into a marvelous adventure. If you enjoy dragons in "real world" settings, you'll love this story. Bryn is a strong and believable heroine, who loves her little sister, her parents, and even her difficult Aunt. The story opens with her feeling lost and alone, burdened with secrets she wishes she didn't have to keep, and rapidly moves into her discovery of what can only be an egg - which, to her amazement, hatches into a strange, lizardlike creature with wings! Bryn's struggles to keep her find secret, to take proper care of it, and to discover how it connects to the fact that her scientist mother has vanished in the Arctic wilderness, are all very well written. The villains are also believable, acting from their own needs and desires. All in all, it's a good story for anyone who loves fantasy in the real world, dragons, and adventure! And it is subtly connected to her other dragon fantasy books, as an added bonus.

New YA Fiction

Fiction:

Far, Far Away by Tom McNeal -- When Jeremy Johnson Johnson's strange ability to speak to the ghost of Jacob Grimm draws the interest of his classmate Ginger Boltinghouse, the two find themselves at the center of a series of disappearances in their hometown.







Real Boy by Anne Ursu -- On an island on the edge of an immense sea, there is a city, a forest, and a boy. The city is called Asteri, a perfect city that was saved by the magic woven into its walls from a devastating plague that swept through the world over a hundred years before. The forest is called the Barrow, a vast wood of ancient trees that encircles the city and feeds the earth with magic. And the boy is called Oscar, a shop boy for the most powerful magician in the Barrow. Oscar spends his days in a small room in the dark cellar of his master's shop, grinding herbs and dreaming of the wizards who once lived on the island generations ago. Oscar's world is small, but he likes it that way. The real world is vast, strange, and unpredictable. And Oscar does not quite fit in it. But it's been a long time since anyone who could call himself a wizard walked the world, and now that world is changing. Children in the city are falling ill, and something sinister lurks in the forest. Oscar has long been content to stay in his small room in the cellar, comforted in the knowledge that the magic that flows from the trees will keep his island safe. Now, even magic may not be enough to save it.

Pretenders by Lisi Harrison -- Five high school freshmen -- the Phoenix Five -- reveal their friendships, crushes, school and family dramas, and big secrets, as told in their unique voices through journal entries.

Living with Jackie Chan by Johanna Knowles -- This isn't how Josh expected to spend senior year. He thought he'd be hanging out with his best friends, Dave and Caleb, driving around, partying, just like always. But here he is, miles from home -- going to a new school, living with his Jackie Chan-obsessed uncle, Larry. Trying to forget. But, Josh can't forget. So many things bring back memories of last year and the night that changed everything. He thinks about it every day. The pain, the shame, the just not knowing are never far from his thoughts. Why is he such a loser? How could he have done what he did? There are moments of peace, like when he's practicing karate paired with Stella, the girl upstairs and his one true friend. When they move together through the katas, Josh feels connected in a way he has never felt before. He wonders if they could be more than friends, but Stella's jealous boyfriend will make sure that doesn't happen. Maybe it doesn't matter. If Stella knew the truth, would she still think he was a true karate man?

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis -- Sixteen-year-old Lynn will do anything to protect her valuable water source, but the arrival of new neighbors forces her to reconsider her attitudes.








Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac -- In a world that has barely survived an apocalypse that leaves it with pre-twentieth century technology, Lozen is a monster hunter for four tyrants who are holding her family hostage.




Red by Alison Cherry -- Felicity St. John has it all: loyal best friends, a hot guy, and artistic talent. And she's right on track to win the Miss Scarlet pageant. Her perfect life is possible because of just one thing: her long, wavy, coppery red hair. Having red hair is all that matters in Scarletville. Redheads hold all the power--and everybody knows it. That's why Felicity is scared down to her roots when she receives an anonymous note: "I know your secret. " Because Felicity is a big fake. Her hair color comes straight out of a bottle. And if anyone discovered the truth, she'd be a social outcast faster than she could say strawberry blond. Her mother would disown her, her friends would shun her, and her boyfriend would dump her. And forget about winning that pageant crown and the prize money that comes with it--money that would allow her to fulfill her dream of going to art school. Felicity isn't about to let someone blackmail her life away. But just how far is she willing to go to protect her red cred?

Blackout by Robison Wells -- A mysterious virus is spreading through America, infecting teenagers with incredible powers -- and a group of four teens are about to find their lives intertwined in a web of danger and catastrophic destruction.






Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott -- In the two years since his mother left him with his grandparents in Des Moines, Washington, Sam has avoided making friends and perfected the art of being a slacker, but being paired with a frightening new student for a slam poetry unit transforms his life.

Shadowhunter’s Codex by Cassandra Clare -- Delve into the details of all things Shadowhunter with this special collector's edition of the illustrated guide to the knowledge and lore of the Shadowhunter world. Since the thirteenth century, the Shadowhunter's Codex has been the" "one and only manual for Shadowhunters looking to brush up on their demon languages, learn proper stele use, and discover just what exactly a pyxis is. Featured in both The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices, this guide is a necessity for any young Nephilim on their journey to becoming a Shadowhunter. Beautifully illustrated, the Codex contains images of the famous Shadowhunter homeland of Idris, as well as depictions of demons and other Downworlders. But this isn't just any copy of "The Shadowhunter's Codex." It's Clary's copy, and as an artist herself, she's sketched pictures of her friends and family in the book, and scrawled helpful advice in the margins.

Clockwork Scarab by Gleason -- Stoker and Holmes #1 - In 1889 London young women are turning up dead, and Evaline Stoker, relative of Bram, and Mina Holmes, niece of Sherlock, are summoned to investigate the clue of the not-so-ancient Egyptian scarabs -- but where does a time traveler fit in?

New YA Books

Graphic Novels: 

Transformers. Dark Prelude -- Collects six tales that fill in the background stories of such characters as Thundercracker, Bumblebee, and Trailcutter.

Thor. The Dark World Prelude -- collecting the official adaptation of Marvel's Thor and an all-new adventure leading you directly into the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster Thor: the Dark World ! First, get introduced to the world of Asgard and witness the origin of Marvel's mightiest hero! Then, find out what happened to your favorite Asgardians between the events of Thor and Marvel's the Avengers.





X-Men. Storm -- Long ago, Storm won leadership of the underground mutant community known as the Morlocks. But, her reign was a distant one, and Storm's neglected subjects grew increasingly embittered. Ultimately, the mad Mikhail Rasputin swept the Morlocks away into another dimension -- a harsh dimension where time ran much faster than normal. There, the next generation of Morlock children came of age, hard and cold and bitter. They returned as a terrorist unit called Gene Nation, and Storm nearly had to slay their leader to defeat them. Disturbed by her actions, haunted by the guilt of failing the Morlocks, Storm seeks a new balance in her life. But when she is abducted to Mikhail's brutal dimension, can Storm prevail against the living reminders of her failure? Or will the sins of her past drag her down?

Wonder Woman Chronicles Vol. 3 -- Wonder Woman battles German spies, the mysterious Mole Men, Dr. Psycho, with the help of Army Major Steve Trevor, as well as Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls.

Maximum Ride [the manga] Vol. 7 -- Fang's blog highlights ITEX and their research, causing them to shut down, while Max goes to Antarctica to study the effects of global warming.








Witch and Wizard the manga Vol. 3 -- Although Whit and Wisty's magic and their control over it have matured, they still find themselves helpless to prevent the one who is the one from destroying everyone and everything they hold dear. But there's a reckoning on the horizon, and the siblings have no choice but to devise a strategy to topple with one decisive blow the tyrant who has devastated their world before he becomes truly all-powerful.

Boxers by Gene Yang -- In China in 1898 bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough: harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers -- commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils."

Saints by Gene Yang -- China, 1898. An unwanted and unwelcome fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn't even given a proper name by her family when she's born. She finally finds friendship -- and a name, Vibiana -- in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place for Christians. The Boxer Rebellion is in full swing, and bands of young men roam the countryside, murdering Westerners and Chinese Christians alike. Torn between her nation and her Christian friends, Vibiana will have to decide where her true loyalties lie -- and whether she is willing to die for her faith.

Book Review

I just read a really really moving short story/novella entitled "The Snow Goose" by Paul Gallico.

We have a beautifully illustrated copy of it in YA here at Central:

It looks like a "picture book" for younger readers, but it is, rather, a very literate and beautifully told story about a reclusive artist, the birds that he watches over, a young girl who seeks him out despite his reputation, and, of course, the titular snow goose. It isn't a happy story; if you want a good 2 or 3 hankie read, this is it. It's also one that will stay with you for a long time. So give it a try!

New Books and BOOKSALE

Don't forget the 51st Annual Friends of the Library Booksale, starting tomorrow at the Fairgrounds.

And now, to some more new books:

45 Pounds (more or less) by K.A. Barson -- Ann Galardi is 16Nand a size 16. She's always struggled with her weight, and her perfect size 6 mother. This summer, it's worse: Aunt Jackie's getting married in August, and Ann's her bridesmaid. She decides she's losing 45 pounds in two monthsNor else. Thus begins a rollicking odyssey in this thoughtful debut.






Phoenix: A Black City Novel by Elizabeth Richards -- Engaged to be married, Ash and Natalie are just starting to build a life together when things in the United Sentry States go from bad to worse. Ash and Natalie find themselves at the center of turmoil when dictator Purian Rose threatens Natalie's life unless Ash votes in favor of Rose's Law - a law that will send Darklings and other dissenters to a deadly concentration camp known as the Tenth.







Battle of the Ampere - Michael Vey #3 by Richard Paul Evans -- To stop Hatch from using the Elgen fleet to gain world power, Michael and the rest of the Electroclan must destroy the lead ship, but divisions within the Electroclan threaten the success of their operation.

From Norvelt to Nowhere by Jack Gantos -- After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws.






Once We Were by Kat Zhang - Hybrid Chronicles #2 -- In the sequel to What's Left of Me, fifteen-year-old Addie and Eva struggle to share their body as they are drawn deeper into the fight for hybrid freedom from the government's oppression.

Princess of Cortova by Diane Stanley -- Silver Bowl #3 - With tensions rising between the kingdoms of Westria and Austlind, Molly and Tobias accompany King Alaric to Cortova, where he hopes to form an alliance with the powerful King Gonzalo--an alliance that would be sealed by Alaric's marriage to Gonzalo's daughter, the beautiful princess Elizabetta.

New Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels:

Superior Spider-Man. Vol. 2, A Troubled Mind -- Will the Avengers kick Spidey off the team in light of his recent violent actions? The ghostly revenant of Peter Parker fights to regain control of his body, his mind, and his destiny! Is this the beginning of the end for Otto Octavius? Who will emerge as the one, true Spider-Man? Then, the Spider-Slayer is scheduled for execution, and Mayor J. Jonah Jameson has called in the one man he can trust to oversee everything: the Superior Spider-Man!





Justice League [2011], Vol. 2, The Villain’s Journey -- Now that the team's origin story is complete, we shift to the present-day Justice League! What has changed? Who has joined the team since? And why does Green Arrow want to join those ranks so badly? Plus, someone is out to get the Justice League, and he is determined to show the world how mortal these godlike beings really are!

Wolverine and the X-Men [2011]. Vol. 6 -- Wolverine and the students go to the Savage Land! But, Wolverine's half-brother Dog Logan is back -- and Wolverine is in for a world of hurt. Which means that the students are on their own in the Savage Land with no supervision. Uh-oh. And after Dog defeats Wolverine and takes charge of the students, which one won't be coming home?

Natsume’s Book of Friends Vol. 13 & 14 by Midorikawa -- Intrigues abound in the world of professional exorcism, and Natsume wants nothing to do with it. But he has no choice when Matoba, head of a prominent exorcist clan, blackmails him into coming to an exorcist meeting. Is Natsume's fate sealed when one of his special talents is exposed in front of Matoba?







Sakura Hime Vol. 11 by Tanemura -- Kohaku follows Hayate into the woods and finds him there with Rurijo. Enju also witnesses the clandestine meeting and confronts Rurijo about her betrayal. Rurijo, now abandoned by Enju, vows to kill Princess Sakura.


Naruto Vol. 62 by Kishimoto -- With the Edotensei warriors returning to the afterlife, Itachi must soon join them.

Oz. Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by Shanower -- L. Frank Baum's magical worlds come to life again as Dorothy Gale takes yet another unexpected trip. This time, Dorothy and her cousin Zeb tumble deep into the ground after an earthquake! They'll encounter the strange Mangaboos and invisible bears. They'll tussle with fierce wooden gargoyles and hungry 66-year-old baby dragons! But Dorothy will have an old friend at her side: the wonderful Wizard of Oz! Can the Wizard's guile save Dorothy and Zeb? And what is the Wizard's master plan he's been hiding?

Teen Top Ten 2013

YALSA has announced the Teen Top Ten 2013 Winners:

1. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (Disney/Hyperion)
   
2. The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Scholastic/Scholastic Press)
   
3. Insurgent by Veronica Roth (Harper Collins/Katherine Tegen Books)
   
4. Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry (Harlequin Teen)
   
5. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole (Simon & Schuster)
   
6. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (Scholastic/Scholastic Press)
   
7. Crewel by Gennifer Albin (Macmillan/Farrar Straus Giroux)
   
8. Every Day by David Levithan (Random House/Alfred A. Knopf)
   
9. Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross (Egmont)
   
10. Butter by Erin Jade Lange (Bloomsbury)
    
    
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    Remember, these are the ten books Teens across the US voted for as their favorites. They're all great and the Library owns every one of them! So go forth and read!
    

New YA Books

Nonfiction:

Awesome Inner Workings of Video Games By Kaplan -- Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch.

 

 

Fiction:

Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein -- When young American pilot Rose Justice is captured by Nazis and sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious women's concentration camp, she finds hope in the impossible through the loyalty, bravery, and friendship of her fellow prisoners.






Book of Lost Things by Cynthia Voigt -- When Max's parents disappear, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own -- rather unusual -- business.



Sweet Legacy by Tera Lynn Childs -- Now united, the three descendants of Medusa must find the gate between the human and monster world to achieve their destiny.





Love in the Time of Global Warming by Francesca Lia Block -- After a devastating earthquake destroys the West Coast, causing seventeen-year-old Penelope to lose her home, her parents, and her ten-year-old brother, she navigates a dark world, holding hope and love in her hands and refusing to be defeated. Adapted from the Odyssey by Homer.











Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan -- Tells the based-on-true-events story of Harry and Craig, two 17-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new Guinness World Record -- all of which is narrated by a Greek Chorus of the generation of gay men lost to AIDS. While the two increasingly dehydrated and sleep-deprived boys are locking lips, they become a focal point in the lives of other teen boys dealing with languishing long-term relationships, coming out, navigating gender identity, and falling deeper into the digital rabbit hole of gay hookup sites -- all while the kissing former couple tries to figure out their own feelings for each other.