Wow, look at this video a Librarian in Humble Texas made for her students to watch!
We own almost all (and soon all) of the Lonestar Books, so you can find them here.
Remember, too, if you are in WISD, that the 2nd annual "Battle of the Books" between the Middle Schools will be happening on February 27. If you intend to be on your school's team, you should be reading them NOW, getting ready for tough questions and quotes. Last year I worked the competition as official timekeeper and score-keeper. I'll be doing something (probably the same) again this year. Ask your librarian if you're not sure whether your school is competing!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Which one would you prefer?
Lately, I've gotten tired of/bored with the "favorite quote" feature. I'm contemplating either replacing it with a "word of the week" feature, or alternating the quote with a word/definition.
Do you like the quotes? Would you find words and word origin/definitions to be equally appealing? More? Less? Not at all? Please, let me know so I can make a choice for how to keep this blog fun and appealing into the new year.
Yr friendly Teen Librarian - Ms. G.
Do you like the quotes? Would you find words and word origin/definitions to be equally appealing? More? Less? Not at all? Please, let me know so I can make a choice for how to keep this blog fun and appealing into the new year.
Yr friendly Teen Librarian - Ms. G.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Game Day and Movie Day
Don't forget that we have two exciting upcoming events:
Tuesday Dec 30 at from 2-4:00 is WINTER GAME DAY. I'll have the gamecubes (SSB Melee, Mario Kart and Naruto (our new game!)), the Wii (SSB and Link's Crossbow Shooter), and the Playstation (DDR) all set up. Come play and bring a friend! We'll be serving hot cheesy Nachos. Everyone ages 10 - 17 is welcome!
Wednesday Dec 31 from 1-3:30 we'll be showing our WINTER TEEN MOVIE. The movie will be the second in the Narnia Series - I am officially not allowed to name the title, but it is the NEW Narnia movie that was just released on DVD this month. Come in with your friends and family (all ages welcome), have some popcorn, and watch it on the big screen!
Tuesday Dec 30 at from 2-4:00 is WINTER GAME DAY. I'll have the gamecubes (SSB Melee, Mario Kart and Naruto (our new game!)), the Wii (SSB and Link's Crossbow Shooter), and the Playstation (DDR) all set up. Come play and bring a friend! We'll be serving hot cheesy Nachos. Everyone ages 10 - 17 is welcome!
Wednesday Dec 31 from 1-3:30 we'll be showing our WINTER TEEN MOVIE. The movie will be the second in the Narnia Series - I am officially not allowed to name the title, but it is the NEW Narnia movie that was just released on DVD this month. Come in with your friends and family (all ages welcome), have some popcorn, and watch it on the big screen!
Take a Poll!
I've created a poll asking you to tell me what sorts of posts you most enjoy on this weblog. Please, help me give you more of what you like best!
Answer the poll, post comments here, and lets see what happens...
Answer the poll, post comments here, and lets see what happens...
Friday, December 12, 2008
New Books!
Lots of new stuff:
For the branches:
Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan - Kristi is convinced that everyone dislikes her - even those fascinated by her busty figure, but begins to doubt her psychic insights after learning her father's big secret, and the true opinions of some of her classmates.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve - In Saxon-era England, young Gwyna's village is burned by raiders. She seeks aid from Myrddin the bard, who uses her in his plan to bring Arthur to his throne.
Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas - Anna LaBella, catholic schoolgirl, longs to be a saint, but is also longing for her first kiss. A delightful comedy about being true to oneself.
Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith - Troy Stotts is still mourning his mother's recent death, Troy goes to spend the summer wrangling horses. He and his friends begin what seems to be a wonderful adventure, but will it end in tragedy?
My So-called Family by Courtney Sheinmel - Leah, conceived by a sperm-bank donor, sets out to discover who her real father is, without telling anyone.
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen - thirteen year old Sammie scares an old man into a heart-attack, and then must both seek help for him without being spotted, and dispose of the handfuls of cash he begs her to destroy.
For Central:
Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar - thirteen year old Nadia becomes stranded on the unusual island of Tamarind with her baby sister and younger brother, and must struggle to survive while searching for her lost parents.
Voss by David Ives - told in a series of letters, Voss tells of his adventures being smuggled out of Slovakia in a box of black-market cheese puffs and into the US.
Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman - Honor's parents disappear after having an illegal second child, and it is up to her to discover the secrets of her island culture.
Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Milne - a heart tugging tale of a young man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through his friendship with a troubled little girl.
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell - in the 1940's, teenage Evie develops a crush on a GI friend of her stepfather Joe's, and discovers a complex web of lies.
Last Christmas by Kate Brian - prequel to the novel "Private", Arianna should be in Vermont, but is stranded in Easton instead.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - after being sold to a cruel couple, slave Isabel becomes a spy for the Rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Nothing by Robin Friedman - Overachiever Parker sees himself as a fat, unattractive failure and seeks relief for his failings in binge eating and purging.
Smile by Donna Jo Napoli - In Renaissance Italy, Elisabetta seeks romance, and Leonardo Da Vinci introduces her to handsome Giuliano de Medici; she has no idea of the romance and heartache that will follow.
The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles - Young Mati the cat is lost and alone, and seeks shelter with a colony of feral Cats before frightening things begin happening.
Seaborn by Craig Moodie - Luke doesn't want to go sailing with his father after his mother walks out, but when he's left alone on the boat after a storm, he must deal with both danger and feelings of guilt.
Burn by Suzanne Phillips - bullied and isolated, Cameron's rage grows until it erupts with devastating consequences.
Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin - when a biological attack kills all adults on earth, teens at an amusement park struggle to survive, led by Milo, whose father was an engineer there.
How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier - in a world where everyone has a helping fairy, Charlie doesn't want her parking fairy, and struggles to find a way to replace it with a better one.
Graphic Novels:
Inu Yasha v.35
Fullmetal Alechemist v.17
Bad Kitty v. 1
Welcome to the Jungle (Dresden Files)
Superman. The Third Kryptonian
JLA. Salvation Run
JSA Presents Green Lantern
Batman Chronicles v. 6
X-Men vs Apocalypse. Vol 1: The Twelve
For the branches:
Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan - Kristi is convinced that everyone dislikes her - even those fascinated by her busty figure, but begins to doubt her psychic insights after learning her father's big secret, and the true opinions of some of her classmates.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve - In Saxon-era England, young Gwyna's village is burned by raiders. She seeks aid from Myrddin the bard, who uses her in his plan to bring Arthur to his throne.
Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas - Anna LaBella, catholic schoolgirl, longs to be a saint, but is also longing for her first kiss. A delightful comedy about being true to oneself.
Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith - Troy Stotts is still mourning his mother's recent death, Troy goes to spend the summer wrangling horses. He and his friends begin what seems to be a wonderful adventure, but will it end in tragedy?
My So-called Family by Courtney Sheinmel - Leah, conceived by a sperm-bank donor, sets out to discover who her real father is, without telling anyone.
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen - thirteen year old Sammie scares an old man into a heart-attack, and then must both seek help for him without being spotted, and dispose of the handfuls of cash he begs her to destroy.
For Central:
Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar - thirteen year old Nadia becomes stranded on the unusual island of Tamarind with her baby sister and younger brother, and must struggle to survive while searching for her lost parents.
Voss by David Ives - told in a series of letters, Voss tells of his adventures being smuggled out of Slovakia in a box of black-market cheese puffs and into the US.
Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman - Honor's parents disappear after having an illegal second child, and it is up to her to discover the secrets of her island culture.
Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Milne - a heart tugging tale of a young man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through his friendship with a troubled little girl.
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell - in the 1940's, teenage Evie develops a crush on a GI friend of her stepfather Joe's, and discovers a complex web of lies.
Last Christmas by Kate Brian - prequel to the novel "Private", Arianna should be in Vermont, but is stranded in Easton instead.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - after being sold to a cruel couple, slave Isabel becomes a spy for the Rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Nothing by Robin Friedman - Overachiever Parker sees himself as a fat, unattractive failure and seeks relief for his failings in binge eating and purging.
Smile by Donna Jo Napoli - In Renaissance Italy, Elisabetta seeks romance, and Leonardo Da Vinci introduces her to handsome Giuliano de Medici; she has no idea of the romance and heartache that will follow.
The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles - Young Mati the cat is lost and alone, and seeks shelter with a colony of feral Cats before frightening things begin happening.
Seaborn by Craig Moodie - Luke doesn't want to go sailing with his father after his mother walks out, but when he's left alone on the boat after a storm, he must deal with both danger and feelings of guilt.
Burn by Suzanne Phillips - bullied and isolated, Cameron's rage grows until it erupts with devastating consequences.
Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin - when a biological attack kills all adults on earth, teens at an amusement park struggle to survive, led by Milo, whose father was an engineer there.
How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier - in a world where everyone has a helping fairy, Charlie doesn't want her parking fairy, and struggles to find a way to replace it with a better one.
Graphic Novels:
Inu Yasha v.35
Fullmetal Alechemist v.17
Bad Kitty v. 1
Welcome to the Jungle (Dresden Files)
Superman. The Third Kryptonian
JLA. Salvation Run
JSA Presents Green Lantern
Batman Chronicles v. 6
X-Men vs Apocalypse. Vol 1: The Twelve
Monday, December 8, 2008
More Recent Returns
It's really fun investigating what other people are reading!
Today I found the first three volumes of Alichino on the cart - by Kouyu Shurei - a young girl quests f0r a wish-granting Alichino, and discovers instead a beautiful young man named Tsugiri... volume 1 has checked out 39 times! A very popular series.
Liling Po is another GN by Ako Yutenji - Master Thief Liling Po is caught and has to join a government-sponsored team of elite thieves - stealing eight magical artifacts. With over 60 checkouts, this series seems to be a BIG favorite.
Garth Nix is one of my favorite authors, and his book Shade's Children is a splendid mix of horror and science fiction. Between the hardback and paper copies, it has 42 checkouts. Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last, where only one thing can save you, and where even your protector may not be trustworthy...
Melting Stones is Tamora Pierce's new book - it has checked out only once - be sure to put your name on it before everyone discovers it is here!
Today I found the first three volumes of Alichino on the cart - by Kouyu Shurei - a young girl quests f0r a wish-granting Alichino, and discovers instead a beautiful young man named Tsugiri... volume 1 has checked out 39 times! A very popular series.
Liling Po is another GN by Ako Yutenji - Master Thief Liling Po is caught and has to join a government-sponsored team of elite thieves - stealing eight magical artifacts. With over 60 checkouts, this series seems to be a BIG favorite.
Garth Nix is one of my favorite authors, and his book Shade's Children is a splendid mix of horror and science fiction. Between the hardback and paper copies, it has 42 checkouts. Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last, where only one thing can save you, and where even your protector may not be trustworthy...
Melting Stones is Tamora Pierce's new book - it has checked out only once - be sure to put your name on it before everyone discovers it is here!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Recent Returns!
What's Being Read by your peers? Here are a few things that caught my eye on today's return cart
Poison by Chris Wooding - with over thirty check-outs, this fantasy-adventure has a really neat twist. I remember reading it more than a year ago, and being very intrigued. You will be, too, as you follow Poison's quest to rescue her little sister, who has been kidnapped by phaeries.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson - 29 checkouts for this one! It's a very popular series, and I keep meaning to read them, I promise! Max, Fang and their four friends are being hunted across the US, in what Patterson says is his favorite ever story.
Ruler of the Land (vols 1 and 3) - this graphic novel series has over 50 checkouts! Bwi-Kwang and Hwa Rin quest for her grandfather, and try to keep the Sword of Flowers from the hands of their fiendish enemies, in this martial action adventure.
Silverfish - this graphic novel mystery has only 2 checkouts - follow Mia as she discovers secrets about her new stepmother and tries to untwist her double life without unleashing an insane serial killer. This is a really good and scary story! Come in and read it!
Poison by Chris Wooding - with over thirty check-outs, this fantasy-adventure has a really neat twist. I remember reading it more than a year ago, and being very intrigued. You will be, too, as you follow Poison's quest to rescue her little sister, who has been kidnapped by phaeries.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson - 29 checkouts for this one! It's a very popular series, and I keep meaning to read them, I promise! Max, Fang and their four friends are being hunted across the US, in what Patterson says is his favorite ever story.
Ruler of the Land (vols 1 and 3) - this graphic novel series has over 50 checkouts! Bwi-Kwang and Hwa Rin quest for her grandfather, and try to keep the Sword of Flowers from the hands of their fiendish enemies, in this martial action adventure.
Silverfish - this graphic novel mystery has only 2 checkouts - follow Mia as she discovers secrets about her new stepmother and tries to untwist her double life without unleashing an insane serial killer. This is a really good and scary story! Come in and read it!
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