New YA Books Woven in Moonlight Isabel Iba�ez · Page Street Kids Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover A lush tapestry of magic, romance, and revoluci�n, drawing inspiration from Bolivian politics and history.”A vibrant feast of a book.” – Margaret Rogerson, NYT bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens”Wholly unique.” – Adrienne Young, […]
New Books — December 2019 edition
Published on :New YA Books The Toll Neal Shusterman · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Pages: 544 Format: Hardcover From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes the thrilling conclusion to the Printz Honor-winning series Arc of a Scythe. It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since […]
Slave Stealers: True Accounts of Slave Rescues Then and Now — Teen Review
Published on :Review by Nina Dinan, 16 Slave Stealers: True Accounts of Slave Rescues Then and Now By Timothy Ballard “Today, there are approximately twenty to thirty million people enslaved. Close to six million of these modern-day slave victims are children. Human trafficking brings in an estimated 150 billion dollars annually and is the […]
Teen Advisory Board — December 2019
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 12/09/2019 Present: Emilie, Liam, Leon, Cassie, Julia, John, Haile, Taleen Focus of December meeting: strategic plan / TAB timeline & recruitment marketing Supplies: LEGO Robotics set; arts and craft ideas & previous events; laptops Agenda Welcome (5 min) Debrief […]
Minds in Motion 2019
Published on :Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) Teen Buddies/Teen Club present their 8th annual art show. Teen artists shared their original handmade sensory art forms, photography, personal stories and a short live performance. About PCDA: Since 1996, PCDA has worked to improve the lives of children and families affected by autism […]
Teen Advisory Board — November 2019
Published on :Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 11/16/2019 Present: Genevieve, Sophie, Emilie, Taleen, Haile, Cassie, Leon Focus of November meeting: murder mystery evaluation, strategic plan / TAB timeline Agenda Welcome (5 min) Debrief & upcoming (20 min) DIY snow globes – Dec 16 State of the […]
A Surprising School Trip — a story by Leah Bacigalupi
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 1st place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “A Surprising School Trip” by Leah Bacigalupi Age 12 Summary: Harper discovers a startling detail about her family. Harper Rakosi was sitting on the bus begrudgingly. She hated field trips, especially this one. […]
to be free — a story by Chloe Daily
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 2nd place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “to be free” by Chloe Daily Age 12 Summary: A slave wishes to be free. my name is araminta ross. i’m the master’s slave. my mama is harriet ross. my papa benjamen ross. […]
Family is Everything — a story by Jordan Fleischman
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 3rd place (Category 2: ages 12-14) “Ang pamilya ay lahat (Family is Everything)” by Jordan Fleischman Age 12 Summary: The narrator explains her own hidden history. “Kumusta po kayo. Ako si Jordan.” “Como esta. Me llamo Jordan.” This is […]
The Soldier — a story by Samuel Smookler
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 2: ages 12-14) “The Soldier” by Samuel Smookler Age 12 Summary: The narrator discover some important history about his grandfather. It’s 2006 and it’s been two months since my grandpa died from Alzhimer’s. I didn’t cry […]