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Review by Nina Dinan, 16 The Terrorist’s Son: A Story of Choice By Zak Ebrahim with Jeff Giles In writing The Terrorist’s Son, Zak Ebrahim does not mince words. He writes, “My father was the first known Islamic jihadist to take a life on American soil. He worked with the support of […]
Review by Jasmine Sov, 13 Let’s Call it a Doomsday By Katie Henry Let’s Call It a Doomsday is about a girl named Ellis Kimball, who, because of her overwhelming anxiety, is prepared for every possible way that the world could end. Maybe even over-prepared. When she meets Hannah Marks, a […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]