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review by John Chon, age 16 Whisper by Lynette Noni Whisper, by Lynette Noni, is a science-fiction book, one of many that have proliferated the scene as of late. This book is set in modern day, and it really puts the fiction in science fiction, with magical science that does not check out. […]
We’re pleased to announce the Young Readers League 2018 Contest winners! This year we received 226 entries. Thank you everyone who participated. Writing Contest This year, young writers were challenged to tell us a ghost story in 300 words or less. Special thanks to our judges: Allison Hill (Vromans), Shauna Redmond, Jean […]
review by Jacob Chon, age 15 A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia Cole Olivia Cole’s A Conspiracy of Stars is an immersive novel of humans stranded on a distant planet. Much like colonists from earlier eras, these people must learn how to survive and thrive in their new world. The book centers around […]
Every year at the Pasadena Public Library, a show of sorts is put on display. This year’s Murder Mystery theme is based on the Netflix is Stranger Things. As always, teen volunteers are both cast and crew for the event. Teen Advisory Board members were interviewed about their experience planning […]
review by John Chon, age 15 Hooper by Geoff Herbach Hooper, by Geoff Herbach, is unique in many ways, especially in its subject matter. The book follows an awkward, young high schooler, who centers his entire life around basketball. To quote the protagonist, Adam, “Basketball is a passport.” He is very adept at […]
review by Nina Dinan, age 15 I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda, with Liz Welch The story of how a middle school, pen pal assignment became a life-changing correspondence and friendship begins with two students, Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda. She […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 10/15/2018 Present: Armand, Liliana, Genevieve, Carolyn, Taleen, Chris, Liam, Sophie, Faith, Mckenna, Aminda, Lauren, Naomi, Brittany, Haile, Emilie, Jonathan Focus of October meeting: murder mystery run through Assignment: Finish murder mystery scripts and clues SCRIPTS – scripts need to be done, […]
review by Aminda Zou, age 14 Just a Normal Tuesday by Kim Turrisi Summary: It’s just a normal Tuesday…until sixteen-year-old Kai finds a suicide note from her beloved older sister, Jen. Now Kai is the only child in a family reeling with grief. Unable to make sense of her sister’s choice, Kai begins to […]
review by Jacob Chon, age 15 The City on the Other Side by Mairghread Scott The City on the Other Side is a short and interesting novel about a young girl thrust into a war between fairies. Isabel, a daughter of a wealthy family, must learn how to play the part of a […]
Our fifth annual teen book festival, Pasadena Loves YA, featured 15 authors, 4 panels, and a book blitz. We owe many thanks to everyone who helped with the event including: Our featured authors — who donated their time and expertise, and took care of their own travel arrangements […]