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New YA Books The Unbroken Hearts Club Brooke Carter · Orca Book Publishers Pages: 160 Format: Paperback Ever since her mom died of Huntington’s disease, Logan has been in a permanent state of neutral. Her dad has been depressed and lonely, but Logan is . . . something else. So […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 4/22/19 Present: Aminda, Carolyn, Chris, Emilie, Faith, Genevieve, Haile, Jonathan G, Lauren, Liam, Liliana, Luke, Sophie, Taleen Focus of April meeting: summer planning, updates Assignment: N/A Handouts: Youth Services staff photos Agenda Debrief & upcoming (10 min) Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop on April […]
Instructions adapted from https://www.instructables.com/id/Wax-Seals-From-a-Laser-Cutter/ Supplies Thick acrylic to laser cut – 4.5 mm or thicker A peg, bobbin, or any other item with a flat end to use as a handle Hot glue or 2-part epoxy glue Sealing wax Nonstick spray or oil Laser cutter or Carvey Make your […]
New YA Books Descendant of the Crane Joan He · Albert Whitman & Company Pages: 400 Format: Hardcover “Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own.” Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she’s thrust […]
Interview answers collected by William Krestow, age 16 Most teen events at the library, while supervised by library staff, are facilitated by teen volunteers. Events like the annual murder mystery, or services like the Teen Zine are primarily brought to life by teen volunteers at the library. Attending schools […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 3/18/19 Focus of March meeting: summer planning Assignment: N/A Agenda Debrief & upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop on April 29 Writing meetups – Mar. 28 facilitator? YA Book Club – Apr 1 & May 3 facilitator, Liam Game Days […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 2/11/19 Present: Aminda, Carolyn, Chris, Emilie, Genevieve, Haile, Liam, John, Jonathan G, Mckenna, Sophie Focus of February meeting: advocacy Assignment: I’m in the process of updating our online library guides and it would help me out tremendously if you can let me know […]
The Brilliant Death AMY ROSE CAPETTA · Viking Books for Young Readers Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover For Teodora DiSangro, a mafia don’s daughter, family is fate. All her life, Teodora has hidden the fact that she secretly turns her family’s enemies into music boxes, mirrors, and other decorative objects. After […]
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson A Young Adult Book Cub Recap by William Krestow, Age 16 Spensa’s world has been under alien attack for decades. Pilots are the heroes of what’s left of humanity, and becoming a pilot is Spensa’s dream. Ever since she was a little girl, Spensa has […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 1/14/19 Present: Carolyn, Chris, Emilie, Faith, Liam, Liliana, Lauren, Luke, Sophie, Taleen Focus of January meeting: spring event, SRC prizes & graphics Assignment: SRC prize research: To prep for our next meeting, please do a bit of research on what you would like […]