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Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 12/17/18 Present: Aminda, Carolyn, Chris, Emilie, John, Jonathan, Lauren, Liam, Mckenna, Naomi, Sophie, Taleen Focus of December meeting: winter event, spring event Assignment: holiday meeting Agenda Debrief YA Book Club Youth Network meeting Writing meetups Teen zine Discuss […]
Age 12-14 Category First Place Camille Echeverri Age 14, California School of the Arts Untitled Pen, ink, watercolor; 9 x 12 inches Beautiful. Great composition and details, color and control, use of the various mediums. It’s clean, imaginative, interesting, creative, and humorous. The traveler is ready for a new journey […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 1st place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Isaac Rishwain Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “A New Beginning” Gabriel reminiscences about his hometown as he leaves for a new life in the U.S. In a land, promised to bring something magnificent, beyond […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 2nd place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Anni Guo Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Syria to Europe” Two young refugees seek a safe haven. “I’m scared. Where’s Mommy?” Nasir asked. “Shh! She’ll be right back.” Fatima, an eleven year old […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest 3rd place Category 2 (ages 12-14) Olivia Barrios Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “No Looking Back” The narrator and her Mami escape to California. I take one last look inside the house, take a deep breath, then close the door […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest Honorable Mention Category 2 (ages 12-14) Amber Elias Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Trapped” I had always thought that there was no other way. That I would stay in this dull, repetitive loop until I died. But something happened that […]
Young Readers League 2018 Writing Contest Honorable Mention Category 2 (ages 12-14) Hannah Cahalan Age 12 (Grade 7), Blair Middle School “Who Reads The Waterfall On The Other Side” The mage stared at the waterfall as it glinted in the sun The water rushing down as it filled […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]