Pasadena Public Library
This season’s teen craft is Build Your Own Bear, a super simple program idea proposed by the Teen Advisory Board. It’s a stress-free hour of crafts with friends and peers. Participants stuffed their own plush bear and designed t-shirts. Here’s what we did: Supplies bear “skins” * bear sized […]
YA Books about Consumerism & Media Consumption by Jane Gov, Youth Services Librarian updated 2/20/2020 Feed by M.T. Anderson Identity crises, consumerism, and star-crossed teenage love in a futuristic society where people connect to the Internet via feeds implanted in their brains. For Titus and his friends, it started […]
YA Books About Advocacy & Activism by Jane Gov, Youth Services Librarian updated 2/20/2020 Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed have crafted a resonant, funny, and memorable story about the power of love and resistance. YES […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 2/15/2020 Present: Sophie, Taleen, Leon, Haile, Noah, Liam Focus of February meeting: summer programs Pre-meeting assignment 1: send Jane an updated photo and bio for our website; Pre-meeting assignment 2: summer reading prize research Supplies: Teen Writing Submissions flyer; projector w/internet to view […]
NEW YA BOOKS Sick Kids In Love Hannah Moskowitz · Entangled Pages: 300 Format: Hardcover Isabel has one rule: no dating.It’s easier — It’s safer — It’s better — — for the other person.She’s got issues. She’s got secrets. She’s got rheumatoid arthritis.But then she meets another sick kid.He’s got a […]
Pasadena Public Library – Teen Advisory Board, 1/18/2020 Present: Caeilee, Emilie, Genevieve, Haile, Leon, Noah, Sophie, Taleen Focus of January meeting: recruitment & TAB marketing Supplies: laptop with editing software + recording device; projector with computer to view videos Agenda Wrap up LEGO Robotics & debrief (15-30 min) […]
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 […]
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 […]