Teen Read Week 2011

This week, October 16-20 is National Teen Read Week. This year’s theme from ALA (American Library Association) is “Picture It!” How do you “Picture It”? Check out our list of “Books On Screen” or maybe you’d like to stop by and browse our extensive Graphic Novel collection. There are lots of ways we incorporate pictures into storytelling – through digital and print images, visual poetry or just in our own imagination.

If you are a ‘Tween or Teen (or know one), be sure to stop by a library this week and see how you “Picture It!”

Books On Screen

Calling all fans of the silver screen! Did you know that HUNDREDS of books throughout history have been made into movies? These gems cross genres, styles, and decades. Some big screen interpretations fall short, others are spot on! Sometimes the book is better and sometimes we fall in love with the visual version of the tale. Whether your are a in high school or middle school, be sure to check our a few of our available titles or visit Books into Movies @ Kidsread.com or the Fiction into Film Database. Read on …

If you Liked “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen

First published 1987, “Hatchet” is the award winning story of thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson’s survival following a plane crash. Stranded in the desolate wilderness, Brian uses his instincts and his hatchet to stay alive for fifty-four harrowing days. Now a considered a modern classic, this is still a popular book read by young adults in and out of the classroom. Fans of this book might also enjoy: Read on …

Shorties

Do you have a short attention span? Hey … you … pay attention! Check out our list of short stories available in the Teen Spot – happy, sad, terrifying and fantastic. Whether your are a in high school or middle school, we have a shortie for you! Read on …

Dear Diary

Writing or reading a diary is a very personal experience. If you enjoy connecting with the teen experience through the first personal narratives of your peers, check out our list of diary reads available in the Teen Spot. Whether your are a in high school or middle school, you are sure to find something to write about. Read on …

Mad Science

Calling all Science Fiction Fans! Whether your are a in high school or middle school, we have some out of this world fiction for you! Aliens, alternate worlds, space ships, and much, much more. Read on …

Game Time

Check out our list of grand slam titles about all sorts of different sports. Are you a basketball fan or a swimmer? Do you love Sunday football or a summertime game on the diamond? Whether your are a in high school or middle school, all you sports fans are bound to find a home run read! Read on …

Keeping up with Camelot

King Arthur and his court have fascinated readers and historians for centuries. Was he a real king that banded together the tribes of Britain? Was he just a myth made up by storytellers earning their keep by the dim light of the evening fires? Whether your are a in high school or middle school, there is something to catch your fancy and feed your need to read more out King Arthur. Read on …

Twice Told Tales

Fairy tales and myths have shaped our lives and customs through out the ages. Where would we be without these stories? Whether your are a in high school or middle school, the library has a wonderful selection of classic stories with all new twists.

Care of Magical Creatures

You don’t have to be enrolled at Hogwarts to learn all about the care of magical creatures! We have books about dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more. Whether your are a in high school or middle school, check out our selection of books about mythical and imaginary beasts.