Operation Teen Book Drop - April 16, 2009

Operation Teen Book Drop 2009 (TBD '09) is being held in celebration of Support Teen Literature Day, April 16th, 2009.

Through an initiative sponsored by readergirlz (http://www.readergirlz.com/), GuysLitWire (http://guyslitwire.blogspot.com/), YALSA (http://www.ala.org/yalsa), and publishers, teen patients in pediatric hospitals across the United States will receive 8,000 new young-adult novels, audiobooks, and graphic novels.

Readergirlz is inviting teens and YA authors to leave a book in a public place on April 16th. Participants can download bookplates to insert into the books they'll leave behind. Participants are also invited to the post-op party at the Readergirlz MySpace group forum (http://groups.myspace.com/readergirlz) at 6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern. "Rock the Drop in 2009!"

Teen Book Review

Book: How Not to Be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler

Reviewed by Senay Kargaci, Grade 9

"Maggie has moved around all her life. Now she's moving away from her boyfriend and best friend, and she's tired of it. She's made a plan to become unpopular but in the end, will the plan backfire?"

Overall Rating: 5 Stars - It Rocked!

Teen Book Review

Book: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Reviewed by Senay Kargaci, Grade 9

"George is a smart guy who is the guardian of Lennie. They travel and work together. When they find their dreams becoming possible, will Lennie ruin it by flirting with a married woman? Can George save him? This was a very intriguing book that revealed to me that the American dream is sometimes possible."

Overall Rating: 4 Stars - It was pretty good

Teen Book Review

Book: Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Reviewed by Paisley Ritchie, Grade 5

"A girl named Coraline moves to another house that's big, but she only rents some if it. And there is another world where everything is better, but it's all a trick........"

Overall Rating: 5 Stars - It Rocked!

Press Play Techno Art Project

At Renton Main Branch
A 2009 Teen Tech Week Event
Thursday, February 12th,
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Hey Teens! Join us at the library, and make Techno Art! Bring your discarded computer parts to the library to make jewelry and artwork.

Cut-up circuit boards, old cell phone parts, broken CD’s, and keyboard keys work especially well. Use your imagination!

Art projects will be displayed at the downtown library during the month of March.

Teen Tech Week is a YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) initiative to encourage teens to use their local library and check out all the terrific technologies available, such as DVDs, CD’s, databases, audiobooks, Internet, Wireless connection, and more.

Free Life Coaching for Teens

Now teens (10 – 19 years old) can get free personal coaching online. Whether your goals are higher grades in school, starting a career, improving your social life, or getting better at a sport, now you can get help defining your goals and achieving them. Check it out at http://www.goal33.com/.

Coraline, the Movie is Almost Here!

I was very excited to see the preview for the upcoming movie Coraline, based on the amazing book written by Neil Gaiman. I can't wait to see it in 3-D. To curb my enthusiasm, I decided to read the graphic novel in the interim. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels, but I have to say, this is one that cannot be missed. Wonderful illustrations and a terrific adaptation of the novel. Check out the book and/or graphic novel from the library today before the movie is released this February 2009.

Teen Holiday Game Days!

Play Dance Dance Revolution, board games and Bingo;
Test your singing skills with High School Musical karaoke and Singstar Popstar; Eat snacks, and relax at the library.

Thursday, December 18th
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Renton Downtown Library

Drop-In at the Library for Holiday Crafts!

Drop in at the Renton Main Library for hot chocolate and crafts. Get in the holiday spirit, and make your own one-of-a-kind personal holiday cards for your friends and family. This is a free program, and all materials will be provided.

Monday, December 15th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

YA Author Defends Teen Intelligence

The Washington Post recently did an interesting article on YA author M.T. Anderson. Anderson, the author of several great young adult books including Feed and the latest volume of The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: The Kingdom on the Waves, says "It's insulting to believe that teens should have a different kind of book than an adult should. Teens like challenges. They know the world is complicated, and they can tell when a book is simplifying life."

Check out the entire article here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/28/AR2008112802766.html