To celebrate the adaptation of Me Before You to the big screen, here are some similarly themed books to keep you occupied before or after seeing the movie. Me Before You is available in other formats. We've all second guessed decisions, but in Maybe in Another Life, Hannah's choices are played out in two interweaving stories in…
Superb Short Stories
It's sometimes easy to overlook short stories because they often do not get as much attention as novels. Yet, every now and then I come across collections that blow me away and get me excited about short stories all over again. The eight stories in One More Year focus on the lives of immigrants in the…
Teen Titles Celebrating Asian American Heritage
Diverse titles can be hard to find, so to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I recommend the following stories, covering everything from being torn between two worlds to solving family mysteries and more. Born Confused shows what it feels like to be lost between two worlds. Dimple resists the traditional path of her parents for most…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know New Teen Comics?
Think you know everything about new teen superheroes, supervillains and comics? See how well you do with our quiz created by bloggers Heidi, Kat, Molly, RWillard, Sarah and Shira…
Teen Winners of 2016 Youth Media Awards
The winners and finalists for literature for teens were announced today at the ALA Youth Media Awards. Michael L. Printz Award Bone Gap by Laura Ruby won the Michael L. Printz Award. The Printz Award recognizes excellence in literature written for young adults, and this small town story examines a kidnapping, told from multiple points of view…
Top Picks for Katniss Fans
The last film of The Hunger Games series, Mockingjay Part 2, is finally here! Having to wait a year for its November 20 release was a pain, but I'm hoping it will be well worth it to see Katniss take on President Snow. The end of a series is always bittersweet because even though you…
Funny Everyday Teen Sleuths
There's no better time than Teen Read Week to talk about all the great new teen fiction coming out this year. From teen detective work to family drama, the following stories will make you laugh and keep you in suspense. Joyride has the mixings of failed families, immigration, young love and human trafficking. Carly must figure out…
Vinyl Record Day Rotations
Throughout the years, people have listened to music on everything from cassettes to MP3s, and while technology changes, there's no doubt that music enthusiasts still love vinyl. Vinyl Record Day celebrates the cultural influence of vinyl and its impact on the past and future on August 12. So to celebrate, explore all the vinyl records you can…
Top Picks for Baseball Fans
All the talk around this year's MLB All-Star Game has brought up a lot of personal baseball memories for me, like how I was so excited to meet Andre Dawson as a kid or how I spent 10 years of my childhood swinging a bat. I've always loved the sport and all the classic baseball movies I've seen…
Make Your Own Zine For International Zine Month
Zines are no new thing. Chicago has its own Chicago Zine Fest, The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo, CAKE, highlights comics and zines, and we even have workshops this summer focusing on zines. Since July is International Zine Month, why not learn how to make your own! For anyone interested in an introduction to the history and making of zines, Whatcha Mean…
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