Award-winning author Elana K. Arnold talked about her most recent books, Red Hood and An Ordinary Day, and shared some writing wisdom for young creatives, especially during challenging time, in her virtual visit with us as part our our weekly Speak On It series highlighting teen book authors. Elana is the author of Red Hood, Damsel…
Author Brandy Colbert: Teen Fiction, Writing Tips and More
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert shared some insider information on her latest book, The Voting Booth, as well as writing tips and book recommendations in her virtual visit with us as part our our weekly Speak On It series highlighting teen book authors. In addition to The Voting Booth, Colbert is the author of The Only Black…
Teen Sound Off Projects: Websites to Use with Our Grab and Go Kits
Want to get creative at home? Every CPL location has a limited number of grab and go kits for you to take home to help you complete your Sound Off Pick 4 card. Art can be a great stepping stone into activism. Check out community artist Kate DeCiccio for some inspiration or learn about political…
CPL Librarians Select Winners of 2019 Teen Mock Book Awards
Teen librarians from across the city came together to discuss some of 2019's very best teen titles yesterday, in celebration of the annual American Library Association's Youth Media Awards. The ALA awards will be announced January 27; in the meantime, check out some of our staff favorites. Mock Printz Award for Literary Excellence Winner: If…
Quiz: Witches in Books and Movies for Teens and Tweens
Calling all fans of t(w)een magic on the page and on the screen! If you're in need of some spooky vibes, take this quiz on witches who've spellbound audiences in books and movies from our bloggers Alenka, Amy, Amy, Ann, Rae and Robin…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Teen Movies, TV Based on Books?
Do you know your Angie Thomas from your Julie Murphy and your Netflix movies from your CW shows? Take this quiz by bloggers Alenka, Amy, Amy, Ann, Rae and Robin to find out how much you know about teen movies and TV shows based on books…
CPL’s 2018 Teen Mock Book Awards
Every year before the winners of American Library Association's Youth Media Awards are announced, our teen librarians come together to honor some of our favorite titles of the year while discovering new books to recommend to you! Here are the 2018 winners as selected by our staff. Mock Printz Award for Literary Excellence Winner: Sadie: Haunting and…
Sabrina: Magical Readalikes for Teens
If you're like me and have already binged the entirety of Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (based on the creepy 2016 graphic novel Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), you're in need of some reads to hold you over until season 2 drops. If you're in the mood for more spells—hopefully something that fares better than Sabrina…
Banned: 3 Teen Books That Spark Controversy
Each year, libraries celebrate Banned Books Week by speaking out against censorship and highlighting books that have been banned or challenged in schools or libraries across the United States. If we didn't read books that spark controversy, we wouldn't have the ability to develop and expand our minds. Why is it important to raise awareness…
2018 Eisner Award Winners for Teens
The 30th annual Will Eisner Comic Book awards were announced at Comic-Con in San Diego last week. These "Oscars of the comic book world" honor the best of the best, through a variety of different awards. Check out some of the winners below! The awards for Best Publication for Teens, Best Writer, Best Painter, Best…
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