Girl Power!
Growing up and finding your way in the world can be hard and confusing for many girls. It is important to know that you are not alone when it comes … Continued
Librarian’s Grab Bag: What Angela is Reading
This summer I have been singing, reading, and when possible I sing as I read. Here is a trio of books I have been working through: a middle grade novel … Continued
The Poet X
“I thought tenth grade would be different but I still feel like a lone shrimp…”
Unearthed
How far would you go to learn the mysteries of an ancient alien race? What would you do and who would you sacrifice?
Children of Blood and Bone
This book has a lot of buzz, and it more than lives up to it. It’s listed as Young Adult, but is a great read for not-so-young-adults as well. It … Continued
Careers: The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
As the parent of a two tweens, a teen, and one young adult, I am always looking for ways to explore and discuss their ever-developing career interests and goals.
Short Stories. Big Feelings.
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – Hamlet, William Shakespeare It takes special talent to fit emotion and meaning into a few words. Below are short stories of new and … Continued
A Children’s & Teen Librarian’s Grab Bag
If you are one of those people “just looking for a good book”, take a look at this grab bag of book suggestions for age 0-99!
The Only Girl in the World: a memoir
Maude Julien was the daughter of a man she calls The Ogre – her mother was the first victim of this man, taken from her poor French mining family at … Continued
Speak: the graphic novel
Melinda Sordino’s high school experience took a horribly wrong turn before it even started.