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The Blog is Moving!

2010-08-30T16:30:00.002-05:00

The blog has moved! From now on check us out at http://shorewoodlibraryteens.wordpress.comThis blog will remain up, but new posts will not be added. All future content will be at the new blog.Hope you can stop by and visit our great new blog to hear about amazing books, library events, movies, book awards, and much more!

SYNC Audiobooks

2010-08-09T10:53:00.003-05:00

If you love audiobooks here's a great place to find new things to listen to, talk to other avid listeners and, until September 1, get free downloads of great YA titles. SYNC Audiobooks is offering two free downloads in July and August of amazing titles like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer, and much more. So stop over to their site and find something great to

Movie Book Group

2010-08-02T12:22:00.009-05:00

It's the last movie book group of the summer! Watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG, 92 min) on Wednesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. Enjoy popcorn and drinks and stay for a quick chat about the book and movie.Our school year book group will start in September. More info about that coming soon!Thanks for a wonderful summer of great books and movies!

Novels-in-Verse

2010-07-29T14:31:00.008-05:00

If you enjoy poetry that tells a great story try reading a novel written in verse. There's a great booklist of titles on our website, here are few ideas to get you started.Shark Girl by Kelly BinghamWhen Jane loses her arm to a shark attack, the aspiring artist is forced to re-evaluate her life.Street Love by Walter Dean MyersWhile dealing with poverty and gang violence, Damien finds true

Summer Celebration

2010-07-19T17:00:00.003-05:00

Enjoy free ice cream, live music from the Andrew Koenig Band, trolley rides, face painting, and more at the 12th annual Shorewood Public Library Summer Celebration on July 21 from 6-8 p.m.! This wonderful event is fun for the entire family. Thanks to the Friends of the Shorewood Library for generously sponsoring this event. Check out pictures from last year's Summer Celebration to see what all

It's Kind of a Funny Story

2010-07-16T08:45:00.004-05:00

Check out this great trailer for the movie It's Kind of a Funny Story based on the book by Ned Vizzini. Movie hits theaters September 24.

Upcoming Books!

2010-07-09T09:19:00.019-05:00

JulyLinger by Maggie StiefvaterDark Flame by Alyson NoelKiss Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love by Maggie Steifvater, Rachel Vincent, Carrie Ryan and many moreDaniel X: Demons and Druids by James Patterson and Adam SadlerSleepless by Cyn BalogAugustMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsThe Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareThe Thin Executioner by Darren ShanThe Extraordinary Secrets of April, May and

The Curse Workers: White Cat by Holly Black

2010-07-07T09:41:00.004-05:00

Cassel is the only non-worker in a family of well known curse workers. With the simple touch of a bare hand his mother can alter people's emotions and his brothers can bring good luck or broken bones. Things start to change for Cassel when he wakes up in the middle on the night on the roof of his dorm, apparently ready to jump off. Not the suicidal type, he suscepts someone has cursed him.

Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski

2010-07-01T10:30:00.004-05:00

If you could talk to a younger you, what would you tell yourself to do differently? How would you change your life?In Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski, Devi has the chance to change her life. When her cell phone falls into a fountain, the only person it will call is the Devi of three years ago. Now she has the opportunity to right all the mistakes she made, to keep her friends, not date the

Great Summer Reads

2010-06-28T10:42:00.009-05:00

Here are some great summer reads from the New shelf!Something Like Fate by Susane ColasantiWhen Lani falls for her best friend's boyfriend, she doesn't know what to do. But when Jason and Erin break up and Jason shows an interest in Lani will she follow her heart, even if it means losing her best friend?Carter's Big Break by Brent CrawfordMeet up with Carter the summer after freshman year when

Tie-Dye Pictures

2010-06-25T11:07:00.011-05:00

The library's first Tie-Dye event was a huge success! I missed getting pictures of the large crowd at the beginning, but got some shots after the initial rush cleared out. Overall we had close to 100 people attend and make a fun tie-dye shirt (or socks!). Check out our Facebook page to see more photos.

Dancers, Gaming and Tie-Dye

2010-06-19T13:17:00.008-05:00

It's our first big week of events and we're kicking things off with African Dancers, a gaming tournament and tie-dye!Jam AK Jam Afro-Dance TheaterTuesday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m.Experience the power and pageantry of West African dance and drumming. Open to all ages.Super Smash Bros Brawl TournamentWednesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.Place SSBB on the big screen for your chance to win great prizes like free

Teen Summer Events

2010-05-28T12:55:00.004-05:00

Teen Summer ReadingRead your way to amazing prizes like free food, books, and gift cards!Movie Talkers Book GroupRead the book...watch the movie ...then talk about them. All while enjoying delicious popcorn!Super Smash Bros Brawl TournamentPlay SSBB on the big screen for your chance to win fun prizes.Tie-DyeBring a white 100% cotton item to the library and learn to tie-dye.Talent ShowShow off

New Books!

2010-05-16T14:38:00.009-05:00

In between planning tons of great stuff for this summer (more info coming soon), I've managed to sneak in a few great books...Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David LevithanWhen Will Grayson meets Will Grayson their lives become inexplicably intertwined around Tiny, one Will's best friend and the other Will's boyfriend. Written by two of the most amazing authors, Will Grayson, Will

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve

2010-05-05T13:06:00.005-05:00

Fever, an orphan raised by the Order of Engineers, lives in a London of the distant future where some catastrophic past event has left the world with limited technology or understanding of science. When Fever goes to work with a local archeologist to uncover Ancient tech she begins to remember events and details about the former overlord of London, Auric Godshawk. The truly strange thing is

Free Comic Book Day - May 1st!

2010-04-22T15:59:00.008-05:00

Started in 2002, Free Comic Book Day is a day when participating comic book stores across the U.S. and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their store. This year's Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 1st.Some of this year's free comics include Iron Man, G.I. Joe, War of the Supermen, Shrek, Green Hornet #1, Toy Story, and Owly and Friends.Hugh Jackman,

Music Streaming

2010-04-22T15:23:00.010-05:00

Streaming music online is becoming a more popular way of listening to your favorite songs while away from your MP3 player or your music collection at home. Here are just a few of the great sites out there that let you stream music over the internet.GroovesharkTheir layout is similar to iTunes--you can build your own playlists, mark your favorite songs, and share songs and playlists with other

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

2010-04-21T16:21:00.006-05:00

Can you imagine what it would be like to relive one day over and over? In Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, Sammy Kingston, spends a normal Friday at school, hangs out with friends, goes to a party, is involved in a car accident and wakes up the next morning to discover she's living the same day over again.Through multiple times living that fateful Friday, Sammy learns a lot about her friends and

Meet the Author: D.J. MacHale

2010-04-17T09:59:00.005-05:00

Here's your chance to meet bestselling author D.J. MacHale! Join us at the library on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. for a talk and signing. Well known for the popular Pendragon series, his newest series, Morpheus Road, is a supernatural thriller about the worlds of the living and the dead."In the first book, Morpheus Road: The Light, Marshall Seaver is being haunted. It begins with mysterious

Celebrate Earth Day!

2010-04-14T15:37:00.005-05:00

Celebrate Earth Day by recycling something old into something fun!Stop by the library on Tuesday, April 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. to create your own soda tab bracelet, decorate a CD suncatcher, make a candy wrapper/recycled paper bracelet, or design a pencil holder.All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own candy wrappers for that project.Happy Earth Day!

Bookmark Contest Winners

2010-04-12T17:18:00.004-05:00

The winners of the 2010 Bookmark Design Contest have been announced! Stop by the library until April 23rd to see all the entries. And take home a winning bookmark! Bookmarks are available at the library information desks.Thanks to everyone who participated!

New Audiobooks!

2010-04-08T13:01:00.013-05:00

Here are some of the great AUDIOBOOKS we've added in the past few months. All are available on CD.Wintergirls by Laurie Halse AndersonGoing Bovine by Libba BrayThe Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb CalettiHeist Society by Ally CarterGraceling by Kristin CashoreFire by Kristing CashoreCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsCarter Finally Gets It by Brent CrawfordLock and Key by Sarah

The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

2010-04-06T09:29:00.005-05:00

Lennie is devastated after the sudden death of her older sister. Her entire life she'd been the companion pony to Bailey's racehorse personality and now left on her own, Lennie isn't sure about her place in the world. When two very different guys become a part of Lennie's life, she has to deal with her overwhelming grief, understanding who she is, and the guilt she feels about finding happiness

Twilight Saga...New Book!

2010-04-05T10:04:00.004-05:00

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, a new book in the Twilight Saga will be released June 5! Check out Stephenie's site for more info, like how you can read it for free online and how it helped during the filming of Eclipse.

2010 MCTBA Winner!

2010-04-01T10:16:00.009-05:00

The winner of the 2010 Milwaukee County Teen Book Award has been announced!Wintergirls by Laurie Halse AndersonAnd the 2010 MCTBA Honor Titles:The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins(Teen Vote Winner)If I Stay by Gayle FormanResponse by Paul VolponiFor more info about the MCTBA, including reviews of the winners and all the nominees, check out their website!

After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick

2010-03-31T15:10:00.004-05:00

Meet Jeffrey Alper, "That Boy Who Had Cancer." But Jeffrey has been in remission for five years and instead of dealing with chemo therapy is trying to figure out eighth grade. Between his best friend Tad (fellow cancer survivor), this new girl Lindsey (who seems to really like Jeffrey), his older brother running off to play drums in Africa, and trying to pass his math class, he's got plenty to

Pastworld by Ian Beck

2010-03-29T11:46:00.015-05:00

Imagine if you could travel to Victorian London for a vacation, no time travel involved, just a short ride on an airship. Everyone would dress and talk like it was the late 1800's, food would cost one shilling and sixpence and there would be no cell phones, computers, or electricity. In Pastworld you can do just that, thanks to the Buckland Corporation. They've created a theme park of sorts

More New Books

2010-03-24T13:56:00.011-05:00

A few more great new books!The Dark Divine by Bree DespainGrace hasn't seen Daniel in three years, not since the night her brother was almost killed and Daniel ran away. But Daniel is back and has a mysteries secret that endangers them all. A thrilling supernatural romance.Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie HalpernAs Jessie and her two best friends grow apart she starts hanging out with Dottie,

New Books

2010-03-21T14:23:00.009-05:00

Being on the Milwaukee County Teen Book Award committee (2010 winner will be announced April 1!) means I'm always reading new YA books. Here are three titles I've read recently that you might enjoy.Fat Cat by Robin BrandeWhat can living like a cave man do for you? For Cat's science project she's going to study the effects on her body when she begins imitating the cave man way of life. She's

New Manga Titles

2010-03-18T15:11:00.015-05:00

We've added a few new manga titles to our graphic novel collection!Rosario + Vampire - No matter what he does, Tsukune can't get into any high school...except for one. But on his first day he finds the rest of the student body isn't exactly normal. Does he have any chance of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between jocks and nerds but vampires and werewolves?Negima! -

Shorewood School District Art Show

2010-03-16T16:24:00.003-05:00

The second annual district wide art show for the Shorewood public schools is now on display at the library. Enjoy paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more for the entire month of March.

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

2010-03-12T12:43:00.007-06:00

Finn is a prisoner. In the world of Incarceron everyone is a prisoner, no one enters and no one escapes. But Finn knows he's from the Outside, he has painful seizures where memories of another world, a world outside, overtake him. When a crystal key finds its way to Finn he knows this could be his only way out.Claudia is the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron. Trapped in her own kind of

Bookmark Design Contest

2010-03-10T15:12:00.004-06:00

Let the Shorewood Library showcase your art on a bookmark! We're celebrating the library and Youth Art Month with a Bookmark Design Contest. There are great prizes including gift cards and having your design featured on bookmarks given away at the library this spring. Contest runs March 1-26, 2010 and winners will be announced during National Library Week, April 12-17.Here's the complete rules

Bad Apple by Laura Ruby

2010-03-08T15:33:00.006-06:00

"If I really wanted to open up, I'd confess that I really am the liar everyone believes I am."Accused of having an affair with her art teacher, Tola finds herself the center of unwanted attention. The object of whispers and stares at school, she also deals with the gossip and lies posted on a blog proclaiming to know the "truth" about Tola. Attention isn't new to Tola, she's a bit of a slacker

Heist Society by Ally Carter

2010-03-04T12:43:00.005-06:00

From Ally Carter, author of I'd Tell You I Love You, but then I'd have to Kill You, comes Heist Society, the action packed story of Katarina Bishop...art thief.All Katarina wanted was a normal life, boarding school, friends, bad cafeteria food; she's finished with her father's life as an art thief. That is until she gets kicked out of school for a crime she didn't commit and finds herself

New Books

2010-02-26T11:15:00.013-06:00

Just a few new books that I've read lately... Numbers by Rachel Ward When Jem looks into someone's eyes she sees the exact date they are going to die. While hanging out in London, she discovers a group of tourists who all have the same death date, that day. Narrowly avoiding a bomb blast, Jem is seen running away and becomes a suspect in a terrorist plot.Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous

Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

2010-02-23T15:02:00.009-06:00

Best friends since they were in diapers, the dazzling Naomi and outrageously out Ely have been through just about everything together in their Greenwich Village apartment building. To prevent anyone from coming between them, they’ve created a “No Kiss List,” full of people who are off-limits to both Naomi and Ely. But when Ely kisses Naomi’s boyfriend, their never-ending friendship becomes a

Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

2010-02-18T15:00:00.006-06:00

From award winning Australian author, Melina Marchetta, comes Finnikin of the Rock.The land of Lumatere has been shrouded in an impenetrable fog since the five days of the unspeakable. As retaliation for the overthrow of the king and the killing of her people, Seranonna of the Forest Dwellers lays a curse upon Lumatere; those within are trapped, those outside are exiles. One of the exiles is

Teen Book Groups

2010-02-15T10:14:00.012-06:00

Have you read any great books lately? Do you like talking about books and hearing what other people are reading? Then stop by one of the library book groups!Here is what's coming up...February6th-8th Grade Book Group will be talking about Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m.9th-12th Grade Book Group will be talking about The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins on

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

2010-02-11T13:42:00.005-06:00

Thanks to my friends over at the West Allis Public Library I heard that the title and cover of the third Hunger Games book has been announced! And check out what David Levithan, the editor, has to say about what won't happen in Mockingjay. Only a few more months to wait for the amazing conclusion...Mockingjay will be released on August 24, 2010!

Book Group: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

2010-02-11T13:01:00.012-06:00

The next book on the 6th-8th Grade Book Group list is Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. If you like historical fiction with a twist, lots of adventure, and exciting characters, you'll love Leviathan.Set in an alternate history at the beginning of WWI, Austrian Prince Alek is on the run from the Clanker Powers. The Clankers use huge walking machines as their weapons of war. Meanwhile, Deryn has

Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore

2010-02-07T13:04:00.007-06:00

When Nimira meets a fairy automaton, a clockwork machine of a man playing the piano, her life changes forever. Hired by the wealthy sorcerer, Hollin Parry, to sing with the automaton as a stage act, Nimira finds herself involved in two mysteries. Is the handsome automaton haunted, enchanted by the fairies or something more sinister? And what secret is Mr. Parry hiding in the closed off third

Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher

2010-02-02T15:51:00.006-06:00

When Logan meets Skye Hendricks, the new girl at Boyer, he's instantly drawn to her. She's pretty, outgoing, and smart and she seems really interested in him too. But Skye is a ball of mixed signals, she says no to a movie invitation, but shows up anyway, she flirts and holds hands, but freaks out when Logan tries to kiss her. Logan is terribly confused but when Skye says she needs a friend,

Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge

2010-02-01T17:06:00.005-06:00

There are still two weeks left in the Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge! This is a great way to read your way to a FREE ticket for a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game. Sign-up at any Milwaukee County public library; check out our website for more info.

Milwaukee County Teen Book Award

2010-01-28T13:30:00.006-06:00

You can still vote for your favorites in the Milwaukee County Teen Book Award! Haven't heard about this great new award? Currently in its first year, the MCTBA is a shortlist of 15 books vying for the title of favorite book in Milwaukee County. And you get to help decide the winner!Not sure what books are nominated? Check out this video and go to the MCTBA website to read reviews. We're

Tangled by Carolyn Mackler

2010-01-24T13:09:00.004-06:00

Ok, for full disclosure, one of my favorite books is The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler. So it's no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed her latest novel, Tangled.Meet Jena, Skye, Dakota and Owen. On the surface...Jena is an ordinary girl, Skye is a beautiful upcoming actress, Dakota is a good looking jock, and Owen is an anti-social computer geek. But when these

Teen Book Award Winners Announced

2010-01-20T15:53:00.007-06:00

The winners of the Printz Award for YA Literature and the Morris Award for Debut YA Author were announced this week.The Printz Award winner is...Going Bovine by Libba BrayHonor books are:The Monstrumologist by Rick YanceyPunkzilla by Adam RappTales of the Madman Underground by John BarnesCharles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith by Deborah HeligmanThe Morris Award winner is...Flash Burnout by

Amazing New Releases

2010-01-16T14:26:00.027-06:00

There are lots of great new books coming out the next few months!FebruaryChronicles of Vladimir Todd: Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather BrewerHeist Society by Ally CarterFinnikin on the Rock by Melina MarchettaGone by Lisa McMannMarchHourglass by Claudia GrayFang: a Maximum Ride novel by James PattersonThe Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie RyanThe Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco

Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan

2010-01-11T09:22:00.006-06:00

The last book on my Morris Award list is Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan.Meet Blake, a 15 year-old comedian with a pretty amazing family. He also has a wonderful girlfriend, Shannon, and some great friends, including Marissa, a girl he hangs out with in photo class. When Blake gets involved with helping Marissa and her drug addict mother, he might be in over his head. While struggling to balance

Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor

2010-01-06T15:40:00.005-06:00

I took a break from Morris Award nominees (only one left and review coming soon), to read Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor. This National Book Award finalist is a stunning collection of three fantasy short stories. Ranging from contemporary Kizzy who is enticed by a goblin, to demons and curses in British-ruled India, to immortal shape-shifting creatures, all three center around a kiss

Hold Still by Nina LaCour

2010-01-04T09:49:00.005-06:00

The fourth book on my list of Morris Award nominees is Hold Still by Nina LaCour.Caitlin is left stunned and alone when her best friend Ingrid commits suicide. Dealing with her own grief, anger, and confusion, Caitlin struggles to reconcile the Ingrid she knew with a person who would commit suicide. Then Caitlin finds Ingrid's journal, will it share the answers she so desperately wants?

The Everafter by Amy Huntley

2009-12-29T09:46:00.005-06:00

The next book on my voyage to read all the Morris Award nominees was The Everafter by Amy Huntley."I'm dead.Not my-parents-told-me-to-be-home-by-twelve-and-it's-two-o'clock-now dead. Just dead. Literally."Maddy Stanton has died and is now in the Everafter. She discovers that objects she lost during her life now enable her to relive those memories. With a lost bracelet she remembers the day

Ash by Malinda Lo

2009-12-21T11:19:00.006-06:00

Book two of the Morris Award Nominees is Ash by Malinda Lo. A Cinderella retelling with a few twists.Ash has grown up listening to fairy tales and living in a world where fairies seem just beyond the woods. So when she meets Sidhean, a fairy, she longs to be with him instead of living her life as a servant to her stepmother. But when Ash develops a friendship with Kaisa, the King's huntress,

Milwaukee County Teen Book Award

2009-12-17T14:33:00.007-06:00

The first annual Milwaukee County Teen Book Award nominees have been announced! From the hundreds of books published for teens between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009, the MCTBA has chosen 15 nominees. And the best part? You get to help choose the winner! Vote for your favorites and have a say in this year's winner. You can vote at the Shorewood Public Library, online, or snail mail.

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

2009-12-15T13:31:00.005-06:00

The first book on my list from the Morris Award nominees was Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.Ethan Wate has lived his entire life in Gatlin, North Carolina, a tiny town where nothing ever happens. That is until the day Lena Duchannes starts school. Lena is beautiful and mysterious and the girl of Ethan's dreams. Literally, he's been having terrifying dreams for months all

Debut Author Award

2009-12-10T13:40:00.010-06:00

The shortlist for the Morris Award, given for best debut YA author, has been announced. Here are the five amazing nominees:Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret StohlThe Everafter by Amy HuntleyHold Still by Nina LaCourAsh by Malinda LoFlash Burnout by L.K. MadiganReviews for each of these will be coming soon!

More Books to Movies

2009-12-03T12:39:00.008-06:00

There are lots of new movies coming out in the next few months based on great books...December The Lovely BonesSherlock HolmesFebruaryPercy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefMarchAlice in WonderlandHow to Train Your DragonAprilDiary of a Wimpy KidJuneThe Twilight Saga: EclipseWhile you wait, check out Blindside, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, or Me & Orson Welles in theaters now.

Great Book Ideas

2009-11-23T10:12:00.011-06:00

More book recommendations!The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanBack at the beach house for another summer of boys, family, and friends; Belly knows this is the summer when everything will change.Hero Type by Barry LygaWhat does it mean to be a hero? Kevin saves a classmate's life and is declared a hero. But when a serious of events lead everyone to question his patriotism, Kevin defends his

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

2009-11-17T15:01:00.006-06:00

If you love the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan, I've got some exciting info for you...First, the 6th-8th grade book group will be talking about The Last Olympian and the other books in the series on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Join us for fun conversation, trivia, and much more.Second, wondering what to read next? Rick Riordan has a great list of ideas and so does the library. Check

The Last Olympian

2009-11-16T10:09:00.005-06:00

We'll be talking about The Last Olympian at the 6th-8th Grade Book Group on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. What's your favorite book in the series? Which character do you like? Bring a friend and share your opinion, enjoy some snacks, and hear info about The Lightning Thief movie coming out February 12! Hope to see you there:)

National Gaming Day

2009-11-12T11:49:00.004-06:00

Celebrate National Gaming Day on Saturday, November 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Shorewood Library. There will be games for everyone, including Mario Kart on the Wii and great board games like Apples to Apples, Clue, and Pictureka. Bring your family and friends and have fun on National Gaming Day!

Some Great New Books

2009-11-05T10:01:00.007-06:00

I'm on a committee that's starting a Teen Book Award (more info coming soon!) and I've been reading some amazing books.Say the Word by Jennine GarseeShawna hasn't talked to her mother in years, but when she dies suddenly, Shawna must come to terms with her feelings about her mother's betrayal.Carter Finally Gets It by Brent CrawfordFreshman year for Will Carter is a hilarious ride involving a

Teens' Top Ten 2009

2009-10-28T16:18:00.012-05:00

Teens across the country voted and the winners have been announced for the 2009 Teens' Top Ten.Paper Towns by John GreenBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareIdentical by Ellen HopkinsThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanWake by Lisa McMannUntamed by P.C. and Kristin CastThe Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E.

Six Word Memoirs

2009-10-26T15:49:00.004-05:00

Can you write your life story in six words? Lots of teens have and these abbreviated memoirs have been collected in I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: six-word memoirs by teens famous & obscure edited by Smith magazine. This great collection of funny, quirky, and often sad memoirs are from teens around the world.Want even more six word memoirs? Check out Six-word memoirs on love & heartbreak or Not

Front and Center by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

2009-10-17T11:02:00.011-05:00

Front and Center by Catherine Gilbert Murdock is the third in the D.J. Schwenk series that began with Dairy Queen and The Off Season. So far D.J. has played boys football and helped her brother through a terrible accident, now she is working to get a basketball scholarship and confront her shyness on the court. And through all of this there is Brian, the rival high school's quarterback that D.J.

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

2009-10-12T12:54:00.009-05:00

So I finished Leviathan over the weekend and it was AMAZING. It is set in an alternate Europe in 1914, the cusp of WWI. It centers around Alek, the Austria-Hungary prince who is on the run after his parents are assassinated, and Deryn, a Scottish girl who disguises herself as a boy to join the British navy. But these aren't the countries you know, Britain is "Darwinist" and has genetically

Book Group next week...

2009-10-10T14:32:00.002-05:00

Just in time for Halloween we'll talk about The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman at the next 6th-8th Grade Book Group. Join us October 14 at 7 p.m. for snacks and fun discussion.And then come back in November to talk about The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan.

New YA Authors

2009-10-01T15:00:00.016-05:00

I recently read two great books by new author Maggie Stiefvater, Lament: the Faerie Queen's Deception and Shiver (both supernatural romances). There are a lot of new authors writing great teen books, here are a few suggestions:Academy 7 by Anne OsterlundThe Lab by Jack HeathFairy Tale by Cyn BalogNo More Us For You by David HernandezSophomore Switch by Abby McDonaldGone by Michael GrantTwenty

New Books Coming this Fall...

2009-09-24T14:53:00.010-05:00

I mentioned last week that Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld is coming out on October 6. Here are a few more great books coming out this year.Fire by Kristin CashoreThe Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la CruzLiar by Justine LarbalestierEragon's Guide to Alegaesia by Christopher PaoliniTempted: House of Night #6 by P.C. CastI Will Always Love You: Gossip Girl #12 by Cecily von Ziegesar

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

2009-09-15T14:41:00.006-05:00

The amazing Scott Westerfeld, of Uglies fame, has a new book coming out on October 6...Leviathan.It's an alternate history of WWI with amazing airships, the Leviathan being the flagship of the British fleet. It also has beautiful art done by Keith Thompson, you can get a sneak peek at Scott's blog. Scott has other cool stuff on his blog including this great countdown clock:Visit Scott

Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd

2009-09-14T14:10:00.008-05:00

Get ready for all things geekastic! Whether you're a nerd, geek, trekker, LARPer, gamer, or anything in between, this book has a story for you.Geektastic: stories from the nerd herd is a collection of short stories by amazing authors like Holly Black (Tithe: a modern faerie tale), Cecil Castellucci (The Plain Janes), Libba Bray (A Great and Terrible Beauty), Cassandra Clare (City of Bones), John

The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness

2009-09-08T11:02:00.004-05:00

One of my "best books of 2008" was The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. Now the second book in the trilogy, The Ask and the Answer is definitely in my top 10 best books of 2009.Without giving too much away...Todd and Viola's story continues in Haven where Mayor Prentiss has taken control. The two are prisoners, unaware if the other is alive. Told in alternating perspectives, Todd

Coming Soon: New Movies from Great Books

2009-09-03T11:36:00.007-05:00

There have been a ton of movies coming out lately based on really popular books...think Twilight, Coraline, Inkheart, My Sister's Keeper. Well there are more on the way!Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on September 18Where the Wild Things Are on October 16Astro Boy on October 23Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant on October 23The Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 20The Lovely Bones on

Summer 2009

2009-08-31T12:39:00.003-05:00

It was a record breaking summer at the Shorewood Library!337,000: pages read by local teens192: teens signed-up for summer reading with 100 finishing$500: amount of prizes given away as gift cards, event tickets, books, and lots more37: teens who enjoyed a Movie Talkers Book Group65: teens that showed their skills at Summer Gaming Madness26: teen volunteers who helped at various eventsA huge

Teen Summer Reading Prize Winners

2009-08-28T09:54:00.005-05:00

Teen Summer Reading Prize Winners have been announced! The library gave away over $500 worth of prizes this year to 26 lucky readers.Brynn A.Arwen B.Simon B.Johanna D.Caroline D.Becky E.Sarah F.Aralia G.Zoe G.Hannah H.Elliott H.Brenna K.Lily K.Emilie L.Anna M.Maddie N.Delaney O.Julia P.Grace P.Gus P.Timothy P.Jacob P.Ana-Maria R.Emily S.Sally S.Namrata T.

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The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness

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Summer 2009

Teen Summer Reading Prize Winners