Looking for a little Romance? LPL has created an "Affairs of the Heart" page - just for teens - to make finding that "perfect read" so much easier. And if your romantic preference leans more to Angels and Vampires, try this fantastic book list "Best Paranormal Romance Books of all Time." Don't forget to add your own book recommendations to this list as well!
Check out LPL's spooktacular list of Horror Stories that will be sure to keep you up at night! Happy Halloteen!
One of the great ways to find out what is new and exciting in the Young Adult book world is to read blogs. Listed below are some great ones to start with.
http://fortheloveofcontemporary.blogspot.com/ - a contemporary and realistic blog, great for those who are tired of all the vampire and paranormal books.
http://10storiesup.blogspot.com/ - focuses on Canadian content and authors.
Which faction would you choose on your sixteenth birthday? Amity, because you’re the peacekeeper in your family or Candor, because you’re honest and you know you can’t lie? No clue what I’m talking about? Then you haven’t read the exciting, heart pounding, sci fi dystopian thriller Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Not sure what to read next? Have no fear – in the Teen Books and Magazines section are lists of recommended books that will get your mind racing and your imagination flowing. To find out more about some of the books before you check them out, look at Diary of A Bookworm, a fantastic blog written by an avid Young Adult reader whose dozens of reviews are handily alphabetized so you can find the one you’re looking for.
Why not celebrate the release of the Star Wars movies on Blu-Ray today with a Yoda Finger Puppet, a Cuddly Bantha or a Mouse Droid Cat Toy. Wonder what in the world I am talking about? Then check out the Star Wars Craft Book and find out for your self.
Did you cry uncontrollably while reading “If I Stay”? Did you fall in love with Jace (or perhaps Simon) from “The Mortal Instruments”? Well, get ready to cry and fall in love again when these stories come to life on the big screen.
No need to worry, the library can help! Check out our Homework Help tab on the Teen page where you will find some fantastic resources to assist you with all your assignment needs. If you are looking for advice and information on jobs, colleges or universities, you can also find some great website and database links by clicking on the My Future tab.
On Saturday, August 27th nearly 100 teens gathered to eat pizza, play Wii, make buttons...and talk about their summer reading!