A book of memoirs came out last year – a very short book of memoirs. In fact, each writer had to write his or her life story in six words. Since I tend to be, well, rather verbose, this was a daunting challenge but I came up with the following:
Ballerina dreams, bad feet, library school
Or
The last kiss always a doozy.
Or
D.O.B. , B.A. Mrs., M.L.S., I.R.A., R.I.P.
Okay you twitterers… let’s see some short memoir!
Writing a blog takes time, energy, dedication….it’s hard work! Coming up with a topic can be a real challenge sometimes. So let’s hear it teens of Des Plaines. This is YOUR blog! What do you want to read about? Music, tv, books, programs, games? Or better yet- if you’re a teen DPPL TAB member you can write for the blog.
So comment away! What do you want to see here? And if you’re interested in writing short posts just email me: tab AT dppl.org
Starting on October 18, the entire world past, present and future celebrates the teen book. What is your favorite teen book of all time? I have two favorites and coincidentally, people tried to ban both! The first is The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. The narrator Holden Caulfield sets the standard for all the confusion every teen who is ever walked this planet experiences day after day. (Holden’s favorite word? – phony)
The second book is The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. How can teens be so cruel to one another? How can authority be so injust?
So what’s your favorite teen book? It can be a book written specifically for teenagers or a book about a teenager. (A Catcher in the Rye, for example, is also an adult book but since it’s main character is a teen, it qualifies.)
Have you ever written a story based on a character from one of your favorite books, TV shows or movies? Created an alternate reality or history for that character? Wanted to read what other fans have imagined happened after the story ended? Then check out these sites highlighted in the featured article “When Harry Met Bella” from the August 2009 issue of School Library Journal:
The article also pointed out some dos and don’ts when writing fanfic.
Have you written any fanfic? Was it posted? Do you have a favorite place to read stories by other fans? Have other tips for teens interested in writing fanfic? Share what you know.
Voice your choice, vote for your favorite books in the Teens' Top Ten
The American Library Association wants to know what you – yes, you – considered the best books of the last year. It’s easy, just click the picture on the right and vote, or, use the link that follows: Teens’ Top Ten Survey
The Teens’ Top Ten for 2009 will be announced after voting is complete on September 18, 2009, so hurry up and make your opinions known. If you don’t vote, you can’t gripe if you don’t like the winners…
Help us help you. Here’s a short survey conducted by a national publication that will assist us in knowing what teens want from their public libraries.
Thanks.
Did your teacher give you a list of books before school got out in June or did you get a letter in the mail over the summer telling you that you have to read one or more books before school even starts? Was it a book from the Rebecca Caudill Award list? Will you be a freshman at Maine West and have to read The Graveyard Book? Do you have to read Sunrise Over Fallujah? Ender’s Game? Animal Farm? If you’re one of the “lucky” ones who had assigned reading for the summer, tell us what you thought. Was the book a good choice? Did you like it? Hate it? Haven’t even started it???
Congratulations to our two latest winners, Kevin O. and Amber A. They are now the proud owners of Panera Restaurant gift cards. If you’d like to join the winners club, enter the contest by reading a book or attending one of our summer events.
Remember, tonight we’re showing Iron Man at 6:30 on the second floor. Next Thursday night, it’s another wacky night of Wii sports. July 30th, we have Twilight and don’t forget about Beads and Bangles on Wednesday, July 29 where you can make your own jewelry.
Congrats to Kevin O. who read Jonathon Kellerman’s The Clinic. One book, one sandwich. Kevin, come to the 3rd floor desk and pick up your Panera gift card.
Twilight. 2nd Floor. Storytime Room. July 30. 6:30 PM.
We’re luring you into our lair like a vampire (helpful hint: if you don’t picture our lair as the library and don’t picture the vampire as a librarian the image is a little more edgy).
Anyone coming to the movie will be given ballots to enter into the end-of-the-Summer Reading Club raffle for $15.00 Panera cards on August 3.
