Teen Services Blog

"It's the End of the World as We Know It" YA Reading List

Submitted by Teens on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 09:31

Some people suggest that according to the Mayans the world will end on December 21, 2012 although scholars have debunked this idea. Here are some young adult novels about cataclysmic world events.
"12" Teen Titles for 12/12/12

Submitted by Teens on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:11

Today is 12/12/12. Here are some books from the teen fiction collection with 12 or Twelve in their titles.

12 Again by Sue Corbett
Anticipated Books of 2013

Submitted by Teens on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 18:20

Last week I blogged about my favorite books from 2012. Now I am looking towards the new year and all the fabulous young adult books that will be coming out. Here are the books I cannot wait to read in 2013. If the book is currently on order, you can connect to the catalog record by clicking on the book cover. Books are listed in order of publication date.
Spotlight on Alice in Wonderland Retellings

Submitted by Teens on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 11:54

These books in the young adult collection and graphic novel collection are based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Best Young Adult Books of 2012

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 19:57

As much as I try, I cannot read every young adult novel published in a year. These are my favorite books from all the books published within the past twelve months that I have read. Books are listed in alphabetical order by title. I will do my best not to spoil things. However, some of the books are sequels, and I assume some knowledge of previous books.
Young Adult Series Titles On Order for December and Beyond

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 13:13

These young adult series and sequels are now on order. Place your holds today.
New Series by Favorite YA Authors

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 12:53

The first books in new series by these popular authors are now on order. Place your hold today.

Crash by Lisa McMann
Movie Review of Breaking Dawn Part 2

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 17:55

The Young Adult Librarian and two other librarians saw Breaking Dawn Part 2 on opening day. We all agreed that it was the best installment in the series, and that the special effects have improved since the first movie.
For Twilight Fans, Other Young Adult Series Optioned for the Movies

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 18:26

Are you eagerly awaiting the last movie in the Twilight saga? Read one of these other young adult titles optioned for the movies.
Spotlight on School Elections

Submitted by Teens on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 13:41

In honor of electon day, here are three teen titles about school elections: