Book Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Published: June 14th 2011 by Speak/Penguin Source: local library (audiobook) Synopsis (Goodreads): Chloe’s older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can’t be contained or caged. When a night with Ruby’s friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the body of her classmate London Hayes left… Continue reading Book Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Reflections on My First Semester of Library School

This post is kind of long and rambly, because I wrote it as a way to work through my own thoughts after finishing my first semester of library school more than I intended it to be for anyone else’s benefit. I’ve been writing it off and on for the last month since handing in my… Continue reading Reflections on My First Semester of Library School

Book Review: Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser

Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser Published: September 1st 2013 by Groundwood Books Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): After her older sister is murdered in a horrific incident of domestic abuse, Taylor begins a new life in a new town. She meets Lily, whose open, warm manner conceals a difficult personal life of her own, coping with… Continue reading Book Review: Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser

Passive Readers’ Advisory for Teens in the Library

By nature, I’m not someone who seeks out help from others. I’d rather find information myself than ask someone for suggestions or assistance when browsing for books. It’s maybe a little ironic, since I love helping people and chatting about books when asked even though I would never be one of those patrons myself. Perhaps… Continue reading Passive Readers’ Advisory for Teens in the Library