Since Banned Book Week was the first week of October, and Teen Read Week the second, we did TWO window displays for the month. After spending a good chunk of time hand cutting the flames for the Banned Book display, I wanted something simpler, but also needed to fit it in with the Teen Read… Continue reading Teen Library Display: Zombies v. Unicorns
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Vampires + Zombies: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kawaga
Every time we get a new vampire book at the library, I’m astonished that they are still being published. In the young adult section here at my library, we have 198 books under the the subject heading vampires—fiction. I’m a fan of vampire books, but after some disappointing selections, I’ve become wary of new additions… Continue reading Vampires + Zombies: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kawaga
The Zombie Book for Girls Who Don’t Like Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Zombies have never really been my thing. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve seen plenty of zombie movies. I’ll never forget the weekend my little brother visited Mister BS and I when we lived in the middle of nowhere during his first year of teaching, and those two punks insisted on an Evil Dead Trilogy marathon,… Continue reading The Zombie Book for Girls Who Don’t Like Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
6 New & Forthcoming Young Adult Novels I’m Excited to Read
The Forsaken by Lissa M. Stasse Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, with dystopia Release date: July 10, 2012 Synopsis: As an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the U.S., and Canada), Alenna learned at an early age to blend in and be quiet—having your parents taken by the police will do… Continue reading 6 New & Forthcoming Young Adult Novels I’m Excited to Read