Teens: Teens also include the Young-adult genre (often abbreviated as YA) are materials and programming centered around adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 13 to 18.
Themes in YA stories often focus on the challenges of youth, so much so that the entire age category is sometimes referred to as problem novels or coming of age novel. Writing styles of YA stories range widely, from the richness of literary style to the clarity and speed of the unobtrusive. Despite its unique characteristics, YA shares the fundamental elements of fiction with other stories: character, plot, setting, theme, and style. (goodreads.com)
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Our Teen programs feature activities geared towards patrons around the ages of 13-18. For more information check out https://www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org/teens.
April is National Poetry month where we take time to remember how poetry is a reflection of our lives. The pictures painted through the words of poets give us a better appreciation of the world around us by fostering expressions of emotions and thoughts. Don’t forget Homewood Public Library hosts many fun and interesting programs…
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway placed a bet that he could write a story in just six words. If the legend is true, he won with “For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn.” Homewood Public Library challenged 6th-12th graders in Jefferson County to write a story with just six words. Students were allowed to submit…
March is Women’s History Month and a time to highlight women’s great accomplishments. While we are remembering the brilliance of women in the past, we’re living history today! Who are the women making history right now? Here is a list of 10 women that are making their mark. This list is only a small sample…
It’s already March! Take a look at what we’ll be getting in for the month.
Here’s a sneak peak at the graphic novels we’ll be getting in March!
Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order). This time we highlight the Fable series written by Adrienne Young. Adrienne Young is the New York Times, USA Today, and Indie list bestselling author of Sky in the Deep, The…
