Series Spotlight:  The Reckoners
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Series Spotlight: The Reckoners

The Reckoners is a sci-fy/fantasy series written by YA author Brandon Sanderson. Born in Nebraska, he did not start into reading until his teacher recommended the book Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly. The Reckoners is a futuristic adventure that follows a group known as “the reckoners” who form a resistence movement against the ruling force called…

Teen Reads: Murder Mysteries
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Teen Reads: Murder Mysteries

UPCOMING EVENTS – Teen Murder Mystery Night Monday, October 11, 2021 from 6-7:15 p.m. Large Auditorium Be part of the mystery and help solve the crime! Just like a game of Clue, every character is important. Closer to the event, you will be assigned a character, so please only register if you are sure you…

YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers
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YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers

This blog highlights Hispanic/Latinx writers. What is the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latinx” anyway? It can be confusing! Latinx is a term that describes someone who comes from or whose family comes from Central American or South America. Not all countries in Central and South America speak Spanish – some speak French, Portuguese – even…

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Get To Know: Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction Born: Washington DC Used rap music as inspirations to write poetry at 9 years old Read his first novel at 17 years old Graduated from the University of Maryland in English Was named Library of Congress’ national ambassador for young people’s literature in January 2020 Star of “Write.Right.Rite” series where…