What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all…
Manga are comics or graphic novels created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language. The word “manga” is Japanese word composed of the two kanji: “man” meaning “whimsical or impromptu” and “ga” meaning “pictures”. Manga stories are typically printed in black-and-white, however, some full-color manga does exist. A manga artist will work with assistants in a small studio and is associated with a with…
If you are looking for teen books that are geared towards guy-oriented, thrill-seeking, action-adventure content- this is the list for you. Unwind by Neal Shusterman In a world where parents can choose to have their teenagers unwound and harvested for transplants, teens must be on their best behavior, at least until their 18th birthday….
Baseball season is in full swing and we wanted to highlight some of our favorite teen baseball titles! Soar by Joan Bauer– Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach. Mexican Whiteboy by…
Girling up : how to be strong, smart and spectacular / Mayim Bialik Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory, puts her Ph.D. to work as she talks to teens about the science of growing up and getting ahead. A must-have book for all teenage girls. Growing up as a girl in today’s world…
Book Overview Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a…
