Heavy Medal
August 31, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Our library has two different volunteer programs that I have run for two years now. One is offered for two hours a week, five week sessions, four times during the school year; four weeks of work, the last week is an appreciation party. Registration is maxed at ten. They gather as a group, and act […]
August 31, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
After our first year of the #SVYALit Project, we decided that we at TLT liked the way the format worked and wanted to use it to discuss other topics of relevance to the life of teens. One of the ideas we discussed was using the format to discuss mental health issues in the life of […]
August 30, 2015 by Heather Booth
I’ve had a deep, abiding love for the writing of Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess, ever since she introduced the world to Beyonce, the giant metal chicken, and now it turns out she loves me too. And you. And you. (It’s a few weeks old, but read it now if you haven’t yet.) Makes your heart […]
August 28, 2015 by Robin Willis
This Week at TLT Sunday Reflections: Today, I am Pooh Bear (reflections on depression in the life of tweens and teens part 2) Middle Grade Monday Book Review – School for Sidekicks by Kelly McCullough Book Review: Bright Lights, Dark Nights by Stephen Emond August #ARCParty All the Dragons in the World – The Depiction […]
August 28, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
I loved this book, it is indeed everything, everything! But even more telling is The Teen’s reaction to this book. She finished reading it yesterday and then immediately started reading it again. She left for school today carrying the book in her hand. She used words like “perfect”, “amazing”, and “beautiful” to describe Everything, Everything, […]
August 27, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
In 2013, there were 510,000 American children in foster care. 40% of foster children are between the ages of 13 and 21 years old. 9% of foster care teens will age out of the foster care system and are more likely to experience homelessness. You can find more Foster Care Statitics and follow a link […]
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August 26, 2015 by Amanda MacGregor
When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, which originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of School Library Journal. BROWN, Don. Drowned City: Hurricane […]
August 26, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today as part of the #SVYALit Project (Sexual Violence in Young Adult Literature), we are honored to host author Ash Parsons. You can find all the #SVYALit Project posts here. There are many beloved, necessary novels in YA literature which deal with characters experiencing and exposing or otherwise escaping abuse (sexual and other). These books […]
August 25, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
We spent Saturday afternoon looking through some of our September and October 2015 releases. Here’s what we saw and are adding to our TBR list. This tweet has a typo. It’s supposed to say I “coveted” this title at TLA, not covered.
August 25, 2015 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s Description: Walter Wilcox has never been in love. That is, until he meets Naomi, and sparks, and clever jokes, fly. But when his cop dad is caught in a racial profiling scandal, Walter, who is white, and Naomi, who is African American, are called out at school, home, and online. Can their bond […]
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by J. Caleb Mozzocco
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