A Fuse #8 Production
January 31, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today for YA A to Z we are delighted to present with you a discussion of Asian American Voices in YA Literature by library Kristyn Dorfman. The need for diverse narratives has always been important but that has not always been apparent in the books we see published. Now, finally, diverse stories have been gaining […]
January 31, 2018 by Heather Booth
Today is the last day of January, so it’s our last day with the Letter B (though we will still post something if we get it because we like this discussion). Today TLTer Heather Booth is discussing brothers (and sisters). If you are in a mixed gender sibling group, you might have noticed the relative […]
January 30, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis. Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn’t know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a […]
January 30, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description Two girls in a small town in the USA kill time together as they try to get through their days at school. They watch videos, share earbuds as they play each other songs and exchange their stories. In the process they form a deep connection and an unexpected relationship begins to develop. In […]
January 29, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today we are honored to have a guest post by author Kim Purcell. She is discussing with us the topic of small towns and mental health. She is also generously offering to give away one copy of THIS IS NOT A LOVE LETTER, which comes out tomorrow, January 30th, from Disney Hyperion. In This Is […]
January 29, 2018 by Robin Willis
A recent project at work led me to research how to find quality, recent books in world languages for children and young adults. The best resources I found that include books for teens are below. If you have any further suggestions please leave a comment, I would love to hear about it! Vendors: Overdrive: provides […]
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January 26, 2018 by Robin Willis
This Week at TLT Sunday Reflections: That Delicate Balance Between Quality Patron Services and Employee Personal Boundaries A Collection of Tweets on the Discussion of YA Books Set in College/Post High School Take 5: New YA Booklists You’ll Want to See (January 2018) New and forthcoming YA and MG to know about Book Review: Love, […]
January 25, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]
January 25, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
Beyond the people I work with and the people this blog has led me to get to know, by far the best aspect of blogging for TLT is the constant influx of books. All of the books I get end up going back out the door in some fashion—to teen readers I know, to classroom […]
January 24, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS
It’s the fourth week of January, which means we’re discussing the Letter B in YA A to Z. Today we are talking about boarding schools with author Tawny Stokes. You can find out more about YA A to Z here. School. That regular staple in almost every teen’s life. It’s a place rife with drama […]
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