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Welcome to the Hot Spot...

For Teens!

Check out a 2011 Teen Nutmeg Nominee: 

All of the Above by Shelley Pearsall

James, Rhondell, Sharice, and Marcel attend the same inner-city school. Their teacher Mr. Collins challenges these diverse students to build the world's biggest Sierpinski tetrahedron in an after-school club.  Based on a true story.

Alphabet of Dreams by Susan Fletcher

Mitra and her little brother, Babak, are beggars in the city of Rhagae, but they are not what they seem. They are of royal blood, exiled in poverty. Babak's prophetic visions attract the attention of Melchior the wizard who kidnaps the boy so Babak can dream exclusively for him. Can Mitra save her little brother as they cross the Persian desert?

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Isabel and her sister Ruth were supposed to be granted freedom upon the death of their master. Instead they become the property of a powerful Loyalist family in New York City at the beginning of the American Revolution. A fellow slave encourages Isabel to spy on her master in exchange for her freedom. But who has her best interests at heart?

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

Spunky boarding school sophomore Frances "Frankie" Landau-Banks is tired of being underestimated by the men in her life, including her boyfriend Matthew and his wittier-than-thou friends. She discovers Matthews secret male club, and, unbeknownst to them, begins orchestrating their elaborate pranks.

Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate

Kek has traveled from his family home in Africa to a new life in the U.S. As Kek awaits word of his mother's fate, he weathers the tough Minnesota winter by finding warmth in friendships, strength in his memories, and belief in his new country - America.

The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari

Imagine being sent into the unknown where magic, elves, dragons, trolls, and humans co-exist. Imagine if you were the last of your kind. Imagine if your name was Yorshkrunsquarklijolnerstrink. Get ready for hardships, unlikely friendships, humor, and love as Yorsh the elf tries to find the last dragon.

The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd

When his cousin Salim rides the London Eye observation wheel and disappears, a perplexed Ted partners with his crabby teenage sister, Kat, to investigate the mystery. With his uniquely brilliant mind, can Ted convince his parents and aunt Gloria that he can find Salim before it is too late?

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

In this futuristic novel, set after the Second Civil War (Between the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice armies), three teens are trying to escape the Harvest Camp in which teens can be "unwound" and used for transplants and plastic surgery upgrades.

 

Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor

Addie wants a normal life. But living in a trailer while her mom disappears for days at a time is anything but normal. Addie dreams of living with her half sisters as a disaster alters her future.

 

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

Holling Hoodhood is sure his 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates him. After all, she is forced to supervise him while his Catholic and Jewish classmates attend religious education. Worse yet, she makes him read Shakespeare's plays. Holling realistically and sensitively depicts the confusion of adolescence during the turbulent 1960s.

If you would like to recommend something that you've read, email me at mquigley@columbiactlibrary.org with the name of the book, the author, and a brief description of why you liked it, and I will post it our website.

 Library Programs and Events

 

Make your own Marble Magnets
Saxton B. Little Free Library
Sep 30, 6:30


Design your own set of SUPER COOL magnets using magazines and photos!
 
Use on your fridge, locker, or give as a gift!

This craft program is for those ages 8 and up. Registration will be limited to 20. Please call Megan at 228-0350 or stop by the library to register.
 
The library will provide magazines to find images for your magnets. If you would like to bring in pictures or magazines from home feel free. Keep in mind they will needto be small to fit on the marble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See our CALENDAR for a complete listing of Library  Programs! 

Registration is required for most of the events. You can call us at 228-0350 or stop by the library to register. 

Don't know what to read next?

Teen favorites and more!!

If you liked...

Books by Topic

Favorite Teen Angst Books-Reviews of every angst category you need—fitting in, feeling all mixed-up, peer pressure

This site is for Guys Only!

Alex Award Books - Adult books that Teens like too

If You Liked Harry Potter, You Will Like These

 

Uh... my dog ate it...

Some helpful homework websites! 

 To search by subject- check out these HUGE databases of magazines articles, academic journals, books, news, and more: 

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/21023?db=STOM

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/21023?db=K12S

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/21023?db=DC

Online Biography Resource Center-Find info on ANYONE!

The Periodic Table

Books on popular school subjects

The complete works of Shakespeare

Getting ready to graduate? 

Here are some books and websites to help with college and career choices:

Try these websites to find the right college for you:

http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/articles/find/location.asp

http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp

Booklists for the college bound

Jobs and career resources for teens

Life After High School. Are you Ready?

Think you have a bright idea?

 

 

Please email me at mquigley@columbiactlibrary.org with your suggestions for new books, programs you would like to see, or any ways that you think we can improve our library! 

 

 

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