Teen Direct
from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System System November, 2011 |
Comics ! Comics!
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New York Comic Con was SO MUCH FUN! As always, it was a crazy mix of comics, pop culture, and outrageous costumes.
Professional sessions for librarians focused on such topics as creating, cataloging, and displaying graphic novels.
Win a selection of Comic Con swag, pictured at left, by answering this question on our Facebook page: What graphic novel titles circulate MOST at your library? Your answer can be a stand alone book, a series, manga, super hero, or other title.
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SMILE!
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Ready for some fun? Dr Ruth Kaiser has created the SMILEY movement, searching for Smiley  Faces in everyday objects. The bike seat, pictured left is one example. You can also view more Smiley faces in The Smiley Book of Colors and her website, Spontaneous Smiley Face. This month, look for a Smiley face, take a photo, and post it on our Facebook page. One lucky Smiley photo will win a a signed Raina Telgemeier Smile T-shirt, pictured at right with the charming Raina. (Unfortunately, Raina herself is not included).
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Ghost Sightings
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According to Wired Magazine, ghosts may be the new vampires.
Think about all of the great new movies and YA books in which ghosts have a starring role: Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol, Tighter by Adele Griffin, The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson, Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver, Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel and don't forget the webcomic Friends with Boys by Faith Hicks.
Give yourself and your teens a spine-tingling experience. Read a ghost story!
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Tattoo You!
|  Rosen continues to bring current information to teens with this new series that  features four titles on tattoos: Erasing the Ink, Getting Inked, Tattoo Art Around the World, Why People Get Tattoos and Other Body Art. Great information is presented in an easy-to-read format with plenty of back matter and is perfect for middle grades. SCLS Youth Services has preview copies of two books in this series, as well as many other nonfiction series titles from Rosen that you may preview.
Just for fun, SCLS Youth Services has a set of 25 Geronimo Stilton temporary tattoos to give away. Answer the tattoo question on Facebook for a chance to win these tattoos.
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SAVE THE DATE
| The December 13 meeting for YA librarians will focus on collaborative relationships between schools and public libraries. Come and learn ways to work effectively with schools. Our guest presenters will include two high school librarians. Lots of great information!
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Joan Bauer is coming to Suffolk County!
|  December 1 is the annual YASD Author Visit with Joan Bauer.
Suffolk teens and librarians have enjoyed many of her books as Battle of the Books titles: Best Foot Forward, Hope was Here, Rules of the Road, and Peeled are some of our favorites. Meet Joan in person!
Contact YASD Vice President Jamie Papandrea for further details.
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Awards & Contests
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December 1
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Galley Buzz
|  What's the latest buzz from Galley Group? One title that has been receiving attention is Cinder: Book One in the Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer. This futuristic Cinderella is a cyborg! Attentive readers will find many Cinderella motifs throughout the tale: an evil stepmother, a prince, and a foot that needs a replacement. But this is more than a simple fairytale. A fatal disease infecting people on earth and a subversive plot from another planet will keep readers hooked on this futuristic story of action, adventure, and romance. |
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 November means that it is time again for the National November Writing Month project. Have you always dreamed of writing the next YA novel? Do you have the germ of an idea floating around in your head? Here's your chance! Go For It! This is also a great opportunity to encourage your teen writers group to set a writing goal. The National Novel Writing Month website has helpful resources, including a special section for libraries: Come Write In.
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