Teen Direct
from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System May 2012 |
Authors Unlimited 2012
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Thanks to all of the incredible authors, teens,and librarians who supported this year's event. Thanks to all who attended! See you in 2013.
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 I first saw a large display for Starters in the Las Vegas airport and couldn't take my eyes off of the cover. If you think the image is creepy, wait until you read the book!
Cassie decides that the only way to get herself and her brother off of the streets and into a home is by renting her body for a brief time. But what happens when things go wrong, dreadfully wrong?
This page-turner will keep readers in suspense to the last page. A completion volume, Enders will be released in December.
Tell us about a creepy book that you have read, and you could win this signed copy of Starters and the accompanying swag.
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| Student Film Festival |  Plans are underway for the 2nd annual Suffolk County Student Film Festival. Martha Mikkleson and her committee are hard at work, putting together another fantastic event.
The 2011 inaugural event brought together a diverse group of aspiring film makers screening some entertaining and innovative movies. Be sure to visit the Facebook page for complete details and downloadable forms, then encourage your teens to enter.
Details:
When: Thursday, June 28, 2012 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Sachem Public Library
Who: Open to all students in Suffolk County, ages 11-25.
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| Extraterrestrial Adventures | 
Garth Nix has created an captivating story of Prince Khemri, a young man in training to become the Emperor. Khemri learns that he is one of the ten million, that's right 10,000,000 princes who can ascend to the throne. Danger and treachery await him at every turn. Who can he trust? What must he learn?
In addition to the thrilling action, readers who desire more than plot will not be disappointed. Intrigue, humor, and romance abound in this intergalactic saga that is sure to entice readers.
But wait, there's more. An online game, Imperial Galaxy, is based on the book and it, too, should develop a "confusion" of loyal followers.
Check out the book trailer, then get ready for this great stand- alone adventure!
 For those who anxiously anticipate the return of our favorite young space heroine, the wait is almost over. Zita and her cohorts are back for for an incredible new adventure. A robot has assumed Zita's identity as the superhero. Our intrepid heroine must reestablish her own identity, while fighting off nefarious forces.
The writing is even more engaging and clever (and you didn't think that was possible, did you?) and our plucky little heroine is so absolutely, positively delightful that readers of all ages will be drawn into the story.
Take note: the story ends with a cliff hanger - so readers will have to wait for the next space girl adventure. Ben Hatke has added further luster to his Eisner nomination with this continuation of the series. Hurrah for Zita! |
| Congratulations Port Jefferson Free Library | 
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Book Expo is Coming
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Have you registered for BookExpo America? The 2012 event takes place from June 5 - 7 at the Javits Center. This is a book-lovers paradise: meet interesting authors of books for children, teens, and adults; obtain Galleys of yet-to-be published books, attend breakout sessions devoted to topics of interest, Be sure to register for the authors' breakfast and The Day of Dialog. This June 4 program is sponsored by School Library Journal and features such authors as: Libba Bray, Walter Dean Myers, Sharon Creech and many more. |
Teen Read Week
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It Came from the Library!
Teen Read Week⢠Oct. 14-20
"YALSA dares you to read for the fun of it! Teen Read Week is a time to celebrate reading for fun and encourage teens to take advantage of reading in all its forms -books and magazines, e-books, audiobooks and more - and become regular library users."
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Teens Top Ten
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The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are members of teen book groups in sixteen school and public libraries around the country. Nominations are posted on Support Teen Literature Day, the Thursday of National Library Week, and teens across the country vote on their favorite titles each year. Readers ages twelve to eighteen will vote online in August and September; the winners will be announced during Teen Read Week.
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| Calendar | |
May 3
May 17
May 22
May 23
June 2
June 14
June 28
July 1
Battle of the Books invoices sent
July 30
September 16
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July 1
September 16
October 31
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| New on Pinterest |
 The April Pinterest update features Book-a-Palooza images. On April 3 at SCLS, librarians had fun exploring several different book-related activities. We tried writing Radical Reviews, In 6 Words, creating book dioramas with Peeps, stacking books to make Spine Poetry, and snapping some great BookFace images. Featured here is our Hero, YA librarian Andrew Bollerman. To view more book fun, as well as other Suffolk library images, visit our Pinterest site. |
TeenDirect Archives
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Looking for a back issue of TeenDirect? Check out the TeenDirect archive.
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To-Do List
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Action Items from this Month's Newsletter:
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