Teen Direct
from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System October 2012 |
| COMIC CON 101 |
Why limit the excitement of a Con to once-a-year at the Javits? Libraries are figuring out how to bring the amazing Con experience to teens at their local library. Join us for a morning filled with ideas from vendors, resources from local programers/performers and advice from librarians who have hosted successful Con events in their local libraries.
You too can create a highly dynamic, interactive, and very popular event for your teens. Learn how:
When: Tuesday October 30, 2012 10:00 AM to 12 Noon (Coffee at 9:30 AM)
Where: SCLS Auditorium
Who: Open to all interested library staff
2 hours professional development will be awarded to attendees.
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 Here is my current "To Read" book stack: Rift: Andrea Cremer will be featured at Authors Unlimited
Great books! I can't wait to read them all. Post a photo of your "To Read" list on Facebook and win a special box of treats to munch while you enjoy your own reading list.
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| Authors Unlimited 2013 | |
Get Ready! Authors Unlimited 2013 is Coming
Get ready for lots of changes!
Authors Unlimited has a brand new look, a totally redesigned website, and a revamped program.
The one thing missing: YOU
Authors Unlimited 2013 will need volunteers. LOTS and LOTS of volunteers.
Please join us on Tuesday December 11 for our first planning meeting.
Come and find out how you can help make this the premier YA author event for ALL Suffolk County teens.
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| Off the Shelf | 
"He's right Mike. It's not fair that a bad kid would get more than a good kid." "Well, I'll just put a call in to the life-isn't-fair-police"
Full disclosure: I am a Doug TenNapel fan. I love his characters, wild and inventive, but still possessed with a "humanity" shining through the weirdness. Cardboard tells the story of an out-of-work father, who gives his son a cardboard box as a birthday gift. When the neighboring bullies discover the magic properties of the cardboard, many complications ensue. Filled with bizarre cardboard characters, wild action, and plenty of heart, this is another winner from the author of Ghostopolis and Monster Zoo.
"Let me make it in time. Let me meet Shadow.
The guy who paints in the dark. Paints birds trapped on brick walls and people lost in ghost forests"
Australian author Cath Crowley's lyrical Graffiti Moon introduces readers to Lucy, a young artist who has become obsessed with the work of Shadow, a graffiti artist. She enlists the help of Ed and Leo the poet on her quest to personally meet Shadow.
Told through the voices of Lucy, Ed, and Leo, we follow the quest to find beauty, poetry and maybe love in the after-dark streets of Melbourne.
A story that will charm its way into your heart.
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Montauk to Melville: Taking It On the Road
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Bad Kitty has been one very busy feline!
He was spotted prowling around the new Smithtown Library and in true cat fashion, made himself very comfortable on top of the furniture!
Not one to miss out on a great photo op, he visited Cold Spring Harbor Library, Northport Public Library, and the Fall Festival at Sachem Public Library.
How much fun can one cat have? Check out his adventures on the Youth Services blog: Montauk to Melville. Book a visit to your library. They would love to come visit you!
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Mock Printz is just around the corner
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The annual Mock Printz Award Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2013. Nassau Library System will host this year's event. The reading list is currently under discussion and will be published as soon as it is finalized.
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ComicCon is Coming!
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You've been waiting all year and it is finally here: New York Comic Con 2012. This show of shows, taking place from Thursday October 11 through Sunday October 14. offers attendees all of the comics, pop culture, costumes, and craziness that can only be found at NYCC. Hope to see you there.
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Banned Books Week
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Banned Books Week is HERE!
What are you doing to celebrate?
Here are two videos worth viewing:
If you have a display or activity, please share with SCLS Youth Services. Either post a photo of your display to the SCLY-YS Facebook page, or send via email to Barbara Moon.
For inspiration, check out the terrific displays on Pinterest.
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Community Service
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SCLS-YS Community Service Round Table met on September 4 to share ideas and resources for teen community service programs. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10 AM at SCLS.
All teen librarians are welcome to join us.
The group has started a blog to share photos, instructions, and suggestions. If you would like to join this group, please contact Barbara Moon.
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