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2013 Summer Reading Program!
Submitted by Christina on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 3:03pm
The 2013 Tween & Teen Summer Reading Program kicked off May 20th and will run until August 3rd, 2013! This is a great way to earn cool prizes by reading whatever you'd like. All you have to do is read 6 books and you'll earn a cool keepsake safe & a book of coupons for all kinds of great food and entertainment. This year's theme is Beneath the Surface and there are a ton of fun events happening all around Tulsa to celebrate. Below you can check out the Summer Reading Program event guide, read performer descriptions, and even print off a reading log (these are also available at all library branches).
TEEN REVIEW: THE GODDESS INHERITANCE BY AIMEE CARTER
Submitted by Christina on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:02pm
"The Goddess Test series are worth the read. They have a modern twist on the Greek mythology. I loved all five books."
To find a copy of The Goddess Inheritance, click here. To find a copy of the first book in the series, The Goddess Test, click here.
More books into movies!
Submitted by Christina on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 4:09pmMovie adaptions of science fiction and fantasy YA novels are nothing new, given the wild popularity and success of series like Twilight, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games. Here are more books that will soon become movies, with all the details you need to know.
The Mortal Instruments
The Book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is the first in the five-book (so far!) series. It follows Clary Fray as she encounters a gritty supernatural world after witnessing a murder. Find a copy here.
Top 10 Graphic Novels for Teens
Submitted by Christina on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 6:36pm
Do you love graphic novels? Read on to find the Young Adult Library Services Assoication's Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens. The list includes both fiction and nonfiction books, so there's something for everyone!
Non-Fiction
My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf. Go to high school with the nation's most notorious serial killer.
Teen Review: The Outcasts
Submitted by Christina on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 6:19pm
"Great read! The characters and dialogue are believable; the pace is just right; and the humour is perfect."
To find a copy to check out, just click here!
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