Teens' Top 10 2011

It's time to vote for the top 10 best novels for 2011.  The contest is sponsored by the American Library Association for Teens.  We  have a display of the books in the media center of the nominated titles.  You have probably read many of them.  Go to this site and you can vote for your top 3 picks.  The winners will be announced during Teen Read Week - October 16th-22nd.

Vote Here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/teenstopten11

Nominations Are:

·         Bachorz, Pam. Drought.

·         Beam, Cris. I Am J.

·         Beaudoin, Sean. You Killed Wesley Payne.

·         Black, Holly and Justine Larbalestier. Zombies vs. Unicorns.

·         Card, Orson Scott. The Lost Gate.

·         Clare, Cassandra. The Clockwork Angel.

·         Collins, Suzanne. Mockingjay.

·         Collins, Yvonne. Love, Inc.

·         Condie, Ally. Matched.

·         Cremer, Andrea. Nightshade.

·         Fitzpatrick, Becca. Crescendo.

·         Grant, Michael. Lies.

·         Hawkins, Rachel. Demonglass.

·         Hawkins, Rachel. Hex Hall.

·         Kagawa, Julie. The Iron King.

·         Lore, Pittacus. I Am Number Four.

·         Moore, Peter. Red Moon Rising.

·         Nelson, Jandy. The Sky is Everywhere.

·         Oliver, Lauren. Before I Fall.

·         O’Neal, Ellis. The False Princess.

·         Patterson, James. Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel.

·         Pearce, Jackson. Sisters Red.

·         Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Blessed.

·         Westerfeld, Scott. Behemoth.

·         White, Kiersten. Paranormalcy.

Louisa May Alcott

New Hanover County Public Library and UNCW Randall Library will be presenting a series of programs, based on the documentary and book Louisa May Alcott: The Woman behind Little Women. 

For a schedule of events go to: http://library.uncw.edu/alcott/home or pick up a flyer in the media center.

The library has a copy of this book and a number of other books written by and about Louisa May Alcott.

Summer Listening : Free YA Audiobooks

YA Readers! YA Listeners!

Your place to share YA audiobook recommendations, get YA audiobook news, and find special offers, giveaways, and goodies.  Sync free YA Lit into your earphones.  Starts Thursday June 23rd and ends Wednesday August 17th.  Check in every week to download the titles available for that week.

 

Each week 2 new titles will be available, one modern title paired with a classic that has the same theme.  This week starts with Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare.

Go to the site to register and to get more info on titles.
http://www.audiobookcommunity.com/

 

Fanboy Comics will be in the Media Center April 14th

On Thursday April 14th during all lunch breaks Fanboy Comics will be in the media center to discuss and show new comics and graphic novels that are being published. 

Stop by before going to the cafeteria or get a pass ahead of time from the librarians, so that you can come by after you have eaten lunch.

Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen

It's 1929, The Roaring Twenties, a time for speak-easys and flappers.

"Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey escaped their small Midwestern town for New York's glittering metropolis. All Letty wants is to see her name in lights, but she quickly discovers Manhattan is filled with pretty girls who will do anything to be a star. . . .


Cordelia is searching for the father she's never known, a man as infamous for his wild parties as he is for his shadowy schemes. Overnight, she enters a world more thrilling and glamorous than she ever could have imagined—and more dangerous. It's a life anyone would kill for . . . and someone will".   - HarperCollins Publishers

Anna Godbersen has also written the Luxe series.  It includes four titles, Luxe, Rumors, Envy and Splendor.  The historical series is about Manhattan society in 1900 and the secrets, lies and scandals of several families.

You Killed Wesley Payne by Sean Beaudoin

"You Killed Wesley Payne is a truly original and darkly hilarious update of classic pulp-noir, in which hard-boiled seventeen year-old Dalton Rev transfers to the mean hallways of Salt River High to take on the toughest case of his life. The question isn't whether Dalton's going to get paid. He always gets paid. Or whether he's gonna get the girl. He always (sometimes) gets the girl. The real question is whether Dalton Rev can outwit crooked cops and killer cliques in time to solve the mystery of "The Body" before it solves him".  - Hachette Book Co.

If you like this book, look for other detective, pulp fiction or crime/noir authors like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  Check the Book List Page for some suggestions.

Book Preview posted in left-hand column.

Book Fair in the Media Center

We will be holding a Scholastic book fair March 8 -14th.  The fair will be open to students and parents between the hours of 7:30 am - 4:30 pm each day.

We will have a selection of young adult books, children's books and sale books.

eBook Readers

Are you thinking of buying an eBook Reader?  What is an eBook Reader?

                                                                                                                           
An eBook reader is a portable electronic device that can hold about 1500 books and lets you keep favorite book titles at your fingertips. They are designed to read digital versions of books and magazines.  You can also download audiobooks to them and some are now coming out in color which would be good for children's books and some magazine formats.  While reading you can take notes and highlight passages you want to be able to find again. eBook readers are designed for easy loading, readability and convenience. They are easy to use and lightweight. 

Things to consider before purchasing would be:      
Design - screen size and wireless capabilities.
Content - availability of titles for your version.
Memory /Battery Life - how long can it stay on before having to recharge.
Additional Features - black and white or color, audio formats

New Hanover County Public Library has developed a comparison chart that might help you with your decision.  With some of the readers you can also download ebooks from the public library.

Printz Award Announcements

Winner:
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Honor Books:
Stolen--Lucy Christopher
Please Ignore Vera Dietz--A.S. King
Revolver--Marcus Sedgwick
Nothing--Janne Teller

Book Reviews Added

Mr. Jarman's English 9 class have submitted some book reviews for you to read.  If you have read anything lately that you would like to review email it to Mrs. Absi or drop it off in the library.