Wrestlemania & Game Night…1 for the books, actually 2 for the books November 6, 2009
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All it takes is 10 books & your reading mind
First, let’s just say I am into the color enhancement of these new posts. To the left is the visual for Wrestlemania Reading Challenge 1009-10. This is a very simple way to have some fun. Simply read 10 books and turn in a log made available in the Teen Reads Area near the Wrestlemania poster. Take home a Bookmark Contest flyer….create….return….win recognition and maybe, just maybe…$2000 and a trip to WrestleMania 26. Don’t like wrestling? Let’s talk about that later…this could be fun for non-wrestlers and wrestlers alike, especially the artistic, ‘readie’ ones.
- Smash Brothers @ SPL
And our Game Night with Ooch featured some good things…the DuckTape Mania was staffed by Michael Vitacco and, I believe, the wonders of ducktape has new fans now.
readergirlz…you’ve got to go to this website November 6, 2009
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Music, authors, hot titles…this is a superior website. This is pink because it’s aimed at the female readers of this blog…are there any guys out there who take a look at this? Downloads are awesome on readergirlz, too. Stay in touch with the up and coming book recommendations, interviews and more. Oh, this one is SO much fun. HEADS UP, TWILIGHT FANS….online chat 11.21 for Twilighters. Anyway, take a moment if you haven’t already.
FETCH…a book with promise October 31, 2009
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Like historical fiction with a twist? No, not twisTED, just a twist. The supernatural titles seem to be getting a lot of play and reader interest…we all want to be mystified, I think. This storyline involves
Calder, a Fetch – death escort- who is the first of his kind to step from Heaven back to Earth and the first to fall in love with a mortal. His love overwhelms his task and as a result of his interference in the ‘real’ world, the worlds of mortals and spirits are opened to each other in a remarkable and dangerous way. Set during the Russian Revolution, the story is both historical and other worldly. Laura Whitcom previously wrote A Certain Slant of Light, also using the conversation between ‘worlds’ as a story anchor. Not a perfectly written book but very readable. I love the Rasputin inclusion and the mystery of such powerful characters in history’s major events. Good read. Try it. Probably more of interest to girl readers than guys, but still recommend it for either.
Halloween Meeting – TAG Launch October 27, 2009
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This Saturday at 3 pm the TAG (Group or Board, i.e., TAB)Launch group will be meeting to continue to get the entity identity. If you LIKE the library, have GOOD IDEAS that benefit teen patrons and HAVE THE TIME…consider coming to the meeting (no costume required). The only regulation is that you must be in 6th to 12th grades and have an interest in making your library an improved spot for Sandwich (and beyond) teens. ??? email me at yasandwichpl@yahoo.com.
Harsh…Catching Fire is a read with bite… October 27, 2009
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For those of you who have read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and are on the list to read Catching Fire, a word…it is not for the faint of heart. While the competition in HG was fierce and deadly, the competition in the ‘Quell Games’ turns deadlier and with more at stake than the main characters could have imagined. The book is almost a treatise of underground revolution and the fight against a seriously vindictive government towards those subjects who do not tow the ‘Capitol’ line. No, I am not done with the book…almost…and![catching-fire[1]](http://sandwichteenbookbites.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/catching-fire1.jpg?w=100&h=150 "catching-fire[1]")
the intensity of situations draws the reader in as a fly in drawn into a web. The mockingjay motif that Katniss wore on her uniform has taken on a rebels’ symbolism, and she is seen as the heroine of the rebels’ new energy. Things turn deadly and all previous victors are sent to fight again in the ‘75th Quell ‘. Who is friend, who is foe? I am fascinated by this turn of events. This is good reading. Try it, but know that it is not a pretty sight at times.
What’s the news? Back at the ranch…. October 8, 2009
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Everyone should have a camera. One idea I read recently was teens creating commercials for books…Twilight, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Hunger Games….I have a little Flip video camera and I am thinking that, why not? Anyone interested in making a commercial to be featured on this blog? Could be fun, hmmmmmm. Anyway, I returned to my old home in Olympia Washington and definitely visited the local public library to check out the ambiance of the Teen Area. I like the neon sign – Teen Zone - in the area. The set up is similar to Sandwich PL in that there is not wall-offed, separated area, just a demarcation with book shelving, signage and good display. We have to work with what we’ve got. I am hoping that some of you get interested in that aspect of library volunteering – makeover with a purpose. Anyway, next Teen Advisory Group ( or name to be decided upon) will be this Saturday at 3 pm. this is short…have some reviews to offer but go to any of the websites listed if you need an immediate hint for something readable. Thanks for checking in every once and awhile. :O)
LAUNCH, NOT LUNCH, IS THE WORD…TEEN ADVISORY GROUP BEGINS September 20, 2009
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Well, in the big scheme of things, WE ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE….and following that universal advice, the launch meeting of the SPL Teen Advisory Group (for lack of a final decision of nomenclature) met Saturday, Sept. 19. This is the beginning of what I hope can be a true participatory opportunity for teens (6th-12th grades) to make a difference in their public library. Form follows function so as the group (and future attendees) develops our mission, goals & form, we’ll keep you posted. I am very excited about the input a TAG can make on the Teen Reads Area, programming, and outreach. I’ve already got the word that YES, the Sandwich Teen Reads SHOULD have a Facebook account. Just an aside, the benefits of being on a TAG (besides a fine free library life) could be but are not exclusive to…making an impact on your community, meeting others involved in making the library a better place for teens, improving services for your friends and others at the library…well, I can go on, but how about just checking out some of the links over to the right for Library TAGS, TABS, TFL. I thank the teens who came Saturday. There is a lot of depth there already. Thanks for tuning in. I promise the next entry will be about books. By the way, what have you read, listened to or heard about lately? I’d love to know.
What just happened…Summer? September 3, 2009
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Yup…no hellos, hi’s, how you doin’s since July 10th…that’s just impolite. Of course, that does not mean I haven’t been here and it certainly doesn’t mean YOU haven’t been here (the library) does it? My apologies. Doing a blog requires discipline and wordage. Wordage I have, getting to the blog to put in a few words is different. I just want to thank ALL THE SUMMER READERS WHO SIGNED UP ONLINE- 64 this summer – 274 books read – 154 reviews! AND, the most incredible group of TEEN VOLUNTEERS! Over 500 hours of teen power helped the Children’s Room and the Adult Desk sail smootherly this summer. Thank you to Kiwanis Levreault Trust, too, for all their $$ donated to make programming possible this summer.
Hoopin'
Back to the books, though. TEEN READ WEEK IS COMING UP…October 18-24…THEME – READ BEYOND REALITY @ YOUR LIBRARY. That sets readers up for a lot of choices like The Hunger Games, City of Ember, Enders Game, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe, and many, many more. You decide your version of ‘beyond reality’ (What is reality?) and you will find a story, book, graphic novel, poem, etc. to fill in the reality part. I am also issueing a call to vote for the Teen Top Ten via this link www.ala.org/teenstopten and then click on the vote link. These books are great and YOU can help choose the best of the lot.
WANT TO BE AN INFLUENCER? Saturday, September 19th at 3 pm I am holding a gathering for those teens (12-18 years) who would like to be in on creating teen policy, programs, atmosphere and more. This is the ground work for a Teen Advisory Council here at SPL. If you need community service hours, if you like to run the show but know how to collaborate, if you just like the library and get frustrated because you have a better idea, please stop by. Stop by for a refreshing dose of something and see if this might be for you.
In the meantime, welcome back…I promise to be more timely AND I am STILL LOOKING for COMMENTATORS, BOOK REVIEWERS and even ART FOR THIS BLOG…see me at the library or email yasandwichpl@yahoo.com. Thanks. :O) Kathy Johnson
Summer Wrap-up with Ooch...
Mehndi… July 10, 2009
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Just a few shots of our Mehndi Night with Su Coburn. Her son, Rahoul painted mehndi as well. This very traditional celebraatory body tattoo is a great way to ‘embellish’ one’s self. I’ll just get these shots up and will soon included some recommended reading if you are interested in books featuring Indian/Pakistani culture. Some very good reads. Think Sun! 
FIND WHAT’S OUT THERE AT YOUR LIBRARY…what’s that all about? June 22, 2009
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Registration is up and running for the summer reads online program for readers entering grades 6th thru 10th. The link is next to the posts. You can keep your book list up-to-date, submit reviews and be entered in an end of summer drawing for a MP3 Player, Itunes cards and other good stuff. Take a look at upcoming Teen Events starting with the July 2nd Mehndi for Teens with returning Mehndi artist, Su Coburn. Last summer both the girls and boys enjoyed getting this ‘temporary tattoo’ art. Check this site out for info: http://www.parent-teen.com/fun/henna.html
As for the books, I just finished reading The Other Side of the Island which was great. I received a lot of good reads recommendations at the schools when Mr. Parsons and I visited to sell the summer reads programs. There is so much out there, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? I don’t think so, you just have to learn how to make choices because, frankly, you’ll probably be doing more than just reading this summer. But I do want to promote the ‘Just Show Up’ Teen Book Discussion on July 16th (Down the Rabbit Hole) and August 6 (The Other Side of the Island). Copies are still available for those early signer uppers. I’ll be accessing some new titles this week, so keep an eye out for them. In the meantime, if you are reading this blog, send some comments/reviews/suggestions in….I’d love someone else’s opinion other than my own. See ya.
