A new study just came out from the Universities of California and Illinois citing that female representation in fiction was better during the Victorian Era than it is today. Researchers found that "women authors wrote 50 percent of works published in English in 1850, but that percentage had dropped to just 25 percent by 1950.…
YA Books To Help You Survive Winter Break, Year Two
Fill the time during break with terrifying survival stories, kisses under the mistletoe, and stories about the true spirit of giving.
Watch Out! Horror and Supernatural Fiction for Teens
If you're like me and the ancient Celtics and like to get spooked around the last few weeks of October here are some books to get you in the scared and terrified mood.
Required Summer Reading That Doesn’t Make You Groan
Every summer, millions of teens are asked to read books off of a list of required summer reading and every summer the sound of millions of teens groaning can be heard throughout the land. This rite of passage has haunted and terrified teens for centuries. I still remember some of the required books I had…
What Book Did Teens Vote “The Best”?
Learn more about the 2017 Evergreen Teen Book Award winner and find a list of similar books to read next.
Craft-spiration for All!
Get inspired and motivated to find your inner craft passion project with resources from your library.
YA Books To Help You Survive Your Winter Break
The two weeks of winter break are fast approaching and if you're looking for a way to pass the long, dark, cold hours I suggest you check out one of these winter or holiday-inspired books. Each book is set during the winter months and pairs perfectly with a cup of something hot. From tree decorating…
Books I Would Give My 16-Year-Old Self
One of the many perks of being a teen services librarian is getting to inspire teens to read for fun, not just because they have too. When you’re in high school you have so much “required reading” for school that it's daunting to even think about reading, let alone reading something YOU want to. So…
Ten Terrific Back-To-School Books
To help with the tears, fears, and cheers in your family try these ten terrific back-to-school books.
Robots Are Taking Over the World
Once upon a time robots were the stuff of science fiction books, television shows and the imagination of children. Now there are robots being built for all kinds of reasons in the hopes of making our lives better, safer and more entertaining. From cleaning your house, performing surgery and helping children go to school, robots…
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