New titles available for teen readers!
Gone by Michael Grant
Feathered by Laura Kasischke
I'm Being Stalked by a Monnshadow by Doug Macleod
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
The Road to Bones by Anne Fine
Saving Zoe by Alyson Noel
Exit Here. by Jason Myers
Easy by Kerry Cohen Hoffman
I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp
The Ashleys: There's A New Name in School by Melissa de la Cruz
Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott
Angels on Sunset Boulevard by Melissa de la Cruz
Monday, May 4, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Teen Writers Contest!
In 250 words exactly can you write a short story?
It can be of any genre from fantasy to horror, science-fiction to romance.
The prizes will be announced at our next teen writers group, April 16th at 5:30 PM.
Please submit entries no later than April 27th.
Entries must be typed.
Judging will be done by authors Al Them and Rasheea Eilee.
The contest will run the month of April.
Please call 610-623-0239 ext5 with any questions or comments.
Thanks!
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It can be of any genre from fantasy to horror, science-fiction to romance.
The prizes will be announced at our next teen writers group, April 16th at 5:30 PM.
Please submit entries no later than April 27th.
Entries must be typed.
Judging will be done by authors Al Them and Rasheea Eilee.
The contest will run the month of April.
Please call 610-623-0239 ext5 with any questions or comments.
Thanks!
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New Manga!
The Lansdowne Public Library was among 200 libraries to receive a set of 50 translated works of collection of Japanese modern fiction and non-fiction from the American Library Association, thanks to a generous grant from Toyota Motor Corporation.
Among the books are several Manga titles which can be found in our Young Adult section!
Click here to learn more about the books!
To Terra… (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Takemiya KeikoAndromeda Stories (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Takemiya KeikoBlack Jack (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Tezuka OsamuGuin Saga Manga (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Kurimoto KaoruIllustrated by Yanagisawa Kazuaki
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Among the books are several Manga titles which can be found in our Young Adult section!
Click here to learn more about the books!
To Terra… (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Takemiya KeikoAndromeda Stories (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Takemiya KeikoBlack Jack (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Tezuka OsamuGuin Saga Manga (Volume 1, 2, 3),
Kurimoto KaoruIllustrated by Yanagisawa Kazuaki
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New titles!
Good Day Friends!
We have some new titles available for you to checkout at the Lansdowne Public Library!
New in print
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Read the 2009 Newberry Award Winning story of Nobody Owens, a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard.
You can enjoy this book in print or listen on a CD!
Healing Water by Joyce Hostetter
When teenaged Pia is sent to Hawaii's leprosy settlement on Molokai Island in the 1860s, he chooses anger and self-reliance as his means of survival, but the faithful example of other villagers and one remarkable priest threaten to destroy his desire for revenge.
The Unmaking of Duncan Veerick by Betty Levin
Reluctantly, thirteen-year-old Duncan helps his neighbor, a widow recovering from a stroke, by hiding valuable antiques and art objects her husband had collected, but disaster strikes and the secrets he has been asked to keep may mean big trouble for Duncan.
12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree
"12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree is a collection of short stories that focuses on the lives of Black pre-teen boys. Readers will connect with Tyree's engaging characters including: Red Head Mike who hates his nickname, but hates his red hair even more. Chestnut, who is sent to live with relatives down south to keep him out of trouble in his Brooklyn neighborhood. William the Santa Monica super kid whose status as a scholar and entrepreneur has even his best friends hating him. Wayne, who resents his role as the oldest child until a tragedy strikes the family. Tyree has assembled a wide range of characters that reflect the diversity of experiences of Black boys - characters that are funny, serious, edgy, street-wise, studious, and all unforgettable. " -- cover.
Sight by Adrienne Maria Vrettos
Sixteen-year-old Dylan uses her psychic abilities to help police solve crimes against children, but keeps her extracurricular activities secret from her friends at school.
We have some new titles available for you to checkout at the Lansdowne Public Library!
New in print
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Read the 2009 Newberry Award Winning story of Nobody Owens, a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard.
You can enjoy this book in print or listen on a CD!
Healing Water by Joyce Hostetter
When teenaged Pia is sent to Hawaii's leprosy settlement on Molokai Island in the 1860s, he chooses anger and self-reliance as his means of survival, but the faithful example of other villagers and one remarkable priest threaten to destroy his desire for revenge.
The Unmaking of Duncan Veerick by Betty Levin
Reluctantly, thirteen-year-old Duncan helps his neighbor, a widow recovering from a stroke, by hiding valuable antiques and art objects her husband had collected, but disaster strikes and the secrets he has been asked to keep may mean big trouble for Duncan.
12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree
"12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree is a collection of short stories that focuses on the lives of Black pre-teen boys. Readers will connect with Tyree's engaging characters including: Red Head Mike who hates his nickname, but hates his red hair even more. Chestnut, who is sent to live with relatives down south to keep him out of trouble in his Brooklyn neighborhood. William the Santa Monica super kid whose status as a scholar and entrepreneur has even his best friends hating him. Wayne, who resents his role as the oldest child until a tragedy strikes the family. Tyree has assembled a wide range of characters that reflect the diversity of experiences of Black boys - characters that are funny, serious, edgy, street-wise, studious, and all unforgettable. " -- cover.
Sight by Adrienne Maria Vrettos
Sixteen-year-old Dylan uses her psychic abilities to help police solve crimes against children, but keeps her extracurricular activities secret from her friends at school.
For these and more suggestions, please see any staff member!
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Enter the Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Competition
Calling all poets!
For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd size or construction paper, please.
· Student’s name
· Address
· Home phone number
· Grade
· School
· School District
If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 13, 2009.
Prizes will include saving bonds for first place winners and publication in a booklet for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners.
Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!
Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest?
Call Margie Stern 610 891-8622
Sponsored by The Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Delaware County Reading Council, The Rose Tree Optimist Club,
and Pennsylvania Poetry Society.
For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd size or construction paper, please.
· Student’s name
· Address
· Home phone number
· Grade
· School
· School District
If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 13, 2009.
Prizes will include saving bonds for first place winners and publication in a booklet for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners.
Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!
Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest?
Call Margie Stern 610 891-8622
Sponsored by The Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Delaware County Reading Council, The Rose Tree Optimist Club,
and Pennsylvania Poetry Society.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Meet the Author!
Good Day Friends!
Thursday evening we had a great visit with author
Allison Whittenberg! Allison is the author of three books, "Sweet Thang", "Life is Fine" and "Hollywood and 'Maine". Copies of the first two books are available at the library in the Young Adult section. "Hollywood and 'Maine" will be available next week.
Allison shared her experiences as a writer and after sampling some of the writers works gave feedback.
Thursday evening we had a great visit with author
Allison Whittenberg! Allison is the author of three books, "Sweet Thang", "Life is Fine" and "Hollywood and 'Maine". Copies of the first two books are available at the library in the Young Adult section. "Hollywood and 'Maine" will be available next week.
Allison shared her experiences as a writer and after sampling some of the writers works gave feedback.
The Writers Group meets every other Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00.
Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, February 5th.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Coming soon: YALSA awards!
The 2009 awards for best writing for young adults will be announced soon!
Are your favorites on the list?
Check out these links from the YALSA home page.
What is YALSA?
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. The mission of YALSA is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to this population
Awards
Alex AwardsThe Alex Awards are given annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
Margaret A. Edwards AwardThe Edwards Award honors an author and a specific work for lifetime contribution in writing books of enduring popularity with teenagers.
William C. Morris Award The Morris Award honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author. The first award will be given in 2009.
Odyssey Award This award honors the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States. Co-administered with ALSC.
Michael L. Printz AwardThis award honors excellence in literature written for young adults.
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young AdultsYALSA's newest award will honor the best nonfiction book for young adults; the first winner will be named in 2010.
Booklists
Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsThis list presents audiobooks released within the past two years that appeal to teens.
Best Books for Young AdultsThis list compiles the current year’s books with proven or potential appeal to teens.
Fabulous Films for Young AdultsThis list presents select films especially significant to young adults from those currently available for purchase based on a chosen theme.
Great Graphic Novels for TeensThis annual list offers recommended graphic novels that have teen appeal.
Outstanding Books for the College BoundUpdated every five years, this comprehensive list provides reading recommendations to students who plan to continue their education beyond high school. The next list will be named in 2009.
Popular Paperbacks for Young AdultsThis list encourages young adults to read for pleasure by presenting them with popular or topical books with teen appeal, built around up to four themes.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersThis list suggests items for recreational reading that have wide appeal to teens who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.
Teens' Top TenThis list allows teens to choose their ten favorite books from a list of current titles nominated by teen book groups. Nominations are listed in April. Teens vote for their favorite books each Teen Read Week. The votes are tallied and the list is available every October.
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Are your favorites on the list?
Check out these links from the YALSA home page.
What is YALSA?
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. The mission of YALSA is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to this population
Awards
Alex AwardsThe Alex Awards are given annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
Margaret A. Edwards AwardThe Edwards Award honors an author and a specific work for lifetime contribution in writing books of enduring popularity with teenagers.
William C. Morris Award The Morris Award honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author. The first award will be given in 2009.
Odyssey Award This award honors the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States. Co-administered with ALSC.
Michael L. Printz AwardThis award honors excellence in literature written for young adults.
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young AdultsYALSA's newest award will honor the best nonfiction book for young adults; the first winner will be named in 2010.
Booklists
Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsThis list presents audiobooks released within the past two years that appeal to teens.
Best Books for Young AdultsThis list compiles the current year’s books with proven or potential appeal to teens.
Fabulous Films for Young AdultsThis list presents select films especially significant to young adults from those currently available for purchase based on a chosen theme.
Great Graphic Novels for TeensThis annual list offers recommended graphic novels that have teen appeal.
Outstanding Books for the College BoundUpdated every five years, this comprehensive list provides reading recommendations to students who plan to continue their education beyond high school. The next list will be named in 2009.
Popular Paperbacks for Young AdultsThis list encourages young adults to read for pleasure by presenting them with popular or topical books with teen appeal, built around up to four themes.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersThis list suggests items for recreational reading that have wide appeal to teens who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.
Teens' Top TenThis list allows teens to choose their ten favorite books from a list of current titles nominated by teen book groups. Nominations are listed in April. Teens vote for their favorite books each Teen Read Week. The votes are tallied and the list is available every October.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Teen Writers Group
Good day fellow writers.
This is a reminder that our Teen Writers Group meets this Thursday, January 8th, at 5:30PM. Please bring your writings to be shared. If you need copies, please see me before hand.
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This is a reminder that our Teen Writers Group meets this Thursday, January 8th, at 5:30PM. Please bring your writings to be shared. If you need copies, please see me before hand.
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