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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Thursday, April 9, 2009
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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