Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA books that are Novels in Verse! Novels in verse are stories that are uniquely told through a series of poems instead of paragraphs; even if you are not the biggest fan of
Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA books that have either red or green covers so we can start to get into that holiday spirit!! The amazing thing about this theme is it allows for a collection of books tha
Our teen book spotlight this week is on new YA books that have come in over the past couple of weeks, because let’s be honest--there is just something awesome about being the first one to read a new book! We have so many coming in that I could not wait to talk about and share some of the titles you will find on the shelf. The books featured in this week’s book ta
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!! Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families? One of the things I love about YA is that there is such diversity throughout the collection and when it comes to books that feature families and family life, it is no exception plus sometimes it is very interesting reading about someone else’s family and then comparing yours (and realizing how lucky you may just be!). These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature music!! If you are anything like me then you love music; there always has to be some sort of song or rhythm going on in the background (because when it i
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature games (video, virtual, board, and so on), mazes, and puzzles because it is International Gaming Week!!! I love games and puzzles because there are so many choices, you can complete them either with others or by
November 1st-November 2nd is when the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is celebrated in Mexico! During this colorful celebration, friends and families gather to remember the souls of those who have died. More information can be learned by watching the amazing video (made by students who are members of Millbrook High School’s Club de Español) in which they explain all about this holiday!
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that were started during NaNoWriMo and then were published!!! NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month and it takes place every November. The goal of this month is to encourage individuals to explore their cre
Is there a story idea cooking in your brain? Have you been meaning to write that novel but just can’t find the motivation? Are you struggling with writer’s block and want some friends to commiserate with over Zoom? Look no further! NaNoWriMo is here once more!
What is NaNoWriMo?
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with spooks and scares!!
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with thrills and suspense!! These are the reads that are going to keep on the edge of your seat as you have no idea what is going to be on the next page. You will find yourself holding your breath, eith
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorites!!!
It is that time of year--it’s not just October but it is TeenTober!!!! TeenTober is a month-long celebration and event that recognizes our amazing teens in the library because they are literally amazing. This year, we are celebrating a little differently (just like everything else it seems) and we are featuring our teens’ reading recommendations, amazing skills and talents, and passions. New features will premier each week both in the library and online so be sure to check back often.
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!! Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material. The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that are better than the movie and I encour
With it being Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are authored by Latino and Latina authors!!! These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you like this one there are others you can read as well. All of the titles fe