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Team Jacob or Team Edward?
Reading Matters Blog, Made into movie, Samantha Thomason, Teen Blog, Vampires, Werewolves
11/19/2009 - 2:12pm

As if you didn't already know, New Moon hits theaters on Friday, November 20.

Check out this movie review in the Washington Post.

Join Edward, Bella, and Jacob in READing a good book! Check out all things Twilight, or maybe something from our Fang Fiction or Werewolves Among Us book list.

2009 National Book Award Winners Announced
Reading Matters Blog, Books and Reading, National Book Award: Young People's Literature, Samantha Thomason, Teen Blog
11/19/2009 - 3:00pm

The National Book Award winners for Young People's Literature were announced this week.

2009 Winner

Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose

2009 Finalists

Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman

Stitches by David Small (book trailer)

Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor (book trailer)

Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia

See other award-winning teen books.

I Love Horses!
Reading Matters Blog, Ann McDuffie, Horses, Teen Blog
11/17/2009 - 1:22pm

Dogs may be considered “man’s best friend,” but a lot of girls (and guys) think horses should claim that honor. If you agree, you’ll want to take one of these books for a ride. You don’t need to own a horse to enjoy these magnificent animals. Visit a local stable for lessons or volunteer at a therapeutic riding center. And even if that’s not possible, you can certainly read about horses.

Lit Bistro @Porter
Books and Reading, new books for teens, Porter Lit Bistro, Teen Blog, Wini Ashooh
11/11/2009 - 8:44am

We want to know what teens think about books!!!   Come to the next Lit Bistro meeting at Porter Branch and talk about books...any books.  We want teen readers. 

You can get together with other teens and talk about any book...you may also find out about some new books.

The next meeting is Wednesday, November 18, from 4-5 pm.

Shiver with Maggie Stiefvater
Reading Room Blog, Reading Matters Blog, Books and Reading, Christine Carlson, Fantasy, Local authors, Maggie Stiefvater, new books for teens, Teen Blog, Virginia authors, Werewolves
11/09/2009 - 10:24am

If you're an aspiring writer or a lover of teen fantasies, you'll want to put the date, December 21st on your calendar. Local author, Maggie Stiefvater, will be visiting the Salem Church Library to talk about books and writing. Teens and adults are invited to drop in during our regular Lit Bistro time, 3:30-5:00. Ms. Stiefvater will be joining us from 4:00-5:00. Ms. Stiefvater is the author of two fantasy series. One of her books, Shiver, has been on the New York Times bestseller list.

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