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December 14, 2009

Do you ever check out new book trailers?

Did you read Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli? Do you ever check out book trailers? I thought this one for Graceling by Kristin Cashore was fairly good also.

I am hoping to make a few book trailers with the Teen Council. Unfortunately, it seems that most of you don't know what they are. Certainly, we could have you talk about the book, but there is no reason that we could not add background music and a few images.

I hope someone out there will have some time and motivation. Email me dharrigan@danburylibrary.org or comment below.


November 17, 2009

Read Any Good Books Lately?

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I don't know if any of you have seen the Cirque du Freak: Vampire's Assistant movie yet. It was based on Darren Shan's book, Cirque du Freak.

I thought the book was okay. The movie trailers look pretty good. There is another series by Darren Shan, Demonata, book 1 is Lord Loss. I have read all 9 books in the series. The most recent one is Dark Calling.

So tell me what books you are reading and give me suggestions for my next read. Just comment below.

February 04, 2009

Book Awards are Announced!

With the end of January the American Library Association book awards are announced. Laurie Halse Anderson is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her outstanding lifetime contribution to writing for teens. She has written “Catalyst,” “Fever 1793,” and of course “Speak.” I am often underwhelmed with award wining books, but I certainly agree that Laurie Halse Anderson has contributed much in the area of young adult literature.

Other awards are the Newbery Honor Books: “The Underneath” by Kathi Applet, illustrated by David Small and “After Tupac & D Foster” by Jacqueline Woodson. This book is on order so check the catalog next week.

The Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults went to Melina Marchetta, author of “Jellicoe Road.”

Finally, the Coretta Scott King Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults was writer and illustrator Kadir Nelson for “We Are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball,” written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson.

So what do you think of award books in general and these books in particular? I'd like to know.

October 18, 2007

Teen Read Week 2007




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This is Teen Read Week and time to vote for the Teens Top Ten Award. Teens Top Ten is the award that is nominated by teens and voted for by teens. This year the Danbury Library Galley Book Discussion Group was one of 5 groups around the country who nominated and seconded nominations for this list. There are 25 books on the list, so it should only take a minute to check off your top ten favorites.

Is this list is too short? Are there any books that missed the list? Let me know by your comments below. Once you registration is accepted, you will be able to see your comments immediately.