Be sure to read Jo Knowles this summer!

Ever had the opportunity to chat with an author? Well, here is your big chance... we will interview Jo Knowles via Skype on July 21st from 3-4pm at the Central Branch (right before Bistro Book Club). Skype is a free online video software that allows us to chat with authors from a distance. Technology, isn't it great?


In preparation for this interview, teens should try to read one of Jo's two books, Lessons from a Dead Girl and/or Jumping Off Swings. I recently finished Lessons from a Dead Girl and it was absolutely amazing. It is a gritty novel that deals with an abusive friendship between two girls. The story begins with one friend's death, and the surviving friend must examine the past and their relationship. What went wrong that made this relationship spiral out of control? You must read to find out!


I haven't read her newest book yet, Jumping Off Swings, but I will be sure check it out before the interview. From the reviews that I have read, this book deals with teen pregnancy from multiple view points. I am really looking forward to diving into this story!

If you have any questions, let me know!
Shanna
~Teen Librarian

Book review...

The Ghost and the Goth
(6/29/10 on shelves)
by Stacey Kade

I love to give positive reviews to great books! Before I started reading this book I was dragging through a not-so-great book, so when I had the opportunity to read The Goth and the Ghost I jumped at the chance. When you find a good book it is easy to breeze through them, which I did. This book offered a little bit of mystery, romance, and some good old fashion high school drama. Alona Dare has just been killed by a bus, and for some reason she finds herself still among the living, but not of the living herself. One of the first places she seeks out is her old high school, where she was formerly one of the most popular girls (but definitely not the nicest). All of her former friends seem to have moved on from her death rather quickly, leaving Alone slightly distraught. Then she notices the resident "goth kid" smirk at her. Will, a.k.a. the class loser/loner, can see her! Alona seeks his help, but Will is not very eager to assist the girl that made so many lives miserable. Despite this and their initial dislike for each other, Alona and Will start to trust each other and form a bond. You must check out this book to learn if Alona finally passes to the other side, and what becomes of this unlikely pair!

Shanna
~Teen Librarian

Teen Review!

Twilight Saga
by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight is written perfectly. Every single page paints a clear picture in your mind. This book is a love and death story. Who does she choose to spend the rest of her life with? Jacob or Edward? You will never know unless you read the Twilight Saga. And as you read on in the saga, secrets build up, friendships are getting harder to keep, safety is getting harder to have, family gets another member, and etc. Twilight shows that mortal or not, life is hard and it gets harder along the way. It also shows that anybody can be loved, even if you are a monster. Love and hate spreads. Jacob keeps trying to get Bella to understand that if she stays with Edward, she will never be safe again, and that she could never ever have a normal life again. No matter how much he tries, Bella loves Edward. She loves Jake too, just not that way. And if they dated it could ruin their whole relationship. Bella made her choice, which made Jacob really upset because he knew that she was making the wrong choice. Bella knew how she felt about Edward. She knew that she was making the right choice. She also knew how many people she would hurt. But right now none of that matters. If two people were supposed to be so made for each other, let it be. The story continues as their lives continue into marriage and a family of their own...

Review by Taylor L.
Grade 6th

If you are interested in vampire fiction, check out these other great series as well...
-The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith
-Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
-House of Night by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
-Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
-Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schrieber
-Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
-Bloody Kiss (Manga) by Kazuko Furumiya
-Chibi Vampire (Manga) by Yuna Kagesaki
-Vampire Knight (Manga) by Matsuri Hino
-Rosario + Vampire (Manga) by Akihisa Ikeda
-Vampire High by Douglas Rees
-Thirst by Christopher Pike
-Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey
-Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer
-Evernight by Claudia Gray
-Good Ghouls by Julie Kenner
-Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
-Vamped by Lucienne Diver
-Vamps by Nancy Collins

*Like Taylor, teens are invited to submit book reviews for an extra chance to win the Summer Library Program's Teen Grand Prize!

Hawaiian Henna this Summer!!!

Teens,
There will be Hawaiian Henna at the Central Library on Tuesday, June 8th from 3-5pm. For those of you new to henna, it is a skin dye (or temporary tattoo) that is drawn on the skin. It will dye the skin for a few weeks a reddish brown. The art of henna or mehndi comes from the Middle East and India. It is a fun way to express yourself this summer!

This program will also be available at the branches. Check out the additional times below.

• Clifton Branch- 2:30pm, June 16th

• Collbran Branch- 4pm, June 29th

• DeBeque Branch- 11am, July 16th

• Fruita Branch- 4pm, July 28th

• Orchard Mesa- 4pm, July 7th

• Palisade Branch- 4pm, June 11th

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Shanna
~Teen Librarian