Live from the Teen Scene
Book talks and reviews from one of Oregon's young adult librarians.
“When We Wake” by Karen Healey
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The Facts
296 pages; published March 2013
The Basics
Tegan…
Sometimes, when reading a book, I have the feeling that the author just really needed to say something so she has a character say it … even if it’s not strictly central or necessary to the plot. In this case, I was delighted to find the following passage…
“Level 2” by Lenore Appelhans
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The Facts
288 pages; published January 2013
The Basics
Felicia…
From Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald
Tips for not reading or explaining why reading is terrible are scattered throughout the book, but it was this list that made me laugh out loud (in a librarian kind of way).
IF YOU’RE…
