Teen Read-a-Thon Celebration!

Celebrate Teen Read Week with a 3 hour Read-a-Thon on Wednesday, October 17 from 12:30pm-3:30pm @ the Library Learning Center. (Pink House)  Speed date a book, trivia contests, games, prizes and snacks.  Bring a book or grab one from the pile of new titles.  For teens in grades 6-12. Stay for 3 hours or stop by for a quick visit to talk about books. 

Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick

This latest book from author, Joe Schreiber, is the perfect antidote to cold, rainy Northwest days. Laugh-out-loud and read-out-loud funny, with ridiculous henchmen, car chases, helicopters, a gorgeous girl and a really nice, slightly clueless high school senior named Perry. Oh, and the whole thing takes place on prom night. In New York City. Since when did "coming of age" mean fast red Jags, bear fights, the Russian mob, exploding buildings and college application essays? Great fun!

Teen Community Read FREE Art Workshop

Work with local artists Counsel Langley and Margie McDonald to create art based on Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Not an artist? Don't worry...They will help unlock your creative genius!
These free workshops will be held at Jefferson Community School, 280 Quincy (next to the Courtyard Cafe). Saturday, April 23 and Saturday, April 30 from 11-3. Come for one or both. All supplies are furnished.

36 authors = 1 book!

I'm really excited about this project that begins this weekend in Seattle. 36 authors will collaborate on a book-length piece of fiction in a marathon writing session over 6 days. Check it out here. Writing Marathon!

Remember when you learned to read?

This is the PT Library teen blog for ideas, musings, events, book suggestions from the teen librarian and endless connections. I'll be posting cool things I find as well as links to some of my favorite sites.