Category Archives: Teens

Talking about Terrier and Fantasy and Books and Reading…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Abby

In my last post, I talked about my struggles with the book Terrier by Tamora Pierce.  Today was the meeting of the teen book group, and I hadn’t finished reading the book; I only got to page 248 out of … Continue reading →

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Demons of the Ocean

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Abby

Jim and our friend Greg are working on the bathroom renovation this afternoon, while I do various library projects like download Skype for the upcoming author visit, read the book for Tuesday’s teen book group, and make a new feltboard … Continue reading →

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Wolf Brother

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Abby

This week, the Teen Book Group (which is grades 7 to 9) discussed Michelle Paver’s Wolf Brother, the first in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.  This was a book nominated by a group member, and voted on by all members … Continue reading →

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Week in review

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Abby

It was a crazy busy week (my favorite kind), with lots of attendees at the three infant storytimes, some book ordering, the first fall meeting of the Teen Book Group, and a bit of light at the end of my … Continue reading →

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Trickster’s Choice

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Abby

At the risk of oversharing, I’d just like to excuse my lack of posts in the last couple of weeks – I’ve been fighting a wicked case of acid reflux, and haven’t felt much like blogging when I get home … Continue reading →

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On teens and communication

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Abby

My brother has just posted an excellent entry on his blog that summarizes a presentation that he attended on teenagers and how they communicate and use media.  As a children’s librarian in a library that often swarms with teenagers in the after … Continue reading →

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