Celebrate Teen Literature Day!

Today is Celebrate Teen Literature Day!

As outlined on the American Library Association (ALA) website, Celebrate Teen Literature Day was first celebrated in 2007 by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA, a division of ALA) under its original name, Support Teen Literature Day. The day is intended to raise awareness about the "vibrant" and "growing" young adult genre; these books are enjoyed not only by teens, but by many adults too! 

Celebrate this special day by checking out a teen book from the Community Library today!

The Giver

Winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, that was followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. (Publisher's Summary)

Is The Giver an old favorite book of yours? Just finished reading it in anticipation of the movie release last week? Either way, fans of this beloved book may also enjoy the read-alike book listed below, recommended by NoveList, our readers advisory database.

Matched by Ally Condie

Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her, so when Xander appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate--until Ky Markham's face appears for an instant before the screen fades to black.

Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Gifted with the unusual ability to embroider the very fabric of life, sixteen-year-old Adelice is summoned by Manipulation Services to become a Spinster, a move that will separate her from her beloved family and home forever.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love.

Thanks Mom!

"For Being My First Storyteller, Thanks, Mom!  Here is a sweet video from HarperCollins featuring several authors - including Adriana Trigani, Veronica Roth, Lauren Oliver, Ann Patchett, Dan Gutman and more - expressing their gratitude to their moms this Mother's Day.

Before I Fall: Reader Review

Title: Before I Fall

Genre: Adult Fiction
Author: Lauren Oliver

Rating: 3/5 (OK)

Review: Samantha relives the same day after dying in a car crash. She finally figures out how to save herself and what's important. I thought it was an okay book. I didn't care for reliving the day over and over except for the last few days. Teens, I'm sure would love it. I listened to the book - did like the reader.

Reviewed by: EL