Why were you so scared to read Unwind, by Neal Shustermen?
The concept of Unwind totally totally terrifies me. The fact that parents give their kids away at a certain age to be used for their body parts is just awful! Awful in such a way that I…
Who is Skinny?
Skinny is that inner voice inside of each one of us (often times a meaner voice in women than in men) telling us to doubt ourselves. Donna Cooner does an amazing job of portraying this not…
Out of your summer reads, which one was your favorite?
By far, the title that keeps coming back to my mind is Shatter Me by Tehereh Mafi. I really, really enjoyed this book. Can you imagine growing up knowing that if you touch someone, or even worse…
What were your favorite books from 2012?
I had a great year of reading–especially once I knew I was moving on to a high school library. The transition in age level reminded me how much I do love young adult literature. It’s…
What are those presents under the Christmas tree?
We have new books here at the HKIS HS Library! But, the catch is you have to pick one wrapped from under the tree, check it out, and then open the book. You never know…
What is Teen Read Week?
Teen Read Week occurs in libraries around the world during the third week of October each year. It’s a special week where both reading and teens are celebrated. YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) sponsors…
What books did you recommend in September, 2012?
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