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July 2017 - Volume 9, Issue 7
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Building a better world "Sometimes science isn't enough. Sometimes you need the poets." ~ from Cath Crowley's Words in Deep Blue Join us for Summer Reading! Whether you're a scientist or a poet, you can help to build a better world. (And if you're wondering what to read, we have plenty of suggestions below.) Questions? Comments? Email us at teens@fvrl.org.
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Midnight at the Electric
by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Science Fiction/Historical Fiction. A puzzling old postcard and a very elderly tortoise are only two of the many connections between three teen girls in this genre-blending story. In 2065 Kansas, orphan Adri Ortiz trains to become a Mars colonist since she has no emotional ties on Earth; on the same Kansas farm in 1934, Catherine Goodspeed tries to help her family survive the deadly Dust Bowl; and in 1919 England, Lenore Allstock mourns her brother's death in World War I while writing to a distant friend. Told through diaries and letters, this "thought-provoking, lyrical novel" (Booklist) offers memorable characters and a riveting, intertwining plot.
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Crossing Ebenezer Creek
by Tonya Bolden
Historical Fiction. After growing up enslaved in the rural American South, Mariah and her brother Zeke are freed by Union soldiers in 1864. Uncertain of their futures in place where "colored lives don't matter," they join General Sherman's march through Georgia, and it's there that Mariah meets Caleb, a free black man whose past holds as many painful secrets as Mariah's own. Their alternating voices describe their tentative romance, as well as the difficulties of their journey -- including its tragic conclusion. For another heart-wrenching historical story based on real wartime tragedy, try Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.
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Dividing Eden
by Joelle Charbonneau
Fantasy. Assassination shatters the sheltered lives of royal twins Carys and Andreus in this thrilling fantasy. The palace walls have always protected them from monsters, and Carys has always protected her brother Andreus' secrets. Yet after their father and older brother are murdered, the twins become rivals in the Trials of Virtuous Succession, a harrowing contest to determine who will rule. Soaked in tension and twisty intrigue, Dividing Eden races toward a conclusion that will leave you feeling impatient for the sequel. While you wait, pick up Kendare Blake's Three Dark Crowns for another dose of high fantasy featuring cutthroat competition between royal siblings.
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Words in Deep Blue
by Cath Crowley
Fiction. After her brother's death, 18-year-old Australian Rachel moves back to Gracetown, the Melbourne suburb where she grew up. Despite her devastating grief, she soon reconnects with her former best friend (and unrequited love) Henry, and finds solace in a job at his family's bookstore, where a special "Letter Library" houses books filled with notes left by customers. Between snippets from the Letter Library, Rachel and Henry take turns narrating this thoughtful, deeply moving story about pain, hope, and the power of words. Bookish types (that probably means YOU) will want to savor Words in Deep Blue.
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When Dimple Met Rishi
by Sandhya Menon
Romance. What's a modern feminist to do when she accidentally falls for the guy her parents have chosen as her future husband? That's the question facing high school grad Dimple Shah when she meets Rishi Patel at a con for app developers. They get off to a rocky start, and the sparks nearly fizzle out before they begin to fly. Though they're both smart, geeky, first-generation Indian Americans, forward-thinking Dimple is openly ambitious while the more traditional Rishi hides his true interests, leading to an odd-couple relationship that's as authentic and hysterically funny as you'd expect. Already generating buzz, this debut is a can't-miss read for romance fans.
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Fun stuff happens at the library! You'll find performers, book discussion groups, maker spaces, crafts, games, movies and more at a library near you:
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What a great way to build a better world--just volunteer at the library! Here's how to get started:- Talk to your local librarian, or
- Read our volunteer webpage, or
- Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@fvrl.org or 360-906-5075.
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Look for the August issue of #TeensAtFVRL on July 31!
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