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Holiday Ornament Decorating
Saturday, December 8, 2:30 pm
Teen Room
Teens, join us to personalize holiday ornaments for The Clubhouse for Special Needs! (Volunteer hours will be given.) Hot chocolate and snacks will be included. Ages 13-18. Registration is not required.
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| Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn BarnesWhat it's about: When her estranged grandmother offers her half a million dollars to become a debutante for a season, 18-year-old car mechanic Sawyer can't refuse, and not just because of the money -- it's also a chance to find the father she's never known.
Read it for: a sharp, page-turning peek at the ball gowns, back-stabbing, mysteries, and scandals of Southern high society. |
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| An Assassin's Guide to Love & Treason by Virginia BoeckerFeaturing: Katherine (aka Kit), a girl who disguises herself as a boy as part of a plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I; and Toby, the spy who's tasked with foiling the assassination.
What happens: Suspicions (and sparks) ignite when Toby and Kit are cast in an exclusive royal performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
For fans of: the delicious historical detail and inclusive attitude of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. |
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| This is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kheryn CallenderStarring: Nate Bird, who swears off dating after his father dies (leaving his mom heartbroken) and his romance with best friend Florence fails.
What happens: Nate's childhood friend Ollie moves back to town, and their rekindled connection challenges Nate's anti-relationship resolve.
Why you might like it: This will-they-or-won't-they romance offers authentically awkward situations and a diverse, well-rounded group of characters. |
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The fall of innocence
by Jenny Torres Sanchez
What it's about: Struggling to move on in the years after a traumatizing attack at the hands of a local boy, 16-year-old Emilia DeJesus takes comfort in the regional crows she credits with helping her survive and is forced to confront shifting truths in the light of new information about her attacker's identity.
Who it's for: Older students who appreciate a bit of darkness and depth will appreciate the journey, even though the end will make them cry.
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| Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha NganWhat it's about: At age 17, Lei, a member of Ikhara's lowly Paper caste, is forced into training to become one of the brutal Demon King's concubines. Despite living in constant fear, she soon finds herself drawn into an unexpected romance -- and a treacherous plot.
Who it's for: Though the disturbing themes of oppression and violence may not be for everyone, mature fantasy fans will appreciate the intricate world-building, gripping pace, and captivating love story in this debut novel. |
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| Never Always Sometimes by Adi AlsaidFeaturing: Best friends Julia and Dave, creators of the Never List, an outline of all of the clichéd teen activities -- such as life-changing road trips, hair dye experiments, and running for prom king -- that they'll never, ever do.
What happens: For senior year, Julia and Dave decide to break their own rules and see how many "nevers" they can accomplish. The results are hilarious, poignant, and surprising.
For fans of: Stephanie Perkins and John Green. |
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Going vintage
by Lindsey Leavitt
Swearing off boys and technology when she learns that her boyfriend is cheating on her with his cyber "wife," 16-year-old Mallory, inspired by a list of goals made by her grandmother in 1962, embraces a vintage lifestyle and attempts to run for pep club secretary, host a dinner party and sew a homecoming dress. By the author of the Princess for Hire series.
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| Since You've Been Gone by Morgan MatsonWhat it's about: Two weeks after she disappears without saying goodbye, Emily's best friend Sloane mails her a list of challenges for the summer. With the help of attractive overachiever Frank Porter, Emily tackles the list -- which includes "go skinny-dipping," "dance until dawn," and "ride a horse" -- and hopes that they'll lead her back to Sloane.
Is it for you? If you loved Maureen Johnson's 13 Little Blue Envelopes, you'll fall for this sweet and funny read.
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| Side Effects May Vary by Julie MurphyWhat it's about: Facing terminal leukemia, Alice enlists her friend Harvey to help her complete her revenge-fueled "Just Dying To-Do" list -- a plan that backfires when she goes into unexpected remission.
Who it's for: readers looking for honest stories about not-so-saintly cancer survivors.
About the author: Go back to the start with this first book from Julie Murphy, the popular author of Dumplin' (which is soon to be a Netflix movie). |
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How to be brave
by E. Katherine Kottaras
What it's about: Devastated by the loss of her mother, Georgia resolves to complete 15 daring acts she has never had the courage to attempt, including the pursuit of a secret crush and honesty in her friendships.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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