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Twilight Graphic Novel

The long-awaited graphic novel version of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight will be released next Tuesday, March 16. This book has been illustrated by Korean comics artist Young Kim and will be released in two separate volumes. Sadly, no release date has been announced for the second volume.

According to Meyer, “Young has done an incredible job transforming the words that I have written into beautiful images. The characters and settings are very close to what I was imagining while writing the series.” Click here to add your name to the holds list for this exciting new release.

Teen Graphic Novel Display at the Columbia Public Library

 And, while you are waiting for this title to become available, stop by the Columbia Public Library to preview some of our other graphic novels. We have two separate displays set up in our teen and children’s sections. If you are new to graphic novels, check out this list of ALA’s 2010 Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens:  

• The Helm by Jim Hardison and Bart Sears
• Children of the Sea, Vol 1 by Daisuke Igarashi
• Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer by Van Jensen and Dusty Higgins
• I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Nimura
• Omega the Unknown by Jonathan Lethem and Farel Dalrymple
• Bayou, Vol. 1 by Jeremy Love
• A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge by Josh Neufeld
• Gunnerkrigg Court, Vol. 1: Orientation by Tom Siddell
• Pluto by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki
• Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 1 by Fumi Yoshinaga

Children's Graphic Novel Display at the Columbia Public Library

It’s time for spring cleaning, and we want to spruce up the library’s teen blog with some original artwork. Area teens are encouraged to submit original artwork which will be used to replace our existing blog header. Chosen submissions will be showcased here on DBRLTeen throughout late spring and summer. Entries due by March 31. Click here to download and print an entry form.

Help us make a video to promote the Teen Summer Reading program. This video-editing program is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library.

The theme is “Make Waves @ Your Library.” We’ll use Windows Movie Maker to add your personal touches to our video. Come share your expertise or learn as we go. Your video will make an appearance on DBRLTeen, the library’s blog for teens.

This is a part of the library’s VOLaTiLE program: VOLunteer Teens in Library Environments. Ages 13-18. To get a feel for this program, check out the video below which was created the last time this program was hosted. You may register after February 23 by calling (573) 443-3161.

For more information on upcoming library programs, please check out the DBRLTeen Program Calendar.

Last Friday, Scholastic announced the title and cover art for Suzanne Collin’s final book in the Hunger Games Trilogy: Mockingjay. The title was inspired by the very creature chosen as a symbol for Panem’s rebellion. In related news,  The Hunger Games is currently being made into a film by Color Force production company with with an expected release date of 2011. Fun fact: Scholastic plans to print 750,000 copies of Mockingjay for its initial release. That’ s  500,000 more than the initial printing of Catching Fire, the second book in the trilogy.

A Youth Writers’ Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at the Callaway County Public Library. Christopher Webster will teach young writers the technical aspects of editing and revision. Ages 10-18 will work on identifying unnecessary elements and learning to expand the remaining text into a coherent story. Participants will examine some classic authors and discuss the four types of stories, how to maintain a coherent mood or feel throughout a piece, and how to apply emphasis to the proper words. This workshop is free and includes snacks, a pizza lunch and all writing materials. Space is limited. To register, please call (573) 642-7261.

For more information on upcoming library programs, please check out the DBRLTeen Program Calendar.