Exclusive Interview With Author Brian Katcher

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Brandy

Author Brian Katcher

Last month DBRLTeen invited two Rock Bridge High School students, Isaac James and Jerome Simar, to meet with young adult author Brian Katcher to discuss his books “Playing With Matches” and “Almost Perfect.” Brian’s first book “Playing With Matches” was a finalist last year for Missouri’s Gateway Readers Award, while “Almost Perfect” won the American Library Association’s prestigious Stonewall Award and was recognized as one of the 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. Check out the full interview below as Isaac and Jerome ask Brian about what inspired his books and how aspiring young authors can improve their writing. Continue reading →

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Homework Question o’ the Month

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Emily Kickinson

Question: I’m assigned to research the American Indian tribes from the area now known as North Carolina. How can I find out which tribes lived there? I also need information on their history, culture, and the meanings of their names. Continue reading →

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Library Shout Out from Rock Bridge

Posted on January 26, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Columbia Public Library's Legendary Whale Chairs

The following is an article, reprinted with permission, by Rock Bridge High School student Maria Kalaitzandonakes. She paid the library a great compliment in her recent article, “Columbia Public Library’s Whale Chairs”, which published on RBHS’ website, The Bearing News. Our youth services team was blushing from the kind kudos and so I wanted to share it with our teen blog readers.  Once you’re done, you should plan a trip soon to tour the library’s architectural features for yourself. Continue reading →

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Book Review: Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Posted on January 25, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Rating: 4 stars

Yes, it is amazing, but it’s one of those books that you love and hate at the same time. I like it for Bella’s compassion and because Jacob comes back. But, on the other hand, I hate it because **SPOILER ALERT**  Continue reading →

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Academy Awards of Teen Lit

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Brandy

Every January the American Library Association announces its annual awards for the best books in children’s and young adult literature. While there wasn’t a red carpet or glittering gowns, hundreds of publishers, librarians, and literary fans attended this yearly press conference to honor this year’s most accomplished authors. With so many awesome books to choose from the question is, “Which one will you read first?” Feel free to let us know in the comments below!
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Scholarship Mondays: Student-Athletes

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Brandy

Did you know that $1 billion is awarded in athletic scholarships each year? I promise, that is not a typo. A majority of student-athletes plan to attend either NCAA Division I or II universities. In order to be eligible for an athletic scholarship at one of these institutions you must complete the following units during your high school career: Continue reading →

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Almost Perfect Audiobook Giveaway

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Brandy

For the month of February, DBRLTeen will be giving away the audiobook version of Almost Perfect . Register today for your chance to win! This book won the American Library Association’s prestigious Stonewall Award and was recognized as one of the 2010 Best Books for Young Adults. The lucky winner will be announced Tuesday, February 14. To get a preview of this book, check out DBRLTeen’s exclusive interview with author Brian Katcher.

 

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