Monthly Archives: November 2008

Mexican WhiteBoy, by Matt de la Pena

Posted on November 21, 2008 by DBRLTeen

Danny doesn’t fit in. His mother is white and his father Mexican. His father left his mother and moved back to Mexico. Danny is spending the summer with his father’s family in San Diego, but he doesn’t know Spanish, and … Continue reading →

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Twilight International Covers Poll

Posted on November 13, 2008 by DBRLTeen

Twilight, by Stephenie Meyers, is sold in many countries around the world, but with a different cover than the U.S. edition.  Take a look at the various covers on Stephenie Meyer’s website – which do you like best? Teens at … Continue reading →

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readergirlz

Posted on November 11, 2008 by DBRLTeen

Check this great site – www.readergirlz.com – they do an in-depth report on a single good book every month.  Here is their “manifesta”: So here’s our official readergirlz manifesta: what we stand for, what we believe, what we promise YOU: … Continue reading →

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Smiles to Go, by Jerry Spinelli

Posted on November 3, 2008 by DBRLTeen

Love – such a common human emotion, such an important part of our lives, dominating our daydreams, the topic of so many songs and poems and greeting cards.  So why is it so hard for teenagers to figure out? Will … Continue reading →

Posted in Staff Book Reviews | 6 Comments