Monthly Archives: April 2009

Marcelo in the Real World, by Francisco X. Stork

Posted on April 24, 2009 by DBRLTeen

So many authors are writing seriously good books for teens/young adults these days, and many of these books are great reading for both teens and adults!  High school student Marcelo has Asperger’s Syndrome.  People notice that he has trouble communicating … Continue reading →

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25 Books Nominated for This Year’s Teens’ Top Ten!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by DBRLTeen

25 books nominated, and 25 weeks before voting begins for this year’s Teens’ Top Ten!  Just read one a week so you can make an informed decision in October.  Or, well, maybe that’s too much to ask, but check the … Continue reading →

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Zen and the Art of Faking It, by Jordan Sonnenblick

Posted on April 16, 2009 by DBRLTeen

San is a new eighth-grader at school, and not particularly happy to be there.  He has a somewhat cynical yet humorous way of looking at things, as we see on page 2: So.  Eighth grade. Second semester. New state. Math … Continue reading →

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Some People Are Easy To Make Fun Of…

Posted on April 15, 2009 by DBRLTeen

Like the funny-looking woman below, who should not be wasting her time trying to sing. But sometimes those funny-looking people will surprise you… Click this link to watch on youtube – Britain’s Got Talent 2009 Susan Boyle.

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Young Adult Books Eliminated at DBRL

Posted on April 1, 2009 by DBRLTeen

The Daniel Boone Regional Library announced today that in order to make space for new items in its collection, all teen and young adult books would be removed from the library. “Teens don’t read anymore,” said teen librarian Melinda Smoof. … Continue reading →

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