Author Archives: Brandy

About Brandy

Gadget addict, amateur photographer, schnauzer lover, connoisseur of fine children's and young adult literature, and DBRLTeen blog coordinator.

April 5 Deadline for May SAT Exam

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Brandy

Be sure to register online by Friday, April 5 if you plan to take the May 4 SAT exam. If you would like to know more about testing costs, locations, and resources to help you prepare, check out our SAT … Continue reading →

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2013 Teen Book Tournament Finalists Announced

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Brandy

Three months of reading and preparation have led to this moment: the announcement of our teen book tournament finalists! Thank you to all the students who have shared their favorites with us. So far, we’ve collected over 180 ballots from dozens of … Continue reading →

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2013 Gateway and Truman Award Predictions

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Brandy

The Gateway Readers Award honors a young adult book as selected by high school students, while the Truman Readers Award is chosen by junior high students. Even though these awards are administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL), it is the responsibility of … Continue reading →

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Spring Break @ Your Library

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Brandy

Spring Break is only days away and DBRLTeen has some suggestions for a fun-filled vacation. Whether you are flying to a sunny beach somewhere, road tripping with the family, or just chillin’ at home, there is plenty of time to … Continue reading →

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Program Preview: Wii U Launch Party

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Brandy

Wii U Launch Party Wednesday, April 3 › 6-8 p.m. Columbia Public Library Test drive the library’s new Wii U game console. Become a ghost hunter in “Luigi’s Ghost Mansion,” defeat evil aliens in your own “Metroid” spaceship, or team … Continue reading →

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2013 Teen Book Tournament: Elite 8 Announced

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Brandy

We’ve officially moved into the third round of our single elimination teen book tournament. So far, 24 books have been struck from the list to determine the Elite 8. Did Maggie Stiefvater make the cut with her book, “Shiver,” or … Continue reading →

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Callaway County Youth Poetry Contest

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Brandy

As part of National Poetry Month in April, we invite Callaway County teens to submit their original poems with a chance to win an award and have their work displayed at the Callaway County Public Library, Central Bank and at … Continue reading →

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2013 Teen Book Tournament: Sweet 16 Announced

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Brandy

After an exciting two months of voting, DBRLTeen is proud to announce the Sweet 16 in our March Madness Teen Book Tournament. However, if you are just joining in the fun, here’s a little background to get you caught up. … Continue reading →

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“Beneath the Surface” Bookmark Contest

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Brandy

Help us get ready for Summer Reading by designing an original bookmark based on the teen theme, “Beneath the Surface.” Winners’ artwork from each library branch will appear on bookmarks to be distributed late spring through summer. Please design two-dimensional … Continue reading →

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YALSA Best of the Best

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Brandy

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) publishes a list of the year’s best books, audiobooks, films and graphic novels for teens. The “Best of the Best” is a great place to start when looking for your next great book … Continue reading →

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