September 2011 – Granite Media

Book List: Teens’ Reads Nominations 2011

The 25 books nominated for Teens’ Reads 2011

I Am J

…opens your eyes to a whole new world that most wouldn’t even know exists

Enclave

September 29, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / 1 Comment

WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE — Razorland Series, Book 1

Rescue on Tankium3

September 28, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Best Children's Graphic Novels, Elem. Graphic Novels / Leave a Comment

Missile Mouse, No. 2

Ship of the Dead

September 28, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / 2 Comments

RuneWarriors, Book 3

Thoughts on Book Challenges for Banned Books Week

September 26, 2011 September 26, 2011 / Library Staff Resources / Leave a Comment

Here are some thoughts on book selection and dealing with book challenges from Sunday’s #titletalk discussion on Twitter.

Wonderstruck

September 26, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Best Children's Graphic Novels, Best YA Fiction, Best YA Graphic Novels, Elem. Fiction, Elem. Graphic Novels, Jr. High Fiction, Jr./Sr. High Graphic Novels, Picture Books, Sr. High Fiction / 14 Comments

Selznick returns with a new illustrated hybrid novel masterpiece

The Project

September 26, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Best YA Fiction, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / 3 Comments

It begins with a book, the most boring book in the world, a book so boring no one could ever read it—the perfect place to hide a dangerous secret.

Stuff That Scare Your Pants Off!

September 22, 2011 January 3, 2012 / Best Children's Nonfiction, Elem. Nonfiction, Jr. High Nonfiction / 1 Comment

The science scoop on more than 30 terrifying phenomena

Next Week Is Banned Books Week

September 21, 2011 September 20, 2011 / Library Staff Resources / Leave a Comment

Next week (September 24 to October 1, 2011) is Banned Books Week

Lynda H. Wilson on Sergeant Reckless: “I read Sergeant Reckless to my older grades for Veterans' Day last week and they absolutely loved it! Both amusing…” Nov 18, 10:17

Teresa on The Fountains of Silence: “I was intrigued by the cover of this book but wasn't sure I would like it, so thank you for…” Nov 14, 12:23

LORI on Can I Touch Your Hair?: “I did not care for this book. It highlighted racism and cruelty. Yes, it had a nice ending, but…” Nov 8, 14:12

Marci Bishop on The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: “I was glad to see that the author included some of Bean's paintings too (I would have liked more!).…” Oct 9, 18:35

Marci Bishop on Carl and the Meaning of Life: “Terrie's review is spot-on, as usual. I loved this picture book and the idea that Carl might live underground…” Oct 9, 18:28

Month: September 2011