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November 19, 2008

SLJTeen just got the news that the first direct sequel to the classic and award-winning Ender's Game(1985) by Margaret A. Edwards Awards winner Orson Scott Card has just been released. Ender in Exile (Tor, ISBN: 0-7653-0496-1) returns to the Ender universe, and features his story as a teenager. The reviews so far are unanimous – Card is a master of the science fiction genre. – Dodie Ownes, Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• Write2Xpress Writing Contest for Teens
  Since 2004, Oakville Public Library, Oakville, Ontario has offered teens an opportunity to submit a 1,500 word short story as part of its Write2Xpress writing contest. In previous years, aspiring authors were asked to form their story around a photograph provided by a local gallery. This year, Oakville’s Teen Advisory Group decided to switch it up a bit by requiring writers to include the phrase “May I call you a cab?” in the short story. more » » » 
• "How We Read Now" - YALSA Symposium is a Sell Out!
  The YALSA Young Adult Literature Symposium held in Nashville Nov. 7-9, has been declared a huge success.  Beside the post-election euphoria, there was a great deal of excitement and energy among the registrants part of this first-ever event. The weekend kicked off with a full-day preconference on graphic novels, which was so popular that on-site registrants had to be turned away due to space constrains at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel. more » » » 

• 2010 CSLP Summer Reading Program Artists and Slogans Announced
  The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CLSP), a consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries, has released the artists and slogans for its 2010 programming. more » » » 
• Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and now ... Lips
  Xbox fans with American Idol tendencies rejoice! On November 18, Microsoft Game Studios released Lips, a karaoke-type game that allows players to apply their singing skills in party games like Vocal Fighters and Kiss—hit the pitch and follow the on-screen mic movements to win. more » » » 
• Saved by the Bell - Thirty Second Tech Tips
  Think you have the greatest bookmarks? I finally had a friend show me Delicious, and I cannot believe I hadn’t checked this out before. What is Delicious? It is web-based social bookmarking. By creating an account with minimal information required, you get access to a world of collected bookmark collections. more » » » 

Teens Know "Best" - Book Reviews from Young Adults

• Smith, Emily Wing. The Way He Lived. Flux. November 2008. ISBN: 978-0-7387-1404-2. Gr 9-12.
  Let me say this: The Way He Lived should be a major contender for some big awards, otherwise there is seriously something wrong those awards committee that would pass on something so brilliant. This is the best teen novel I have read so far this year.  It's powerful, it's unique, it's beautifully written, it's moving, and it's everything that a teen novel should be. more » » » 
• Goodman, Alison. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn. Viking Children's Books. December 2008.  ISBN: 978-0-670-06227-0. Gr 7-12.
  This is the story of Eon, who disguises herself as a boy in order to pursue her dream of becoming a Dragoneye. When a corrupt politician discovers her secret, her life is in danger. The beginning first few chapters were interesting but it soon became apparent how embarrassingly formulaic it was becoming. more » » » 
• Wasserman, Robin.  Skinned.  Simon Pulse. September 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4169-3634-3. Gr 7-9.
  Lia Kahn was in a fatal car accident; however, she didn't die. Her parents chose to save her life by downloading the contents of her brain in to a new body that can't feel anything, can't age, and can't die. Though it's the future, this is very controversial and Lia is shunned by almost everyone. With everyone against her, she has to figure out for herself what it is really like to be human. more » » » 

Media Mania: Book Tie-ins to High-Interest Movies, TV Shows, and More

• Everybody Loves Betty (and Vince, and Monk)
  Airing on ABC, Ugly Betty is comedy-drama that stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez. Now in its third season, the series is based on Yo Soy Betty, La Fea, an internationally popular telenovela that premiered in Colombia in 1999. In addition to winning numerous critical accolades, Ugly Betty has been acclaimed for its diverse characters and positive message about self-image. more » » » 

Opportunities

• Signet Classics Writing Contest
  Signet Classics is proud to host its thirteenth annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward higher education, plus a Signet Classics library for their school. more » » » 
• Random House Releases Third Volume of RHI: Censorship & Banned Books
  Just because Banned Books Week (September 27th—October 4th) is over for 2008, it’s no reason to stop thinking about censorship. Random House Academic Marketing has just made the third volume of its free magazine: RHI: Censorship & Banned Books available to all librarians and educators. This issue pulls together leading voices on the frontlines and offers their collective wisdom, guidance, and inspiration. more » » » 

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