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July 15, 2009

Webcomics, Firefox Love, Little Red Book

According to the American Library Association, there were about 25,000 attendees in Chicago July 10–14 for the big summer conference—that likely means 24,999 people besides me who now feel completely out of whack since this gathering usually marks the beginning of summer—not the middle of it! SLJTeen is taking a bit of a break in July and August to let you catch up and relax a bit—just one issue this month and one in August (8/19). But wait… you’ll find exclusive coverage of the YALSA Best Books for Young Adults Teen Session by Interesting Reader Society advisor Diane Tuccillo in the July 22 issue of our sister newsletter, SLJ’s Extra Helping, so if you don’t currently subscribe, sign up now—it’s free. And fabulous.—Dodie Ownes, editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• Pixels Are Cheaper Than Paper
  Pixels are cheaper than paper, so comics publishers are getting into the webcomics act in a big way, using their Web sites to launch new series and offer hard-to-find older titles. Whether you want to sample a new series or look for a hard-to-find back issue, check the Web first—you may find what you want for free. And some stuff you want to buy, too!
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• Inside My Little Red Book
  As a librarian who works with teens and a father of two 20-something-year-old daughters who said “ew” when I mentioned it, an anthology of stories about first periods seemed like a good topic to tackle. My Little Red Book (Twelve, 2009, ISBN: 978-0-446-54636-2), published in February, has attracted a lot of media attention, including guest appearances by the editor on TV talk shows and coverage in the New York Times. more » » » 

• The Magazine Rack
  What is more tree-friendly than a paperless magazine? Sure, you need some energy to run your computer, but we’ve all become super energy efficient, right? In the spirit of going green, I offer two magazines that have great content and eco-design. Ikki fills a hole left by the departure of manga fan favorite, Shojo Beat. If you’re tired of the same old thing with fashion and style, check out Kiki, which offers a whole new look for tweens. more » » » 

Jen 2.0 - Tech for Today

• What I Like About Firefox
  There are camps of people who use different browsers and have long-winded, heated arguments over which one is best. I have no strong feelings about browsers. They’re tools that help get the job done. That being said, if a tool can make my life simpler, more efficient, and fun, I’m more likely to use it. Firefox 3 fits the bill and gives me a lot of gadgets and options that make me smile. Here are a few reasons why I like it. more » » » 

Music Reviews from Teens

• Music Reviews from Teens
  A real mixed bag - a fresh look at an oldie but goodie from Green Day, the discovery of fresh talent from a YouTube production, and a Canadian actor turned rapper! Trust teens to tell you what they want - and how to find it online. more » » » 

Interesting Readers Society - Book Reviews by Young Adults

• Interesting Reader Society - Book Reviews by Young Adults
  SLJTeen readers told us that the more reviews, the better! So you're getting a little extra serving this issue. You'll find a couple of real different heros, a biting menace that isn't a vampire, and some very Talented characters. In August, IRS looks at the fall's hottest title, Suzanne Collins's Catching Fire, with a pair of reviews - stay tuned! more » » » 

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

• Summer Sizzlers: See the Movie, Read the Book
  This summer hosts an array of major motion pictures that find their origins in books. Help your teen readers make the connection by displaying copies of these riveting reads all of which are adorned with eye-catching covers showcasing tantalizing movie images. more » » » 

Opportunities

• Popular Reads for Teens
  Give a listen to this 12-minute podcast featuring Pam Spencer Holley, editor of Quick and Popular Reads for Teens (ALA, July 2009, ISBN: 978-0-8389-3577-4), which features information about the books on YALSA’s “Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults”  and “Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers” lists. more » » » 
• The Publisher's Office
  Penguin has recently launched “The Publisher's Office,” a brand new online resource featuring three unique channels. The Screening Room features a variety of shows produced by Penguin, from author interviews to musings by Jon Scieszka. Of particular interest to teen services librarians is a series within the Screening Room , YA Central, currently showing a four part series featuring author Laurie Halse Anderson. more » » » 
• Abriendo Las Cajas—Looking at Violence in Oakland’s Hispanic Community
  The New Routes to Community Health project, Abriendo Las Cajas (Opening Boxes), has released a DVD featuring 20 short videos to draw attention to violence in the Hispanic community in Oakland, CA. The goal of the series is to reduce incidences of domestic violence among the Latin American immigrant population in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California. more » » » 

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