Teen Corner @ the San Leandro Library

Galley Review: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

2011-05-17T16:35:00.000-07:00

When a plane crash strands thirteen teen beauty contestants on a mysterious island, they struggle to survive, to get along with one another, to combat the island's other diabolical occupants, and to learn their dance numbers in case they are rescued in time for the competition.

What SL teens are saying about this book...

"Since the whole book was based upon the girls being stuck on the island, the whole adventure was compelling. It was like a roller coaster."--Tiffany A.

"The stereotype of girls in pageants not knowing anything other than how to smile and walk is put to the test when they are stuck on an island to fight for their lives."--Charlene S.

Galley Review: Back When You Were Easier to Love by Emily Wing Smith

2011-05-17T16:31:00.000-07:00

When her boyfriend Zan leaves high school in Utah a year early to attend Pitzer College, a broken-hearted Joy and Zan's best friend Noah take off on a road trip to California seeking "closure."

What SL teens are saying about this book...

"I was not disappointed with anything. The book was wonderful."--Erika W.

"I really hope there is a sequel to this book."--Julia L.

Galley Review: Department 19 by Will Hill

2011-04-06T15:12:00.000-07:00

After watching his father's brutal murder, sixteen-year-old Jamie Carpenter joins Department 19, a secret government agency, where he learns of the existence of vampires and the history that ties him to the team destined to stop them.

What SL teens are saying about this book...

"This book shows a cool awesome side of vampires vs. humans, not a girly side. I was disappointed it finished. I wanted to keep reading. Please write the next one soon."--Chris L.

"Best vampire fighter book ever!"

Galley Review: Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann

2011-04-06T15:08:00.000-07:00

Seventeen-year-old Kendall, who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, lives with her parents on a potato farm in a tiny community in Montana, where two teenagers go missing within months of each other, with no explanation.

What SL teens are saying about this book...

"The pace was fast and the story was really creepy up to the end of the novel. I liked the character development. I read it in one night because it was so chilling."--Sonia R.

"It's a mystery, and the author didn't make it obvious what happened until the end. Which is awesome."--Victoria M.

Galley Review: Boyfriends with Girlfriends by Alex Sanchez

2011-04-06T15:05:00.000-07:00

When Lance begins to date Sergio, who is bisexual, he is not sure that it will work out, and when his best friend Allie, who has a boyfriend, meets Sergio's lesbian friend, she has unexpected feelings which she struggles to understand..

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This is the first book I've read about homosexuality and a teen trying to figure out their sexual orientation and I loved it! I think that this book could help other teens with this issue."--Victoria M.

"It's about teens who want to know about what they want in life and who they want to be with."--Allison P.

Galley Review: Blank Confession by Pete Hautman

2011-02-15T14:46:00.000-08:00

Shayne Blank is the new kid in town--but that doesn't stop him from getting into a lot of trouble very quickly. The other kids don't understand him. He's not afraid of anything. He seems too smart. And his background doesn't add up. But when he walks into the police department to confess to a murder, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems. There's more to Shayne--and his story--than meets the eye. As the details begin to fill in, the only thing that becomes clear is that nothing about Shayne's story is clear at all.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I loved how the author didn't tell you who Shayne killed in the beginning, it made it more interesting. It would make either a great movie or a great CSI episode!"--Victoria M.

"I don't usually but I finished this book in two days."--Chris L.

"You should make a sequel."--Leilani D.

Galley Review: Notes from the Blender by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin

2011-02-15T14:42:00.000-08:00

Declan loves death metal--particularly from Finland. And video games--violent ones. And internet porn--any kind, really. He goes to school with Neilly Foster and spends most of his classroom time wondering what it might be like to know her, to talk to her, maybe even to graze against her sweater in the hallway. Neilly is an accomplished gymnast, naturally beautiful, and a constant presence at all the best parties (to which Declan is never invited). She's the queen of cool, the princess of poker face, and her rule is uncontested-- or it was until today, when she's dumped by her boyfriend, betrayed by her former BFF Lulu, and then informed she's getting a new brother--of the freaky fellow classmate variety. Declan's dad is marrying Neilly's mom. Soon. Which means they'll be moving in together.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book shows what happens when two people who would normally never say anything to each other get forced to do everything together."--Chris L.

"I love the cussing and the fact that there were a lot of bands I liked mentioned."--Andriana M.

Galley Review: The Ruby Notebook by Laura Resau

2010-12-04T15:47:00.000-08:00

Zeeta, 16, has lived all over the world with her mom. This year it's France. Zeeta begins to receive mysterious notes and gifts from someone she calls her fantome, or ghost, admirer, just as her boyfriend Wendell arrives for a visit. She's not sure of her feelings for Wendell now, and just when she begins to draw away, they are forced together on a dangerous adventure. They are searching for an underground spring whose water is rumored to bring immortality. They begin to reconsider their own desires and beliefs about true love. And just as Zeeta's mind is clearing, she's confronted with the biggest shock of all, the incredible true identity of her fantome.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book really connected with me. It made me feel confident about my future. I really enjoyed this book and hope there is a sequel."--Nichole B.

"I like how Wendell and Zeeta took risks."--Brianna R.

Galley Review: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

2010-12-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

Nine of us came here. We live among you, but we are not you. We have powers you dream of having. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books, but we are real. Our plan was to grow, become strong, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running and spending our lives in the shadows. But they know. They caught Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. They killed them all. I am Number Four. I am next.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book is raw. I give it five stars."--Ismael Z.

"This book is a page turner. I couldn't put it down and read it in one day. Love the dragon versus monster fight scene. Please make a sequel!"--Eric H.

Galley Review: Beatle Meets Destiny by Gabrielle Williams

2010-10-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

Can a boy named John Lennon (whose nickname is Beatle) find his destiny in a girl named Destiny McCartney? Beatle is healing from a stroke he had while smoking marijuana. His girlfriend, who just happens to be his sister's best friend, is helping him recover. Will he leave her for Destiny?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I loved how it tied in with The Beatles, but I can give it only a three out of five stars."--Maya E.

"Beatle and Destiny are such real characters. I felt myself sucked into their world."--Liane Y.

Galley Review: Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry

2010-10-29T11:13:00.000-07:00

In zombie-invested, post-apocalyptic America where Benny Imura lives, every teenager must find a job by the time they turn 15 or have their rations cut in half. Benny doesn't want to apprentice as a zombie hunter with his boring older brother Tom, but he has no choice. He expects a tedious job, but what he gets is a job that will teach him what it means to be human.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"Please make a sequel! This was a page turner."--Eric H.

"I would recommend this book to anyone. It made me feel that I was there."--Chris L.

"You should really read this book if you like zombies. This book teaches you that you should treat even dead people with respect."--Marcos F.

Galley Review: Other by Karen Kincy

2010-09-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

Gwen Williams is like any other modern teenager with one exception: She's a shapeshifter and she's struggling with the wild, wonderful magic inside of her alone and in secret. While society may tolerate vampires, centaurs, and "Others" like Gwen, there are plenty of folks in Klikamuks, Washington, who don't care for her kind. Now there's a new werewolf pack in town, and Others are getting killed. Can Gwen find the courage to embrace her true self and find the killer--before she becomes the next victim.

What SL teens are saying about this book...

"I wish the book had been more subtle. I was disappointed by the fact that I was able to figure out who the killer was from the moment he was introduced."--Jenny L.

"This book was lots of fun. It was an easy read, and the characters' voices were each distinct and believable. Another thing that made this book interesting is that it's not using vampires and werewolves, which are obvious choices. Instead it focuses on relatively obscure magical creatures, like the Pooka."--Claudia N.

Galley Review: Beat the Band by Don Calame

2010-09-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

In this hilarious sequel to Swim the Fly the boys are back for their sophomore year in a story told from Coop's perspective. In their health class students must work in pairs on a semester-long projects. Matt and Sean get partnered up (the jerks!) and Coop gets paired with the infamous "Hot Dog" Helen for a presentation on safe sex. Everybody's laughing, except for Coop, who's convinced that the only way to escape this social death sentence is to win "The Battle of the Bands" with their group. There's just one problem; none of the guys actually plays an instrument.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"It was absolutely hilarious, just like Swim the Fly. Keep writing these books! I gave it a 5 out of 5 and nominated it for Teens Top Ten."--Eric H.

"This book is funny. Once you start reading you're hooked. Though I thought Swim the Fly was funnier. I gave it a 4 out of 5."--Christopher L.

Galley Review: Brain Jack by Brian Falkner

2010-08-30T15:04:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas is gone--destroyed in a terrorist attack. Black hawk helicopters patrol the skies over New York City. Immersive online gaming is the most dangerous street drug around. In this dystopic future, technology has leapt forward once again, and neuro-headsets have replaced computer keyboards. Just slip on a headset, and it's the Internet at the speed of thought. For teen hacker Sam Wilson, a headset is a must. But as he becomes more familiar with the new technology, he has a terrifying realization. If anything on his computer is vulnerable to a hack, what happens when his mind is linked to the system?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This was such a good book that I read it in four hours. It kept me reading with all the action and suspence. I also read Falkner's "Tomorrow Code" and that was a good book too. I hope he keeps writing!"--Eric H.

"Written from the hacker's point of view, this is an interesting book for people into geeky stuff. The in-depth description of hacking was especially compelling."--Clay F.

Galley Review: Crash Test Love by Ted Michael

2010-07-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

The last thing Henry Arlington wants is a girlfriend. He's just very, very good with girls. Garrett thinks she's done with guys. She was dumped by her ex and now she realizes she needs to find out who she is by herself, instead of with a boyfriend. But if Garrett wants to get in the best clique at her new high school, she has to get Henry to take her on a date and then dump him in front of everyone. Garrett has promised herself not to fall for another guy, so playing with Henry's heart shouldn't be hard, right? And Henry doesn't fall for girls. so when he and Garrett start to click, it doesn't matter. Does it?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book is very relatable and not like other romance books." --Brianna R.

"This is the classic story of boy meets girl, but with a twist." --Liane Y.

Galley Review: 13 to Life by Shannon Delany

2010-07-15T19:05:00.000-07:00

Everything about Jessie Gillmansen's life changed when her mother died. Now even her hometown of Junction is changing. Mysterious dark things are happening. All Jessie wants is to avoid more change. But while showing a hot new guy around Junction High, she's about to discover a whole new type of change. Pietr Rusakova ia more than good looks and a fascinating accent--he's a guy with a dangerous secret. And his very existense is sure to bring trouble to Jessie's small town. It seems change is one thing Jessie cannot avoid.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"It was too focused on the romance which seemed nothing but ordinary. There should be more of a draw between the two characters. There was too much teen drama, but not the kind that holds a reader's interest."--Katie F.

"Most books right now talk about vampires, but this book is about another type of monster, and how they can fall in love too."--Stephanie V.

Galley Review: The Education of Bet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

2010-06-21T12:56:00.000-07:00

When Will and Bet were four, tragic circumstances brought them to the same house, to be raised by a wealthy gentleman as brother and sister. Now sixteen, they've both enjoyed a privileged upbringing thus far. But Bet's education is contained within the walls of the house and is limited. While Will is forced to go to school. So Bet convinces Will to switch places; she'll go to school to live as a boy, and he'll stay home where he prefers to be.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The conversations between Bet and Will are amusing. The dilemma Bet faces of having to be both Bet and Will at times also was funny. But the book felt rushed. And the big plot twist was obvious from the beginning and did not elicit the right reactions from the other characters."--Hanah K.

"It was slightly typical. I could see where it was going from the beginning. There was not enough suspense; everything went too smoothly. I wanted more thrill. The most compelling aspect was a look at cross dressing in the 1800s!"--Stephanie L.

Book Review: Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

2010-06-10T19:39:00.000-07:00

Ellen Hopkins latest book written in verse is about five teenagers from different parts of the country. Three girls. Two guys. Four straight. One gay. Some rich. Some poor. Some from great families. Some with no one at all. All living their lives the best they can, but all searching...for freedom, safety, community, familiy, love. What they don't expect, though, is all that can happen when those powerful little words "I love you" are said for all the wrong reasons.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book has smooth story lines and teaches you about many different lifestyles--all tied together by drug use."--Deja P.

"I love Hopkin's writing style--it is moving and poetic and all the stories are compelling. I sometimes wish she wouldn't be so cynical, but then again, that's probably her appeal."--Sonia R.

Galley Review: Wereling by Steve Feasey

2010-06-03T19:04:00.000-07:00

A teenage boy's ordinary life is wrenched apart when he discovers that he is the last hereditary werewolf and that the most evil bloodthirsty vampire known to the netherworld wants him dead.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The story was intense, dramatic, and action-filled. My only disappointment is that it went by kind of fast."--Jessica P.

"I like the details about werewolves that the author uses. I also like the use of all types of monsters and demons and how the author didn't just have two types of monsters like most other YA fantasy books."--Jenny L.

Galley Review: A Wizard of Mars by Diane Duane

2010-05-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

Young wizards Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan are part of an elite team investigating the mysterious "message in a bottle" that holds clues to the long-lost inhabitants of Mars. But not even wizardry is enough to cope with the strange events that unfold when the "bottle" is uncorked and life emerges once more to shake the Red Planet with its own perilous and baffling brand of magic.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book is an epic tale of wizardry, fantasy, romance (sort of), and unforgettable characters. You can really vizualize the scenes. It's almost as if the wizardry in the book is leaping off the page."--Zachary D.

"I have enjoyed books by this author in the past, including books in this series. I was expecting a certain level of quality that wasn't met. The series started out primarily with the female main character's perspective with a strong female cast, then slowly changed to mostly using the male character's perspective, in which he thinks about sexy girls in short skirts. I'm not even kidding. I am not impressed."--Claudia N.

Book Review: Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

2010-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

In a vast prison called Incarceron, 17-year-old prisoner Finn plots his escape, even though few prisoners believe that there is an Outside. Finn finds a crystal key that allows him to communicate with a girl named Claudia, who claims to be the daughter of Incarceron's warden and lives Outside. Doomed to an arranged marriage, Claudia believes she can help Finn escape. But there is more to Incarceron than meets the eye and escape will take their greatest courage.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book was engrossing and well-paced. The clues were revealed with excellent timing. It didn't have any real romance, which was nice. Finn's story was particularly compelling because it was darker."--Sonia R.

"Fisher's writing in this is a little vague and the jumping around between the two characters makes this plot hard to follow. I really wanted to love this book, but it just left an okay impression in my mind. This is a good read for fantasy/sci-fi lovers who can follow a somewhat complex plot and wouldn't mind a few deviations from the story that take time to explain,"--Jenny L.

Gallery Review: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

2010-04-29T18:47:00.000-07:00

High school sophomore Nora Grey, a dedicated student striving for a college scholarship, lives with her widowed mother in a country farmhouse outside Portland, ME. When Patch, her new biology partner, is suddenly thrust into her life, Nora is both attracted to his charm and put off by his inexplicable awareness of her thoughts. Eventually, she learns that he is a fallen angel who wants to become human. She is susceptible to his control, but other forces are at work as well, and Nora finds herself caught in the middle of dangerous situations and unexplainable events.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book takes off right away, leaving no boring moment what-so-ever. As it comes to a close, a sudden chase and unexpected enemy propels the book into a whole different story. This book changes quickly, beware of its various twists."--Stephanie L.

"I really liked Patch, he is like the bad boy of every good girl's dream. Hush, Hush is quite similar to a lot of other romantic young adult books these days, but the fact that it's a fallen angel...made it a tad more interesting than the rest."--Jenny L.

"Hot guys with wings? Straight up my alley! Wonderful? Yes!"--Kathleen K.

Gallery Review: Happyface by Stephen Emond

2010-04-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

Enter Happyface's journal and get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy who decides to reinvent himself as a happy-go-lucky guy after he moves to a new town. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learn to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, tries to hide from his past, and ultimately learns to face the world with a genuine smile. With a fresh and funny combination of text and fully integrated art, Happyface is an original storytelling experience.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I wasn't expecting Happyface to be the character that he was. The plot was a tad dark, but Happyface's honest perspective helps make it lighter. I really like the way the story was laid out, with some journal entries hinting at the dark past of Happyface in the beginning, and then receiving the full story in the middle, and how he dealt with it afterwards. Happyface is an enjoyable book that has the theme of - be yourself and not someone else - a problem that many teens are dealing with."--Jenny L.

"It can relate to teens because it is about a teen who struggles in life. No one has a perfect life."
--Joshua T.

Galley Review: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black

2010-03-31T11:09:00.000-07:00

Dana Hathaway doesn't know it yet, but she's in big trouble. When her alcoholic mom shows up at her voice recital drunk, again, Dana runs away to find her mysterious father in Avalon--the only place on earth where the everyday world and the magical world of Faerie intersect. But from the moment she sets foot in Avalon, everything goes wrong, for it turns out she's not an ordinary girl. She's a Faeriewalker, a rare individual who can travel between both worlds, and the only person who can bring magic into the human world and technology into Faerie.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The relationships and personalities of the characters are very developed and entertaining."--Jessica P.

"Not a typical supernatural book. No vampires and wizards! It's filled with faeries who aren't dainty in the slightest. Very entertaining."--Belle Y.

Book Review: By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters

2010-03-18T13:57:00.000-07:00

Daelyn Rice is broken beyond repair, and after a string of botched suicide attempts, she's determined to get her death right. She starts visiting a web site for "completers" and blogs about her life, revealing a history of bullying. Then a boy named Santana begins to sit with her after school, even though she's made it clear she wants to be left alone. It's too late for Daelyn to be letting people into her life...isn't it?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The countdown (to her suicide) made me nervous. I kept thinking to myself, 'X amount of days left. Will she change her mind?' I thought the book was good and read it in 3 hours."-- Simone F.

"It's a great book, especially for those who get teased, that has an important message about suicide."--Victoria M.

"I like the fact that loves comes unexpectedly in this book. But overall it seems lower quality than her other books."--Lucia Z.

"The book lets the reader get deep into the mind of a suicidal person. It shows you that it's not all about self-pity to them; it's about much, much more."--Jessica P.

Gallery Review: Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer

2010-02-04T18:52:00.000-08:00

Things have taken a darker turn for the half-human teenager with an appetite for blood. Joss, a vampire slayer and Vlad's former friend, has moved back to Bathory. A mysterious and powerful new vampire, Dorian, appears with a shocking secret and an overwhelming desire to drink Vlad's blood. And Vlad's arch enemy, D-Ablo, has a sinister plan to eliminate Vlad once and for all. With death threatening from every angle, Vlad will have to use every ounce of his skill and training to survive, but nothing can prepare him for what awaits him in the end.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"Brewer does a great job of showing the angst and conflicts of a teenage vampire, as well as the inner and external battles he has to deal with." -- Jenny L.

"It has the best ending possible! The best Vladimir Tod book yet!" -- Martin G.

Gallery Review: The Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard

2010-02-04T18:14:00.000-08:00

Colt and Julia were secretly together for an entire year, and no one - not even Julia's boyfriend - knew. They had nothing in common, with Julia in her country club world on Black Mountain and Colt from down on the flats, but it never mattered. Until Julia dies in a car accident, and Colt learns the price of secrecy. He can't mourn Julia openly, and he's tormented that he might have played a part in her death. When Julia's journal ends up in his hands, Colt relives their year together at the same time that he's desperately trying to forget her. But how do you get over someone who was never yours in the first place?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The plot moves along nicely and I liked each characters involvement making the story united." -- Joanna Q.

"The book is written from a teenage boy's perspective, and the voice is similar to that of a real teen. It was great!" -- Lucia Z.

Gallery Review: The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate

2010-01-21T19:34:00.000-08:00

Natalie Hargrove would kill to be her high school's Palmetto Princess. But her boyfriend Mike King doesn't share her dream and risks losing the honor of Palmetto Prince to Natalie's nemesis, Justin Balmer. So she convinces Mike to help play a prank on Justin... one that goes terribly wrong. They tie him to the front of the church after a party--when they arrive the next morning, Justin is dead.

From blackmail to buried desire, dark secrets to darker deeds, Natalie unravels. She never should have messed with fate. Fate is the one thing more twisted than Natalie Hargrove.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The characters are fascinating with their complicated bad sides."--Angelica P.

"There is good character development, and it was a good book with detailed conflicts that were intriguing."--Sandra L.

Gallery Review: The Pale Assassin by Patricia Elliott

2010-01-21T18:54:00.000-08:00

Spoiled, beautiful fourteen-year-old Eugenie de Boncoeur is accustomed to outrageous privilege. The French Revolution may rage around her, but Eugenie's luxurious lifestyle is only improved by visits from her brother, Armand, especially doting since the two were orphaned. What Eugenie doesn't know is that their guardian has promised her in marriage to the wealthy, vengeful Le Fantome, a revolutionary nursing a secret grudge against her family. As the Revolution becomes increasingly violent, Eugenie is shipped off to convent school. Finally, there is no place in France that is safe for her. Eugenie dusts off her lightly used brains and rises to the challenge of survival; and soon she is in the thick of turmoil and romance, confronting spies, secret agents, and double-crossing suitors in her quest to get out of France alive.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The time period it was set in was beautifully and accurately described, but it would be better if the plot ran faster... add a little more action..."-- Stephanie L.

"... Seems too hoity-toity and fashioned concerned in the beginning..."-- Kathleen K.

"... It had a great plot but it left me feeling winded at the end..."--Julie H.

Galley Review: The Hollow by Jessica Verday

2009-12-20T13:11:00.000-08:00

When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleep Hollow Cemetery, everyone is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again. And just when Abbey thinks that she might suvive all this, she learns a secret about Kristen that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The cover caught my attention and I like how the author took "The Legend of Sleep Hollow" and changed it her way. But the book was slow paced."--Sandra L.

"Abbey is generous but also comes off as rude and whiney in the first chapter. I also didn't buy her relationship with Caspian. I felt there was a lack of plot."--Angelica P.

"The beginning was interesting and the very end was compelling. But the middle was repetitive. I did like how Abbey made perfumes; that's not something that's written about often."--Jennifer R.

Galley Review: Sing Me to Sleep by Angela Morrison

2009-12-20T12:36:00.000-08:00

Beth has always been "The Beast"--that's what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and think glasses. Beth's only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she gets chosen to be her choir's soprano soloist and receives a makeover that will change her life. When Beth's choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek whose passion and love for her leave Beth breathless, because in Derek's eyes she's the Beauty, not the Beast. When Beth comes home, Scott makes a confession to her that leaves her torn. Derek or Scott? Will the secret that Derek is hiding from her make the decision for her?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"It keeps you wanting more until the end when all the pieces fit together. The only disappointing thing was that sometimes I couldn't tell who was speaking and had to go back and re-read the dialogue." --Andrea O. D.

"While Morrison's prose had me sobbing like a baby, I think this book needs more work. I was disappointed by the ending. --Nikki B.

Galley Review: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

2009-11-19T14:15:00.000-08:00

This book imagines a different World War I waged between the German's Clankers (steam driven iron machines) and the British Darwinist's fabricated animals. The Leviathan is a whale airship, the most masterful beast in the British fleet. Aleksandar Ferdinand is the prince of the Austro-Hungarian empire on the run from his own people. All he has are a Stormwalker and a crew of loyal men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She is constantly afraid of being discovered. Their paths cross in the most unexpected way taking them aboard the Leviathan for a fantastical, around-the-world journey that will change their lives forever.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"Extremely well written with an interesting plot. The Darwinist creations and the struggles between the characters are compelling."--Kathleen K.

"It makes you feel you are in another world. The most compelling aspects of the book are the machinery and the war."--Andre H.

Galley Review: Witch and Wizard by James Patterson

2009-11-03T13:50:00.000-08:00

The world is changing; the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now children are starting to disappear. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare. Wisty and Whit discover that they have incredible powers. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master themselves in time to save themselves, their parents, and even the world?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I liked the book, honestly. James Patterson is one of my favorite authors. But while I did enjoy the book, I feel the Maximum Ride series was better and this book could use a bit more work. The question of why they got captured is never fully answered. Is it supposed to be in the next book?"--Hanah K.

"The spells in this book surpass those in Harry Potter. It was like having all the super powers in the world stuck into two people."--Jenny L.

"I'm not sure if this was intentional or not, but the powers that Wisty has like fire and shapeshifting are more offensive powers. Most of the time I find these powers in male characters. Whit had more passive powers like telekinesis, which are painfully common in female characters."--Claudia N.

Galley Review: Metamorphosis: Notebook, Junior Year by Betsy Franco

2009-11-03T13:11:00.000-08:00

Ovid's got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all--as confessions, narrative poems, drawings, and observations--into the pages of a notebook. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates' dramas as modern day Roman mythology. There's Sophie and Caleb, the Psyche and Cupid of cyber-couples, and poetic Paula who pursues Franny like Apollo chasing Daphne. Meanwhile Ovid hides his own struggles: his meth addict sister Thena has run off, leaving him with a suffocating home life and a disturbing secret.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I liked the idea of the book and the different forms of writing. I also thought it was very short and the ending was left hanging. I still had questions."--Joanna Q.

"I was disappointed because I expected more from the book, and I thought I would get more out of the story."--Richie H.

I really like how Franco twisted Roman mythology into a modern day high school drama. But I thought the ending needed more work. Everything just ended all of a sudden. It left a lot of questions unanswered, like what happened to the other characters."--Jenny L.

Book Review: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow

2009-10-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

Dru Anderson has what her grandmother calls "the touch," which comes in handy when you're travelling with your father hunting ghosts, suckers, wolfen, and zombies. When her dad turns up dead but still walking, Dru knows she is next. Even worse, she's got two guys hungry for her affections, and they're not about to let the fiercely independent Dru go it alone. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever is hunting her?

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"A raw version of Twilight, minus the glitter. If you're interested in action, paranormal activity, and weird happenings, read this book!"--Belle Y.

"The book has complex characters and situations. The author has a great way of creating suspense that has your mind running wild."--Julie H.

"The characters were really believeable and have funny interactions. Most books about vampires and werewolves center on love and romance, so it was nice to find one that didn't emphasize those subjects too much."--Jenny L.

Galley Review: Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith

2009-10-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

Alex Sawyer is convicted of a murder he didn't committ and sentenced to life without parole in the Furnace Penitentiary, the world's most secure prison for young offenders. He knows he has two choices: resign himself to death behind bars in darkness at the bottom of the world or find a way out. Together with other inmates--some innocent kids and some cold-blooded killers--Alex plans an escape. But as he starts to uncover the truth about the Furnace's deeper, darker purpose, Alex's actions grow ever more dangerous, and he must risk everything to expose this nightmare that is hidden from the eyes of the world.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"It pulls you along on a horrific journey while at the same time showing you that friendships can develop even in places where friendhsip isn't encouraged. The Furnace is described as a place that's worse than Hell, but the main character was able to find something precious, even if he makes choices that aren't the most moral. It shows that life has many facets."--Hanah K.

Galley Review: Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan

2009-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

Fifteen-year-old Blake has a girlfriend and a friend who is a girl. One of them loves him; the other needs him. When he snapped a picture of a street person for his photography homework, he had no idea that the woman in the photo was the long-lost, meth-addicted mother of his friend Marissa. Blake's participation in the ensuing drama opens up a word of trouble, both for him and Marissa. He spends the next few months trying to reconcile the conflicting roles of friend and boyfriend. His experiences range from the comic to the tragic.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book is told marvelously from a teen boy's point of view. It gives insight on what a guy really thinks and how he reacts to stressful situations. At times this book made me laugh. It takes a lot for a book to do that!"--Mariah S.

Galley Review: Fire by Kristin Cashore

2009-10-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

It is not a peaceful time in the dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and the south build rebel armies to unseat him. War is coming, and the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this is the prequel to the highly praised Graceling, a Teens Top Ten book for 2009.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I liked that the book was geared toward an older teen audience. It dealt with more serious themes such as the responsibility of pregnancy and the meaning of beauty. The political struggles also added adventure and mystery to the story."--Sonia R.

Galley Review: The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson

2009-09-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

Destiny Faraday keeps her distance from her classmates at Hedgebrook Academy. Her number-one rule: Don't get attached. But one day, unexpectedly finding a car at their disposal, Destiny and three classmates take an unauthorized road trip. Their destination: Langdon, a town that Destiny's unsuspecting companions hope will simply hold a day of fun. Only Destiny knows that Langdon holds far more than that--a deep secret she has never shared with anyone.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book was not predictable and had me on the edge of my seat. I was just as surpised as the other characters."--Victoria B.

"This book has an astounding amount of suspense and surprise. It swallows you into a world of coincidences where only Destiny is allowed to guide you."--Stephanie L.

Galley Review: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Tales of Blood and Desire edited by Trisha Telep

2009-09-08T19:56:00.000-07:00

Supernatural forces and desires come alive in these thirteen vampire tales. Like love, the adventures are never safe and hungers never die. If you are seduced by the mystery of the heart, beating for a destiny unknown, you will helplessly follow the characters in this collection--longing for one to call their own.

The book features short stories from well known authors such as Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, and Sarah Rees Brennan.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"Each story has a different perspective on vampirism and is written in a different style, which is really entertaining. This book makes you love vampires even more."--Sandra L.

"It was fun to see what different authors have in mind for what vampires are like." --Yena L.

Galley Review: Night Runner by Max Turner

2009-08-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

For Zack Thomson, living in Nicholls Ward isn't so bad. After his parents died, he developed strange and severe allergies, and the mental institution was the only place where he could be properly looked after. As strange as it was, it was home. He could watch as much television as he wanted; his best friend Charlie visited him often enough; and Nurse Ophelia--the prettiest no-nonsense nurse ever--sometimes took him bowling. Of course, that didn't mean he had it easy. His allergies restricted his diet to strawberry smoothies, and being the only kid at the hospital could get lonely. But it never once crossed Zach's mind to leave...until the night someone crashed through the front doors and told him to run. Now he's on a race for answers---about his past, his parents, and his strange sickness--even as every step takes him closer to the darkest of truths.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I like how Turner includes all the traditional vampire ways. It's perfect for any present day Dracula fan." --Jenny L.

"The plot was corny and weird. The pacing was awkward at the end." --Shannon L.

Voice Your Choice and You Could Win a $25 Gift Card for Borders Books!

2009-08-11T20:18:00.000-07:00

Teens across the country have nominated 25 books as the best of the year. We want you to help get the list down to the top ten--The Teens' Top Ten.

Look at the list of the Top 25 listed below. Then read, read, read. From August 25 to September 18, you can go to this web site: www.ala.org/teenstopten and vote for your favorites.

Print out the web page that thanks you for your vote. Write your name, phone number, and the titles of your picks on that page. Turn in that page to the children's desk to be entered in the raffle for the Borders Gift Card.

The winning books and the raffle winner will be announced at the end of Teen Read Week, October 24.

The Top 25 are...

Absolutely Maybe by Lisa Yee
Bloodline by Katy Moran
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Marriott
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Evermore by Alyson Noel
Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith
Geek Charming by Robin Palmer
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Identical by Ellen Hopkins
Impossible by Nancy Werlin
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
Melting Stones by Tamora Pierce
Paper Towns by John Green
Runemarks by Joanne Harris
Truancy by Isamu Fukui
Truancy: Origins by Isamu Fukui
Untamed by Kristin and P.C. Cast
Wake by Lisa McMann
Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten

Book Review: Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Marriott

2009-07-30T18:41:00.000-07:00

Inside an ancient temple in the mountains, 15-year-old Zira trains in the martial arts to become a warrior princess who can defend the faith of the Ruan people. Bearing a scar on her face from the fire that killed her parents, the orphaned Zira is taught to distrust the occupying Sedornes. Terror strikes when the tyrannical Sedorne king destroys the only home she knows. To survive, Zira must unravel the secrets of her identity, decide her people's fate, and accept her growing feelings for a man who should be her enemy.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I read this book in one day! Throughout the book Zira must be mentally and physically strong, but when she needed to be soft, she could take her guard down in a minute." --Hannah D.

"Ruan seems so real I can picture the marketplace and the dirt road. I like the vivid descriptions of the setting, food, and clothes." -- Winifred C.

"It is an adventure from beginning to end. A magical setting that captures the attention of the reader from the very first page." --Ismael M.

Book Review: Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler

2009-07-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

According to her best friend, Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy every day, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie--she's already had that kind of romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"I would nominate this book for Teens' Top Ten because it teaches people to move on with life even though something terrible happens." --Judy L.

"This book is touching and has a lot to say about what love is." --Sandra L.

"I couldn't put it down." --Winifred C.

Book Review: Because I Am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas

2009-07-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

The youngest of three siblings, 14-year-old Anke feels both relieved and neglected that her father abuses her brother and sister and ignores her. But when she catches him with one of her friends, she finally becomes angry enough to take action.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book gives a glimpse of the reality many teenage girls face but are afraid to discuss. By having books available about touchy subjects, girls have a way to reach out without needing to confide in anyone. This is a powerfully written, thought provoking book." --Arielle C.

"Just the fact that I couldn't guess what would be on the next page made me want to continue reading." --Sam B.

Galley Review: Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci

2009-07-30T13:05:00.000-07:00

The book contains short stories from some of the best selling, most promising geeks in young adult literature: M.T. Anderson, Lisa Yee, Barry Lyga, Scott Westerfield, Cassandra Clare, and more! Geektastic covers all things geeky, from Klingons and Jedi Knights to fan fiction and theater geeks. Whether you are a current, former or future geek, Geektastic will help you get your geek on.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This is a quick and easy read, with stories that are hard core geek."--David D.

"These are amusing little shorts, that made me laugh more often than not."--Hanah K.

"I especially enjoyed the little one page inserts like "What to Remember When Going to a Convention."--Lucy A.

Galley Review: The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

2009-07-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

Thirteen-year-old Kyra has grown up in an isolated community without questioning the fact that her father has three wives and she has twenty brothers and sisters. Or at least without questioning them much--if you don't count her secret visits to the Mobile Library on Wheels to read forbidden books, or her meetings with the boy she hopes to choose for herself. But when the Prophet decrees that Kyra must marry her 60-year-old uncle--who already has six wives--Kyra must make a desperate choice in the face of violence and her own fears of losing her family.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"A realistic story about a young girl's dream to be independent."--Liane Y.

"After I finished I felt my heart ache from the burden of what Kyra was feeling."--Yena L.

Galley Review: Donut Days by Lara Zielin

2009-07-30T12:33:00.000-07:00

Emma has a lot going on. Her best friend's not speaking to her, a boy she's known her whole life is suddenly smokin's hot and in love with her, and her evangelical minister parents may lose their church. But this weekend Emma's only focused on Crispy Dream, a new donut franchise opening in town, where Harlet bikers and Frodo wannabes camp out waiting to be the first ones served. While trying to earn a college scholarship by writing the best feature on the camp, Emma finds the donut camp isn't the perfect escape from all her troubles.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book isn't cliche. It shows both the positive and negative aspects of people, and that some people don't change for the better."--Sable Y.

"I like how the author made the main character wrong too. Usually the main character is the innocent, right one."--Victoria D.

Galley Review: Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard

2009-07-07T20:02:00.000-07:00

To impress the popular girls on a high school trip to London, klutzy Callie buys real Prada heels. But trying them on, she trips...conks her head...and wakes up in the year 1815! There Callie meets Emily, who takes her in, mistaking her for a long-lost friend. As she spend time with Emily's family, Callie warms to them--particularly to Emily's cousin Alex, a hottie and a duke, if a tad arrogant. But can Callie save Emily from a dire engagement, and win Alex's heart, before her time in the past is up? Prada and Prejudice is a romantic comedy about finding friendship and love in the past in order to have happiness in the present.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"The book transports you to a time that leaves you breathless with wonder. You want to enter the book and become part of the story because it is the ultimate fantasy." -- Julie H.

"There is romance and comedy, with a twist on a classic." --Benfie L.

Galley received week of 10/8/08

2008-10-08T09:44:00.001-07:00

We received a copy of:
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King (Est. pub. date: February 2009)
Blurb: In the late 17th century, famed pirate Emer Morrisey was on the cusp of sailing into early retirement with unfathomable wealth and her one true love when she was fatally cursed with the dust of 100 dogs. Three hundred years later, after 100 lives as a dog, she finally reincarnates into a human body again—with all her memories intact. Now she’s a contemporary American teenager, and all she needs is a shovel and a ride to Jamaica. (Young Adult - language, swashbuckling, and elusive pirate nookie.)

Sneak Peek Program!

2008-10-08T09:42:00.000-07:00

Hey -- NovelTeens, our high school book club, is changing it's format.

Starting this month, club members will get the chance to read preview copies of new teen/young adult books! Our club is one of only 15 across the country who receive these special galley copies of new books from publishers. After reading, just fill out a short feedback form to let the publisher know if you loved it, hated it, or felt something in between. Plus, talk with other teens in the group about the best books you’ve read this year, and them nominate them for an exclusive Teens Top Ten list! This book club is open to students in grades 9-12. Interested? Come to a meeting at the Main Library or contact Kelly at 577-3957, or kkeefer@ci.san-leandro.ca.us

Summer Reads

2008-05-30T09:22:00.000-07:00

You would think from all of my references to it, the Twilight Saga are the only books I read. Not true, BUT, here is the first chapter of Breaking Dawn: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20203238,00.html?iid=top25-20080530-Stephenie+Meyer%3A+Exclusive+book+preview

If you are looking for a good read to start your summer vacation, you could try one of these:

My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick - When Tomas and his son, Peter, settle in Chust as woodcutters, Tomas digs a channel of fast-flowing waters around their hut, so they have their own little island kingdom. Peter doesn't understand why his father has done this, nor why his father carries a long, battered box, whose mysterious contents he is forbidden to know.But Tomas is a man with a past: a past that is tracking him with deadly intent, and when the dead of Chust begin to rise from their graves, both father and son must face a soulless enemy and a terrifying destiny.
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson - Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?
The Declaration by Gemma Malley - It’s the year 2140 and Longevity drugs have all but eradicated old age. A never-aging society can’t sustain population growth, however…which means Anna should never have been born. Nor should any of the children she lives with at Grange Hall. The facility is full of boys and girls whose parents chose to have kids—called surpluses—despite a law forbidding them from doing so. These children are raised as servants, and brought up to believe they must atone for their very existence. Then one day a boy named Peter appears at the Hall, bringing with him news of the world outside, a place where people are starting to say that Longevity is bad, and that maybe people shouldn’t live forever.

Twilight videos

2008-04-30T15:15:00.000-07:00

MTV's got behind-the-scenes videos from the filming of Twilight:
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1585900&vid=224215
I am so excited for the movie!

Twilight movie cast!

2008-04-14T15:06:00.000-07:00

OK, so this came out a couple of days ago and everyone may have seen it already. But if not, here is the full cast for Twilight (release date: December 2008), with links to their pictures on imdb.com:
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_movie.html

http://wetellstories.co.uk/

2008-04-04T17:17:00.000-07:00

One of the listserv's I belong to just posted this cool site:

http://wetellstories.co.uk/

Penguin books is taking six books by six authors and putting them on
the web. One is told in a blog and the parents' blog is part of it
too, one is told using Google Maps, and one is a fairy tale where you
make decisions as it progresses, such as naming the characters. There
are three more to come.

Simon Pulse Blogfest: March 14-27

2008-02-27T15:14:00.000-08:00

One of our novelteens club members sent me an email about this blogfest:

Basicially, Pulse Blogfest will bring together more than 110 of Simon & Schuster's teen authors to a single blog where they’ll take turns posting answers to questions sent in by fans. Authors will include Scott Westerfeld (Uglies), Holly Black (Tithe), Judy Blume, Ellen Hopkins (Crank), and many more. Seems like it might be interesting! Thanks Judy for sending this.

Printz Awards & National Book Award for Young People

2008-02-22T11:23:00.000-08:00

The winner of the Michael Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature was announced last month, along with the honor books. The winner was The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean. I admit I was surprised, as I was pulling for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. That book, by the way, won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. It is excellent.

Check out the winners: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz.cfm and http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2007.html (scroll all the way down to see Young People's Literature category)

Here is School Library Journal's review of The White Darkness. Personally, I didn't finish as it was not my kind of book, but many people loved it.

McCaughrean weaves a tale of obsession and personal growth against the backdrop of nature's unrelenting power. Fourteen-year-old Sym Wates is fascinated with the Antarctic and the men who explored it, even to the point of creating an internal confidante in the form of Captain Lawrence "Titus" Oates, who was part of the doomed Scott expedition 90 years earlier. So when her "Uncle" Victor whisks the painfully shy, hearing-impaired teen away on a surprise trip to the South Pole, it seems like a dream come true. But Victor has his own agenda, seeking the legendary Symmes's Hole, portal to the interior of a hollow Earth. The lengths to which the madman pursues this quest provide the book with a dramatic drive and powerful revelations. Sym makes for an engaging (if occasionally melodramatic) narrator, although aspects of her character, such as her hearing loss, are not fully developed. An afterword on Scott's expedition in 1911 is included

Flamingnet.com - teens review teen books

2007-12-14T12:57:00.000-08:00

If any of you are interested in reviewing books, then check ot Flamingnet.com, which calls itself a website for 8 to 18 year olds who love to read. You can apply to be a reviewer, then they'll send you new and advance copy books to review. You can find the application here: http://flamingnet.com/bookreviews/newreviews/bookreviewsapp.cfm

Even if you don't want to write reviews, you can find tons of books that have been reviewed by teens.

Before You Die...

2007-12-13T09:16:00.000-08:00

Okay, that sounds really morbid, and it kind of is. There is a terrific new high school-level book by Jenny Downham called Before You Die, about a girl who is dying from a terminal illness. Tessa creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies, and they aren't small things like see the ocean or fly on a plane. Nope, it's stuff like have sex and steal something. Along the way, she also falls in love and faces other, unexpected situations. This heartbreaking book provides a realistic sense of the issues, challenges and triumphs when faced with terminal illness. I recommend listening to the audio version if you can, and definitely keep the kleenex nearby.

Winter break is almost here!

2007-12-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

What are you going to do over winter break? If you need to prepare for the SATs or AP exams, you can take free practice tests on one of our online resources, Learning Express Library. Just go to our website (www.sanleandrolibrary.org), click "online resources" and then you'll see Learning Express Library on the list. In addition to practice tests, it has e-books on tons of topics that you can download to your desktop.

Back to school already

2007-09-01T10:20:00.000-07:00

September is here, and so is school. We have lots of books and resources to help make the transition back easier.
You can ask us homework/reference questions now on IM. We have IM hours from 3pm to 5pm Monday through Thursday. Find us here:
· AOL Instant Messenger (AIM): sanleandrolib
· Google Talk: sanleandrolibrary@gmail.com/meebo
· MSN Messenger: sanleandrolibrary@hotmail.com
· Yahoo! Instant Messenger: sanleandrolibrary

You should also check out our online resources where you can find electronic copies of magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and more -- all from the web. Just go to http://www.sanleandrolibrary.org and click the databases link.

It's all about Movies this month...

2007-08-09T10:09:00.000-07:00

at our book clubs, that is. Both book discussion groups, Teens Read (middle school) and Novelteens (high school), will meet on the 23rd this month to watch two different movies. Teens Read members will watch (and read, of course) The Outsiders, while Novelteens members will watch Speak, and then discuss the book by Laurie Halse Anderson. If you are interested in reading, watching and discussing this month, sign up for Novelteens or Teens Read at the Children's Desk.

Summer Reading Program!

2007-06-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

It's not too late to sign up for our summer reading program! Read 10 books and receive an invitation to our end-of-summer party. In the meantime, tell us about the books you've loved or hated this summer.

Books & magazines we should have at the library

2007-02-07T09:31:00.001-08:00

Here is your chance to tell us what books and magazines you'd like to see in the teen room of the San Leandro Main Library. It can be a new book, paperback, or magazine -- just let us know and we'll consider it for our collection.

Programs/events we should have at the library

2007-02-07T09:30:00.002-08:00

Let us know what events you'd like to see us offer for teens at the library. In the past, we've had lyric writing workshops, comic book drawing, and henna and jewelry workshops, not to mention our on-going book clubs. Tell us what events you'd like us to offer!

Graphic novels & manga you'd like to see at the library

2007-02-07T09:30:00.001-08:00

Is you favorite manga series or graphic novel available from the library? If not, tell us what you'd like to see in the graphic novel collection.