Wondering about a future world where you may never really die? Or at least parts of you may never die. You might want to try Unwind by Neal Schusterman. Connor is 15 and gets into trouble a lot. Risa is an orphan in an orphanage that wants to cut costs. Lev's family is very religious and has been planning his fate since his birth. They are all scheduled to be 'unwound'. They won't technically die--they will live on because all of their body parts and organs will be harvested for use in other bodies. This is their story of their rebellion against what the adults in their lives have decided for them. It's not easy to escape, and some of them don't. The law, the government and their own families are against them. And, be warned, there is a grisly scene that details the actual unwinding process, step by step. You won't be able to put this one down.

Teen Reviews

Teen Reviews...
I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
Ava and boyfriend Jackson were meant to be; they are perfect for each other. One day Jasckson dies. Ava is heart broken. One day Ava thinks she hears Jackson so she stays home and shuts herself out from the world so she can talk to Jackson's ghost. She tells her mom but her mom thinks she’s crazy. Jackson starts dong stuff so Ava knows he's there--like slammimg cabinets and playing music. Finally her mom starts realizing that Jackson is there because she smells his cologne. Finally Ava goes out in the world and she meets a nice guy. She still can't get over Jackson though, and Jackson won't let go.I loved this book. It’s about love and letting go. This book was very fast paced and sad also. This is a book that touched me and I love to read so I recommend it for anyone who loves to read!
Reviewed by Karina

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowen Brothers by Kate BrianMegan Meade has to live with the horrible McGowan boys when her parents decide to go to Korea and they give her a choice to go with them and change schools or stay with the evil McGowan boys. So Megan decides to stay with the seven McGowan boys. She thinks how bad can they be? Well she has a surprise ahead of her. Megan has never been kissed or even talked to a boy so it was going to be pretty bad. Soon she will find out that the McGowan boys aren't that bad unless you get on their bad side.So will Megan Meade go crazy or will she handle it fairly well? Read the book and find out what will happen to Megan Meade and the McGowan boys.I really liked this book. It's sort of a comedy and a romance in the teenager type but still very thrilling and has a good plot. I recommend it to anybody that loves to read!!!
Reviewed by Karina

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Poetry Madness

During National Poetry Month in April teens wrote lots of poems. Many were created with words and pictures from magazines. Others were written during our Twilight program. And then there were the My Space Found poems. Check them out!

My Space poems--just use several of your last updates and compose! Here are some from our T.A.B. meeting:

At a baseball game with weenie
At the library & eating cheetos
LOL
Trying to type my paper…not going so well
So what if I’m crazy
So lost in this world, even get lost in this song
At my best friend’s house

Wants to go to the Auto Show
Went to the Auto Show
Wants to be a Red Neck
Got accepted to IUPUI
9 weeks left
I’m on a boat
8 weeks left
6 weeks left
Hurt myself lighting a fire with gas
Lost a lot of hair.

BBQ
HC won Varsity Tennis Match;
School;
Have a nice Easter.
Today was wondrous
I had a nice time today
Playing varsity doubles tomorrow
Today was incredible.
In Highland
Likes meself some cereal
Walmart’s a fun time.

Or how about these Cinquains from the Twilight program:

Edward
Cute, mysterious
Inviting, loving, caring
An incredibly hot vampire
Robert Pattinson

Emmet
Big, strong
Caring, loving, living
A very funny vampire
Yummy.

Vampire
Cold, sparkly
Hunting, protecting, bloodsucking
Very cold, beautiful, sparkly
Leech.

Cinquains are fun to write. You just follow these rules:

1. One word that is a place, a person, an emotion, or an event from the book or movie:

2. Two words that describe that one word:

3. Three ‘ing’ words that describe that one word

4. a four word statement, phrase or sentence that describes that one word.

5. One word synonym of that one word from #1.

Here’s the poem:
#1 is the title of the poem.
2,3,4, & 5 are the 4 sentences of the poem.

Have fun with these. Submit a poem and we will post it on the blog and in our library display case.

Teens @ the Library: Upcoming Programs

CHESS
May 11, Mon. at 5:30pm
Earn volunteer time playing and helping younger kids learn the basics of chess, practice their new skills, & learn effective strategies.

CLAY MANIA
Mon. & Tues. May 11 & 12 @ 3:00
Make & create with a variety of clay. All materials & refreshments will be supplied.

VOLUNTEER MEETING
May 27, Wed. at 4:30
Teens, 11-17 years of age interested in volunteering this summer must attend this informational meeting. Learn the duties of volunteer and sign up for times & programs.

GAMEFEST
May 28, Thursday @ 3:00
Play a wide variety of PlayStation & Wii games. Food and pop will be provided. Join the fun!

SNACK & PLAN
June 1, Mon. at 5pm Teen Advisory Board
Members of T.A.B., Teen Advisory Board, and those wishing to join (12 to 17 years of age) will eat, play games, and plan programs for teens and younger kids. Participants will earn volunteer hours.

Crafting Mania: Veggie Prints

Check it out! Vegetables aren't just for eating anymore. On March 19 over 35 teens used vegetables, brushes, & paint to create t-shirts & other works of art.

Crafting Mania @ the Library

Teens created wallets, belts, hats, purses & more with duct tape of many colors!!

They used socks to create snowmen for the library display case. And a few used ties to make snakes! Fun!

Bubbles at Minus 10 Degrees!

What do librarians and teens do when the temperature gets below minus 10? Blow bubbles outside, of course. Check out the pictures! Most bubbles didn't pop until they were well out of sight--and when they did, they shattered! It was quite amazing!