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Featured Staff Review: Elsewhere

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

Liz Hall is fifteen. She’s looking forward to all the fun of growing up:  getting a driver’s license, enjoying dates (even if she’s only done that vicariously so far) and finding her life’s work. Her sudden death in a hit-and-run accident puts an end to her life on earth—and that’s when the story begins. While some readers might feel just as confused as Liz by her new circumstances, especially at first, Zevin create a believable, intriguing after-life in this unusual novel. As readers learn more about how things work on this island world, it turns out that being in “Elsewhere” isn’t really that different from life. There are family ties, important relationships and chances to learn and grow. Of course, the inhabitants of “Elsewhere” do age backwards from the moment of their deaths, which means that their experiences flow differently. And some of them find it very hard to let go of their previous existence.  But overall Liz manages to find some satisfaction and even some peace as she weathers the storms that lead her back to a new beginning.

Review by Lisa, Coordinator of Children’s Collections

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Featured Teen Review: The Dvorak Album

The Dvorak Album

Yo-Yo Ma

The whole thing is amazing if any one loves music they would love this Album it is mind blowing. Deeply touching a kind of feel that really moves a person. A real keep you at the edge of your seat kinda of Album. One great thing about it is you never really know where the music is about to go. Your left guessing the whole time.

Review by Shaqui, Age 17, CLP – Main

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Book Reviews

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Book Name Date Rating
Deal With it kayla 8/9/2010
Saving Juliet Mindy 8/9/2010
Jason and Kyra kayla 8/9/2010
Jaded kayla 8/9/2010
The Host Mckayla 8/9/2010
Remnants The Mayflower Project (1) Jimmy 8/9/2010
Why is snot green? and other extremely important questions (and answers) Jimmy 8/9/2010
The 39 Clues-The Maze of Bones(1) Jimmy 8/9/2010
Swindle Jimmy 8/9/2010
Stargirl Mindy 8/9/2010
The Imperial Cruise Hisham 8/9/2010
Savvy Hisham 8/9/2010
Three Cups of tea Hisham 8/9/2010
The Giver Hisham 8/9/2010
Wintersmith Mindy 8/9/2010
Love, Stargirl Mindy 8/9/2010
Trouble follows kayla 8/9/2010
Step up kayla 8/9/2010
Cross My Heart Hope to Spy Lindsey 8/9/2010
The dark hills divide Mohamed 8/9/2010
the war of the worlds Mohamed 8/9/2010
The chronicles of narnia: prince caspian Mohamed 8/9/2010
The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd- Eight Grade Bites ariel 8/9/2010
speed of light Amanda 8/9/2010
Wild Magic Amanda 8/9/2010
Alanna: The First Adventure Amanda 8/9/2010
In the Hand of the Goddess Amanda 8/9/2010
Woman Who Rides like a Man Amanda 8/9/2010
Lioness Rampant Amanda 8/9/2010
Things Not Seen Amanda 8/9/2010
Dark Flame Kelia 8/9/2010
Spirit Bound Kelia 8/9/2010
Wicked Lovely Kelia 8/9/2010
Frostbite Kelia 8/9/2010
Fragile Eternity Kelia 8/9/2010
Blood Promise Kelia 8/9/2010
Chasing Destiny Kelia 8/9/2010
Sleeping With Strangers Kelia 8/9/2010
Waking With Enemies Kelia 8/9/2010
Dying For Revenge Kelia 8/9/2010
Twilight Kelia 8/9/2010
New Moon Kelia 8/9/2010
Genevieve Kelia 8/9/2010
G-spot Kelia 8/9/2010
Romeo And Juliet Kelia 8/9/2010
Hamlet Kelia 8/9/2010
Midsummer's Night Dream Kelia 8/9/2010
Who's Loving You Kelia 8/9/2010
Topez Kelia 8/9/2010
Wild Sweet Love Kelia 8/9/2010
Bridges of Madison County Kelia 8/9/2010
Pride and Prejudice Kelia 8/9/2010
Resurrecting Midnight Kelia 8/9/2010
Breaking Dawn Kelia 8/9/2010
Black Lace Kelia 8/9/2010
Sweeter Than Honey Kelia 8/9/2010
Nothing But The Truth Kelia 8/9/2010
Secret Circle Series Kelia 8/9/2010
Vampire Diaries Series Kelia 8/9/2010
Pleasure Kelia 8/9/2010
Nervous Kelia 8/9/2010
Skyscraper Kelia 8/9/2010
Naughty or Nice Kelia 8/9/2010
Kissing Coffins Kelia 8/9/2010
Vampireville Kelia 8/9/2010
Vampire Kisses Kelia 8/9/2010
When a Man Loves a Women Kelia 8/9/2010
The Coffin Club Kelia 8/9/2010
In My Bedroom Kelia 8/9/2010
Red Light Wives Kelia 8/9/2010
A Lover's Pretense Kelia 8/9/2010
A Lover's Dream Kelia 8/9/2010
Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This Kelia 8/9/2010
Sinful Kelia 8/9/2010
The Other Woman Kelia 8/9/2010
Video Vixen Kelia 8/9/2010
Evermore Kelia 8/9/2010
Surrender To Love Kelia 8/9/2010
Flyy Girl Kelia 8/9/2010
Blue Moon Kelia 8/9/2010
Vampire Academy Kelia 8/9/2010
Shadowlands Kelia 8/9/2010
Unconditionally Single Kelia 8/9/2010
When Somebody Loves You Back Kelia 8/9/2010
shiver kayla 8/6/2010
the girl with the dragon tattoo Ben 8/6/2010
Jayd's Legacy Ryan 8/6/2010
COLD AS ICE Ryan 8/6/2010
the maze of bones Huldah 8/6/2010
clintons have perfect day as chelsea wed in N.Y Huldah 8/6/2010
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows michelle 8/6/2010
Fever: 1793 Mayzie 8/6/2010
The Misfits Mayzie 8/6/2010
The Book Thief Mayzie 8/6/2010
Beka Cooper :Bloodhound Mayzie 8/6/2010
Essential Foundations of Economy Khondaker 8/6/2010
The Sword of the Rightful King Mayzie 8/6/2010
Princess Resurrection Farhan 8/6/2010
The House on Mango Street Farhan 8/6/2010
Twilight Mayzie 8/6/2010
Awards
Books
Writing
Magazines
Comics

Every year, teens, librarians and other experts select the best books and other media in various categories. This section will help you locate the best of the best.

  • Alex Awards
    Each year ten books that are published for adults but are great for teens are honored.
  • Coretta Scott King Awards
    These awards honor the best works by African-American authors and illustrators.
  • Eisner Awards
    Get graphic! These annual awards honor comic books and graphic novels.
  • Odyssey Award
    Do you like to listen? The Odyssey Award honors the best audio books each year.
  • Printz Award
    The Michael L. Printz Award is given each year to the best work of literature published for young adults.
  • William C. Morris Award
    A new award that honors the best book by a first-time author for teens.
  • YALSA Selected Booklists
    These booklists, selected annually, recognize great works for teens in a variety of categories, including paperbacks; graphic novels; and best books.

Looking for more great books? Try one of these resources.

  • Novelist
    Can't remember a book but can describe the plot? Looking for something to read that's similar to your favorite book? Novelist can help! Library card barcode number required to access Novelist outside the library.
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools: Books for Relaxing Reading... Summer Reading Lists
    Check here for some classic entertainment!
    Grades 6 to 8
    Young Adult (9-12)
  • Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
    Reviews and booklists developed by teens and teen librarians!
  • TeenLink
    New York Public Library's teen page, including their annual "Stuff for the Teen Age" booklists.
  • TeenReads
    Reviews, interviews and more.
  • YALSA Selected Booklists
    These booklists, selected annually, recognize great works for teens in a variety of categories, including paperbacks; graphic novels; and best books.

Do you express yourself through writing? These resources will help you improve your writing, get published or even win prizes for your work.

  • Ralph Munn Creative Writing Award
    Express yourself by entering the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's own writing contest. Win cash and be published!
  • AdLit Writing Contests
    Although this is written as if it were for your parents or teachers, don't let that stop you from entering these contests.
  • Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
    You can't get any more prestigious than this. Writers like Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath and Joyce Carol Oates had their beginnings in this contest. Acclaim, scholarships and more for students in grades 7 to 12.
  • CyberTeens Creativity
    Publishes poetry, fiction and non-fiction by teens.
  • A Girl's World
    Opportunities to send articles and creative writing and to find a pen pal for girls 7-17.
  • Gurl
    Show off with comics, poetry, stories and personal essays on this site for girls with a bit of an edge
  • HSJ.org: High School Journalism
    Check out high school newspapers from around the nation and see if yours is among them.
  • National Gallery of Writing
    Share your writing in this online gallery by the National Council of Teachers of English.
  • Pomegranate Words
    Writing tips plus a chance to publish poetry, fiction, literary essays and drama for anyone under 19.
  • Push Novel Writing Contest
    If you're in 7th to 12th grade and have written a novel or are in the process, submit it to PUSH, edited by none other than David Levithan.
  • TeenInk
    With both print and online versions, TeenInk has a wide readership and is a great place to submit your own writing.
  • TeenSpace
    From the Internet Public Library: booklists, tips, zines and other sources to read or to consider for submitting work .
  • TeenVoices
    Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.

Online or in print, magazines are a great way to learn about new things or entertain yourself.

  • The Book of Zines
    Help with publishing your own zine - History, directory and purchasing information for online magazines.
  • TeenVoices
    Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.
  • Teen Vogue
    Fashion starts here.
  • J-14
    A magazine "Just for Teens."
  • Shojo Beat
    Manga from the heart.
  • Shonen Jump
    The world's most popular manga magazine!
  • LàTeen
    El mundo es tuyo - The world is yours.
  • Sports Illustrated for Kids
    The name says it all!

Comics, graphic novels and more!