After two months of nail-biting competition, central Missouri teens have selected their March Madness Teen Book Tournament Champion! We began with a list of 16 finalists which included bestsellers such as “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak and newcomers like “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.
Many thanks to the teachers and school librarians who have supported this program, and to all the teens who have participated! And now, our 2018 champion is….
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children“
by Ransom Riggs
Stay tuned to dbrl.org/teens for our sneak peek at this year’s teen Summer Reading program, “Libraries Rock!” Through this program, the library challenges young adults to read for 20 hours, share three book reviews and do seven of our suggested activities. Complete the challenge, and you will be eligible to win some pretty awesome prizes like an Amazon Fire Tablet!
Summer Reading begins May 30 and we have programs for children, teens and adults. Download our info sheet to learn more and share the library love!
How many times have you seen an American Sign Language interpreter on television and marveled at their movements? Have you watched someone performing ASL at a concert and been more mesmerized by them than the musician?
American Sign Language is the primary language of many North Americans who are Deaf and is one of several communication options used by people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. ASL is a complete and conceptual language. It is not a substitute for English; it has its own grammar and syntax.
On Wednesday, April 11, you have the chance to see this dynamic language in action! At 6:30 p.m. the Columbia Public Library will host a free screening of “Deaf Jam” as part of its monthly film series, Center Aisle Cinema. Continue reading “Free Film Screening: “Deaf Jam””
Things are about to get totally outrageous at your local library! To celebrate the movie release of “Ready Player One” we’re throwing some bodacious retro parties for youth ages 12 and up. We’ll revel in throwback crafts like friendships bracelets, Perler beads, and Shrinky Dinks! Total immersion in 80s nostalgia is the quickest way to win!
The library will be hosting a Project Teen: ‘Ready Player One’ Retro Party at each of our branches:
Friday, March 30, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library. To register, please call (573) 443-3161.
Thursday, April 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Callaway County Public Library. No registration required.
Friday, April 13, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Southern Boone County Public Library. No registration required.
Get yourself into the virtual gaming mind frame with one of these tubular read-alikes! Continue reading “Project Teen: “Ready Player One” Retro Party”
VOTE NOW through April 2 for the tournament champion!
Thank you to all the teens who have shared their favorites with us. So far, we’ve collected over 100 ballots from dozens of area teens. With each round of voting, teens’ names have been entered into a drawing for a chance to win cool prizes like YA best-selling books or a Barnes & Noble gift card. The book tournament winner will be announced on Thursday, April 5.
March Madness Teen Book Tournament Finalists
“Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
vs.
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs
VOTE NOW through March 18 for the Finalists!
During the months of February and March, area young adults have eliminated 12 books to determine their top four favorite titles in the March Madness Teen Book Tournament. Below is the list of contenders remaining after the first two rounds of voting. If you are just joining us, here’s a recap of how you can participate for a chance to win cool prizes like a Barnes & Noble gift card.
How It Works:
- Round 1: Voting complete for the Sweet 16.
- Round 2: Voting complete for the Elite 8.
- Round 3: VOTE NOW through March 18 for the final two contending titles.
- Round 4: Vote March 20- April 2 for the book tournament champion.
- April 5: The champion is announced!
March Madness Teen Book Tournament: Finalists
VOTE NOW through March 11 for the Final 4!
Who emerged from the last round of voting? “The Giver” or “American Street”? “The Hate U Give” or “Thirteen Reasons Why“? After reviewing the list of Elite Eight books, be sure to submit your next round of votes for the Final 4! All votes are due by by Sunday, March 11.
How It Works:
- Round 1: Voting complete for the Elite 8.
- Round 2: VOTE NOW for the Final 4
- Round 3: Vote March 13-18 for the final two contending titles.
- Round 4: Vote March 20- April 2 for the book tournament champion.
- April 5: The champion is announced!
Each round that you vote, your name is entered into our prize drawing! Limit one ballot per person, per round.
March Madness Teen Book Tournament: Elite Eight
- “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
- “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs
- “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
- “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
- “Heartless” by Marissa Meyer
- “The Ember in the Ashes” by Sabaa Tahir
- “Everything, Everything” by Nicola Yoon
- “Carve the Mark” by Veronica Roth
Early every year, the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual Youth Media Awards Press Conference. At this time, authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult literature are recognized for the amazing works they have published over the last year.
One of the most celebrated titles this year was “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. It won the Odyssey Award, the Morris Award, and was an honor book for the Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award.
Check out these other riveting reads for children and teens.
Alex Award Winners are the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences.
“All Systems Red” by Martha Wells
“The Clockwork Dynasty” by Daniel H. Wilson
“Down Among the Sticks and Bones” by Seanan McGuire
“Electric Arches” by Eve L. Ewing
“A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea” by Melissa Fleming
“Roughneck” by Jeff Lemire
“She Rides Shotgun” by Jordan Harper
“Things We Have in Common” by Tasha Kavanagh
“An Unkindness of Magicians” by Kat Howard
Continue reading “2018 ALA Youth Media Awards”
I love comic books and graphic novels. So, I’m super excited that Hoopla has teamed up with Marvel Entertainment to add more than 250 Marvel comic books and graphic novels to its catalog! Now with your library card, you can download titles from series like “The Infinity Gauntlet” or “Black Panther” directly to your mobile device. You can get ready for the upcoming movies in mere moments!
If comics aren’t your thing or you prefer the feel of a physical book in your hands, the library also has you covered. Here are a few of my recent favorite graphic novels:
“Friends With Boys” by Faith Hicks
After an idyllic childhood of homeschooling with her mother and three older brothers, Maggie enrolls in public high school, where interacting with her peers is complicated by the melancholy ghost that has followed her throughout her entire life.
“Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too” by Jomny Sun
Here is the unforgettable story of Jomny, a lonely alien who, for the first time ever, finds a home on our planet after learning that earthlings can feel lonely too.
“Poe: Stories and Poems” by Gareth Hinds
A beautifully dark volume of graphic novel renderings of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most well-known works including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.”
Love is fine. But, a completely commercialized “holiday” about buying flowers and bad chocolates seems a bit much. Come celebrate your independence with like-minded teens at the Columbia Public Library’s “Anti-Valentine’s Day Party” on Monday, February 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. To register, call (573) 443-3161.
Design completely unromantic cards. Make the sassiest of buttons. We’ll smash hearts. Literally.
Relationships end. But music, crafts, and pizza will always be there for you.
Download Printable Ballot (PDF)
We are excited to announce that voting has begun for the 2018 March Madness Teen Book Tournament. Your vote will help us narrow the 16 most popular teen books to the Elite Eight. You may submit your vote online, or at any DBRL library or bookmobile stop. Voting for the Sweet 16 will continue through Sunday, March 4.
Each round you vote, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win cool prizes like free book sets or a Barnes & Noble gift card. March Madness is open to all teens ages 12-18 who live in either Boone or Callaway County, Missouri. Limit one ballot per person, per round.
Continue reading “Voting Begins for 2018 Teen Book Champion”
