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Video Games Weekly: Life is Strange
As promised, I am not reviewing a platform jumper this week! Hurray! I wanted to try something completely different, so I decided to play through Life is Strange. YouTube Trailer: Background: Life is Strange is an indie game that has gained a cult following since its original release in early 2015 on the PC. Life […]
The School Library Journal/Library Journal Maker Workshop
Earlier today I was invited to be a part of the Library Journal Lead the Change Maker Workshop and present a brief overview of my recent article in School Library Journal – Small Tech, Big Impact: Designing My Maker Space The truth is, I was honored to be invited to participate because I did the […]
Book Review: Dreamfever (Dreamfire #2) by Kit Alloway, reviewed by teen reviewer Lexi
Book Synopsis: Finding out that she is the True Dream Walker hasn’t gone at all the Joshlyn Weaver would have expected it to. The only special gift she seems to have is an ability to create archways, which really isn’t that special. In addition to her inability to connect with the Dream, she has also […]
#MHYALit: Before and After, a guest post by Melissa Montovani
**Trigger Warning: This post discusses suicide.** Before: It was March 10th, 1995, and my “big” plans for the night involved doing some laundry. I had just started the machine, so the sound of water running was already filling my ears when the phone rang. I remember that my mom answered almost immediately, maybe after the […]
Ky’s Mini Reviews: It’s All Your Fault and Kill the Boy Band
Today TAB member The Bestie, aka Ky, reviews two new books. One came out in January 2016 and the other comes out on Febraury 23rd. It’s All Your Fault by Paul Rudnik Publisher’s Description: My name is Caitlin and up until forty-eight hours ago I had never: Tasted alcohol, kissed a boy, sang in public […]
#MHYALit: When the Ending Is Not the End: Mental Health and Accepting the Long-Term Journey by Annie Cardi
Today as part of our #MHYALit Discussion we are honored to host author Annie Cardi. This is her second of three posts that will appear here throughout the year as part of our discussion. You can read her first post here. See all the #MHYALit Posts Here The advice given to every debut author: don’t […]
Video Games Weekly: Shovel Knight
I’ve been playing a lot of side-scrolling platform games in 2016, but I think this will be the last one for a while! I will say that this one is by far the BEST side scrolling game that I’ve encountered in 2016, and probably one of my top five overall! Background: Shovel Knight came out […]
MakerSpace: 3D Pens, Reviews and Tips and Tricks
Many on our staff at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County were clamoring for a 3D Printer when we were discussing creating our MakerSpace, but we were worried about cost and space. And I personally was worried about the learning curve: I know nothing – and I mean nothing – about 3D […]
Book Review: Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older, by teen reviewer Lexi
Summary Cassandra Clare meets Caribbean legend in SHADOWSHAPER, an action-packed urban fantasy from a bold new talent. Sierra Santiago was looking forward to a fun summer of making art, hanging out with her friends, and skating around Brooklyn. But then a weird zombie guy crashes the first party of the season. Sierra’s near-comatose abuelo begins […]
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