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Video Games Weekly: Rock Band (part 1)
A few months ago, our library’s Rock Band instrument set was…a hot mess. Our drum kit was held together with duct tape and a prayer, while our guitars would randomly pause during a song. The main problem was we couldn’t purchase a new Rock Band instrument set because the company doesn’t manufacture them for our […]
Book Review: Stand Off by Andrew Smith (Reviewed by Teen Reviewer Lexi)
Stand Off by Andrew Smith 448 pages Summary: It’s his last year at Pine Mountain, and Ryan Dean should be focused on his future, but instead, he’s haunted by his past. His rugby coach expects him to fill the roles once played by his lost friend, Joey, as the rugby team’s stand-off and new captain. […]
Book Review: Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (Reviewed by Teen Reviewer Lexi)
Illuminae Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 608 pages ‘Miracles are statistical improbabilities. And fate is an illusion humanity uses to comfort itself in the dark. There are no absolutes in life, save death.’ *Warning: spoiler alert* Summary: This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, […]
Sunday Reflections: John Hughes, John Green, The Teen and Me
My adolescent years were lived to the soundtrack of John Hughes movies. To this day I still defiantly throw my fist in the air when Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds comes on the radio. At the same time, the closing letter begins to recite itself in my brain: We accept the fact […]
MakerSpace: Unconventional Printing
Look, we all know that I am obsessed with photo apps and pictures of my kids. But it’s not just for me, it’s for the teens – I swear. One of my favorite teen programs I have ever done – and I have repeated it several times – is a program called Renovate Your Room. […]
Video Games Weekly: Video Games 101 – Beta Games
Hello, friends! At first I thought about reviewing the beta version of Star Wars: Battlefront. Really, that’s not fair to the game since it is not released until December 8th, 2015 (heads up: you may want to preorder it. I’m 90% sure there will be a core purchase verdict from me). Also, I’m not sure […]
Cover Reveal: THE MIDNIGHT WAR OF MATEO MARTINEZ by Robin Yardi
Today on TLT, we’re excited to share the cover of debut novelist Robin Yardi’s The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez, the story of a fifth grader who’s positive his old trike has been stolen by skunks. Mateo endeavors to get it back, and his quest begins in the middle of the night . . . […]
Sunday Reflections: My Year of Unconventional Living
I am sleeping on my friend’s couch staring out the window at the familiar tree line that brings me a sense of overwhelming peace in its warmth and familiarity. This is one of my most favorite places on Earth and this moment is almost perfect, the only thing that is missing is my kids to […]
Finding THE WAY BACK FROM BROKEN with Amber J. Keyser, for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
“Every day ended like this, and every day he wondered how he could survive another one. ‘Here’s the deal,’ he said, talking to the ceiling tiles, ‘We’re all in a club no one wants to join. We hang out. Our mom’s cry.’ Jacey whispered liked a kicked dog. ‘At least here, everybody knows you’re missing […]
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