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Review: My Life With the Walter Boys (Novak)
(Jackie would NEVER wear this dress)AUTHOR: Ali NovakSERIES: My Life With the Walter Boys, book 1PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks Fire/WattPadPUBLICATION DATE: March 1, 2014ISBN: 9781402297861 PAGES: 363SOURCE:...
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DNF Review: Nil (Matson)
AUTHOR: Lynne MatsonSERIES: nonePUBLISHER: Henry HoltPUBLICATION DATE: March 4, 2014ISBN: 9780805097726PAGES: 384SOURCE: NetGalleyGENRE: sci-fi/survivalGIVE IT TO: HS SUMMARY: On a hot Atlanta day,...
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The Great Overdue Fine Read-Off!
Download the bookmark from Google Docs here (please email me if it won't open for you, and I will send it via email.)Overdue fines: the bane of my library existence. I so wish my district just do away...
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Badger Library Madness 2014
Blank Library Madness BracketsBadger Library Madness 2014 (contenders for my library)*The formatting on both of these is coming out wonky--if you want the original, just email me! I am so psyched to...
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Booktalk Prezi: Realistic Fiction genre
Using this one with seventh graders tomorrow! Feel free to use/modify to reflect your library, and as always, please let me know if you have difficulty downloading.Direct link to Realistic Fiction...
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Booktalk Prezi: Awful Covers
Don't you just hate it when the book is fabulous, but the cover is terrible? This booktalk is all about those fantastic books that have unappealing covers or covers that just don't appeal to teen...
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Review: Moon At Nine (Ellis)
AUTHOR: Deborah EllisSERIES: nonePUBLISHER: Pajama PressPUBLICATION DATE: April 1, 2014ISBN: 9781927485576PAGES: 224SOURCE: publisher's ARCGENRE: historical fictionGIVE IT TO: HS, adults SUMMARY:...
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Booktalk Prezi: Books in Verse
It's finally here! April is National Poetry Month, and this booktalk uses a clip from Ten Things I Hate About You to introduce poetry and books in verse. I used this with sixth graders yesterday, but...
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Headed to San Antonio this week? Some tips for TLA newbies!
Every year at about this time, librarians across Texas and neighboring states travel in droves to the Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Sadly, this will be my last TLA for awhile since I'll...
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Review: Rebel Belle (Hawkins)
AUTHOR: Rachel HawkinsSERIES: Untitled Series, book 1PUBLISHER: Putnam JuvenilePUBLICATION DATE: April 8, 2014ISBN: 9780399256936PAGES: 384SOURCE: EdelweissGENRE: paranormal, actionGIVE IT TO: MS, HS...
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China update: Still tons to do!
Doh! I started to write this post in March, but I never went back to it to publish! I've been sooo busy! On top of school and kids, we are getting down to the real nitty-gritty of making this happen....
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Review: The Break-Up Artist (Siegel)
AUTHOR: Philip SiegelSERIES: nonePUBLISHER: Harlequin TeenPUBLICATION DATE: April 29, 2014ISBN: 9780373211159PAGES: 336 SOURCE: NetGalleyGENRE: Realistic/ Contemporary GIVE IT TO: upper-MS, HS SUMMARY:...
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Review: After the End (Plum)
AUTHOR: Amy PlumSERIES: After the End, book 1PUBLISHER: HarperTeenPUBLICATION DATE: May 6, 2014ISBN: 9780062225627PAGES: 352SOURCE: EdelweissGENRE: paranormalGIVE IT TO: MS, HS SUMMARY: 17-year old...
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China Update: Early May
 The days are flying by in a blur of so much "stuff" to do! This time last week, we were moving into our new apartment. In the past week, we've been to the house every day (including multiple trips...
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Review: Running On Empty (Ballard)
AUTHOR: Colette Ballard SERIES: nonePUBLISHER: Tulip TeenPUBLICATION DATE: May 6, 2014ISBN: 9781939392800PAGES: 376SOURCE: NetGalleyGENRE: action, mysteryGIVE IT TO: HS SUMMARY: In an attempt to save...
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Review: The Secrets of Lily Graves (Strohmeyer)
AUTHOR: Sarah StrohmeyerSERIES: nonePUBLISHER: Balzer + BrayPUBLICATION DATE: May 13, 2014ISBN: 9780062259608 PAGES: 304SOURCE: Edelweiss e-galleyGENRE: mysteryGIVE IT TO: HS SUMMARY: When popular...
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Guest Post and Giveaway: Colette Ballard
Last week, I posted a review of Running on Empty, a sort-of modern day Thelma & Louise for teens. I really enjoyed this book, so I was honored when author Colette Ballard was interested in writing...
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Review: We Were Liars (Lockhart)
AUTHOR: E. LockhartSERIES: nonePUBLISHER: DelacortePUBLICATION DATE: May 13, 2014ISBN: 9780385741262PAGES: 240SOURCE: NetGalleyGENRE: mystery, contemporary romanceGIVE IT TO: HS SUMMARY: A victim of...
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Review: How to Date a Nerd (Mae)
AUTHOR: Cassie MaeSERIES: How To, book 1PUBLISHER: Swoon RomancePUBLICATION DATE: Sept. 24, 2013ISBN: 9780615890418PAGES: 247SOURCE: purchased e-bookGENRE: romanceGIVE IT TO: upper-HS SUMMARY: Geek Zoe...
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Review: Take Me On (McGarry)
AUTHOR: Katie McGarrySERIES: Pushing the Limits, book 4PUBLISHER: HarlequinTeenPUBLICATION DATE: May 27, 2014ISBN: 9780373211180PAGES: 544SOURCE: NetGalleyGENRE: contemporary fiction, romanceGIVE IT...
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