When we think of quintessential teen series, certain books tend to stand out. Let's take a look at some of those series and the beginnings that started it all. The Giver by Lois Lowry The community where Jonas lives is supposedly idyllic; there is no conflict, inequality,...
Whether you’re looking for a new book or revisiting a classic, trying to find a new series, or just looking for a stand-alone story to get lost in, here are a few interesting titles with fun dilemmas to choose between. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins...
Take a look at some of the new titles available this month in Teen Central! The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson When eighteen-year-old Bel and her family agree to participate in a true crime documentary about her missing mother, Bel is shocked when her mother...
Here in Teen Central, we have many amazing authors hidden in our selection. Today, we’ll be putting a spotlight on one of those authors: Kalynn Bayron! She is an award winning YA author, mainly focusing on representing her African American background. As a huge fan...
On April 8, 2024* the town of Plainfield will be pitched into darkness as the moon crosses in front of the sun. This occasion will be particularly remarkable, as central Indiana finds itself within the path of totality, offering a view of a complete eclipse,...
Looking for a new playlist to listen to? Need a soundtrack for some of your favorite reads? Join us in Teen Central as we create a playlist based on some popular YA novels! The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Playlist: The Hanging Tree by James Newton Howard...
With so many books being adapted into movies and shows, let’s take a look at their reviews and scores and have a “Battle of Adaptations” The Giver by Lois Lowry Summary: “At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled...
As the new year rolls in, so do the new books. Take a sneak peek at a handful of titles heading to Teen Central in January and start the year with a resolution to read more books! The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee by Ellen Oh Trapped in...
The temperature is dropping and decorated houses sparkle at night– it means winter is here! With the sun setting earlier and earlier, writer’s block can be even harder to combat in these conditions. Here are twelve writing prompts for this winter season: Fiction Oh no! Your...
What are canopic jars? These strange looking jars typically held the organs of deceased Egyptians. Most commonly used for the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, they contained 4 organs. A baboon jar held the lungs and was said to be protected by the Egyptian goddess Nephthys,...
