Elizabeth Wein is a keystone author in the niche WWII genre of YA reads. Born in the US and spending most of her life in the UK, she has developed a unique perspective on many historical events. Even as a child, she had a love...
Red in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBride Faolan Kelly is all alone now. With Pops gone, there is nothing tying her to the community of New Retienne anymore. However, even if this community means nothing to her, Pops’ land is still hers, not the sleazy Mayor...
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...
If you enjoy mythology, there are plenty of exciting books to read in Teen Central. In the teen fiction section of Teen Central you can find a number of retellings of ancient mythology from around the world. Besides novels that retell classic stories, in the...
Calling all Halloween and horror fans! We've put together four creative writing prompts based on these spooky titles in the Teen Central collection. Grab your journal or laptop and take a stab (no pun intended) at writing your very own scary stories. Prompt 1: What Big Teeth...
If you enjoy writing, and want to create something easy and easily shareable, consider making your very own zine! The process of creating a zine is simple. Below is a pictorial step-by-step guide that shows you every step you need to take to make your...
Whether you want to learn how to cook, or simply want to learn new recipes, there are a number of resources available in Teen Central. The Teen Nonfiction collection includes cookbooks that you can put on hold. There are also databases on the Plainfield-Guilford Township...
What is Evergreen? Evergreen is group of Indiana libraries which have agreed to share a catalog and items with each other. You can request books, DVDs, and music from over 100 different libraries throughout the state! Here’s how to make your online account and navigate the site! On...
For your summer reading this year, consider borrowing one of these great science fiction novels from the library. Whether you enjoy futuristic or more modern sci-fi, picking up one of these books is a fun way to celebrate the summer reading program’s theme, “A Universe...
