Diversity in fiction has recently become more mainstream, and that’s especially true in books written for teens. This has had the added benefit of more cultures gaining increased representation and those titles are able to reach a wider audience. These titles allow for more varied...
Writer’s block is a tough thing to beat– especially when you want to write, but can’t think of anything! Never fear, here are a few tips to get writer’s block out of the way! Write what you want to happen. This may sound counterintuitive, but this...
Take a trip down memory lane this summer by revisiting these timeless teen classics. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin 1813 Pride and Prejudice has been described as a novel of manners. The story centers around the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters, as their parents try to...
Embark on epic quests, daring rescues, and journey across new horizons. Check out these adventurous teen reads and be transported to exciting new worlds. Sabriel by Garth Nix When Sabriel was young, her father sent her away for her own protection. After recieving a message from her...
Looking to challenge yourself and maybe find a new way to dive into reading this summer. Here are a few challenges to help you get started. Read from a genre that you haven’t tried before. Discuss your favorite book with friends. Read...
Looking to travel the world, but don’t quite have the means yet? The library may be in just one place, but it contains novels set all over the world! Take a look at these globe-trotting reads: Only a Monster by Vanessa Len Great Britain The tale of a...
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...
If you are applying for a college that requires you to submit a portfolio, you need to put deep consideration into what you want to include because it is a reflection of yourself. Click here for some examples of college portfolios! One of the most important things...
Last week at PGTPL, we created several different kinds of poems to celebrate National Poetry Month. Now you have the opportunity to work your creative muscles and write your very own unique poems! Blackout Poetry The goal of blackout poetry is to create new meanings from written...
April is Citizen Science Month! Curious individuals of any age can act as amateur scientists to collect data on topics of interest, such as biology, ecology, health, transportation, and more. This data is then used by professional scientists who conduct important research that affects local,...
