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TAYSHAS 2010 Spotlight: That Might be a Problem…

Submitted by Mer L. on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 10:13am

graffiti girlThe TAYSHAS Reading List for 2010 was recently released and there are some great titles this year! The TAYSHAS Reading List promotes recreational reading for teens in 9th – 12th grades. Check out some of these great reads about life problems or the entire 2010 reading list!

Who is this Saint Valentine, Anyway?

Submitted by Mer L. on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:41pm

valentineAccording to the New Catholic Encyclopedia article by E.Day, February 14th commemorates two martyrs named Valentine, one martyred in Rome and the other in the city of Terni. That there were two Valentines is still disputed but, according to the text, “the late medieval custom of sending love notes on Saint Valentine’s Day stems probably from the belief that it marked the mating season of birds.” You could also check out the Wikipedia article about Saint Valentine or Valentine’s Day for more informa

TAYSHAS 2010 Spotlight: Historical Fiction and Fabulous Non-Fiction

Submitted by Mer L. on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 6:47pm

rushing past german historyThe Tayshas Reading List for 2010 was recently released and there are some great titles this year! The Tayshas Reading List promotes recreational reading for teens in 9th – 12th grades. Check out some of these great historical fiction and non-fiction reads or the entire 2010 reading list!

Tayshas Historical Fiction & Non-Fiction Reads:

 

Freeman Teens Read

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 1:00pm
pirate skullWe always have a great time in our Freeman Teens Read program and yesterday was no exception! We got some great recommendations from our teen readers, including:

TAYSHAS 2010 Spotlight: Fantastic, Futuristic and Horrific Realities

Submitted by Mer L. on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:39am
abstract3The TAYSHAS Reading List for 2010 was recently released and there are some great titles this year! The TAYSHAS Reading List promotes recreational reading for teens in 9th – 12th grades. Check out some of these great fantasy, horror, and science fiction reads or the entire 2010 reading list!
 

TAYSHAS Reads: Fantastic, Futuristic, and Horrific Realities

 

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