Teens

Landing Your First Job

Submitted by Leanne Posey on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:29pm

resumeWorkforce Solutions will be hosting a seminar aimed at teens titled "Landing Your First Job" at the Kingwood Branch Library in the Training Lab.  This seminar will take place on both Saturday, May 18th and Saturday, May 25th at 10 a.m.  This seminar is free of charge and will focus on applying for jobs, interviewing skills, and resumes.  All skills and tips that can be applied to both jobs and colleges.  For more information, call Leanne, YA Librarian for more information at 281-360-6804. 

Registration is required; please register by calling 281-360-6804 or by going online to the Events Calendar and self-registering. 

YALSA's Great Graphic Novels 2013

Submitted by Veronica G. on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 10:52am

YALSA, Young Adults Services Association of American Libraries Association, provides an annual list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens. These titles are selected for their “good quality literature and appealing reading for teens.” The recommendations are a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles

Listed below are highlights of the Top Ten Great Graphic Novels. Visit here for all Top Ten or here for all 55 titles.

While You're Waiting for This, Check Out One of These...

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 11:35am

divergent seriesAre you a fan of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series or currently waiting to get your hands on a copy of Insurgent?  Whether you’re eagerly awaiting the publication of book three or you’re just looking for another great read, consider checking out a book from this list.  What do you recommend?

 

 

 

New Romance and Chick Lit Reads for Teens

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 2:59pm

Heart doodle by Chris OlsonWith February and Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to feature some new chick lit and romantic reads.  What are your favorite teen romance titles?

 

 

Science Fiction Reads for Teens

Submitted by Mer L. on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 12:28pm

Alien with feelers by SmeerchWhether you’re already a fan of science fiction or you want to explore the genre more, you might check out some of these reads that are newly released or new to our shelves.  What great science fiction reads to you recommend?

 

 

 

 

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