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October 8, 2006
GET ACTIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY
The Young Adult Library Services Association will celebrate its ninth annual TEEN READ WEEK during the week of October 15-21, 2006. Teens across the country voted online for their favorite theme and their choice, "GET ACTIVE." encompasses the wide variety of ways that teens can become more engaged intheir communities and in their own lives.
Boyers, Sara Jane TEEN POWER POLITICS: MAKE YOURSELF HEARD.
This inviting book introduces young people to their own political importance. Student cartoons and quotes by leaders and young people enhance the overview of the political system and the wealth of practical ideas. (YA 323.042 B) For young people in grades 9 to 12.
Halpin, Mikki IT'S YOUR WORLD--IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT CHANGE IT: ACTIVISM FOR TEENAGERS
Teens will learn how to get involved at home, at school and in their community. (YA 371.8 H) For young people in grades 8 to 11
Hoose, Phillip IT'S OUR WORLD, TOO! STORIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
This title spotlights young activits including those who sopke out against violence, hunger and prejudice. (YA 302.14 H) For young people in grades 6 to 9.
Levine, Ellen FREEDOM'S CHILDREN: YOUNG CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVITISTS TELL THEIR OWN STORIES
Thirty African-Americans who were children and teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s talk about their involvement in the civil rights movement. (YA 973.0496 L) For young people in grades 7 to 10.
FOR FICTION LOVERS, TRY THESE...
Bruchac, Joseph CODE TALKER
While attending mission school, Ned Begay fought to preserve his Navajo language and customs, and as a teenager enlisted in the army, he became a Navajo code talker during World War II. A powerful novel about a young person who fought for the rights of his cultural heritage. (YA FIC BRUCHAC) For young people in Grades 6 to 9.
Fleischman, Paul SEEDFOLKS
A crowd of different voices narrates this moving novel of neighbors who find unexpected rewards when they work together to create a community garden. (YA FIC FLEISCHMAN) For young people in Grades 5 to 8.
Hiaasen, Carl HOOT
Middle-schooler Roy Eberhardt leads the efforts to preserve an endangered owl's nesting ground in this rollicking mystery-adventure. (YA FIC HIAASEN) For young people in Grades 5 to 8.
These selections come from the "Teen Read Week:Get Active!" booklist created by Judy Nelson and Gillian Engberg published in the September 15, 2006 issue of BOOKLIST.
Submitted by Mrs. Jackson
Head of Young Adult Services
Posted by fjacksonem at October 8, 2006 4:13 PM