Teen Summer Reading Contest

It is that time again: Teen Summer Reading is here!

For each teen or adult book you read or listen to this summer (June 1 through August 31), submit a review here. You could win a special prize:

* Grand Prize: Earn an entry in the drawing to win a VAIO® W Series mini notebook computer for each review you submit.

* Librarians' Choice Award: Win a 32GB iPod Touch if the teen librarians select your review as the best one of the summer.

* Your review also enters you in weekly drawings to win a Sno-Isle Teens Infamous for Information T-shirt and other prizes depending on your library.

Grand and Librarian's choice prizes funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

Grand Prize drawing takes place on September 1, 2010. See posted results on the Sno-Isle Teens Infamous for Information blog. We will notify the winner.

The Librarian's Choice Award will be announced Friday September 10th.

Teens must be 12-18 to participate.

Other Books to Movies

Like Jackie, I'm super excited about the upcoming Hunger Games movie (and totally support her choice of Eddie Izzard as Haymitch (though I think he could also do great as the costume designer :) But in the meanwhile there are a bunch of other cool books and graphic novels being made into movies this summer. I'm totally curious to see how these films turn out:



Beastly by Alex Flinn - A modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast", from the beast's point of view.



Jonah Hex graphic novels by Justin Gray - Old West bounty hunter in a battle between good and evil.



The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson - Swedish thrillers about a young goth hacker (recommended for mature teens/adults only...this series has some heavy stuff in it.)



Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley - One of my favorite gn series, this has it all...indie bands, awesome fights, video games, and romance!

Beat the rush and order the books today, so you will totally be ahead of the game when the movies come out :)

Summer of Service

This summer, the President has asked all Americans to consider ways in which they can help improve our country. As part of the Summer of Service, the White House has set up this website, where you can find volunteer opportunities.

Here is a video from Michelle Obama to tell you more about how you can help!