Submitted by: Sameen Y and Nudrut M., members of Leaside Branch Youth Advisory Group. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor This is the first book in a duology that will whisk you away to a world so beautiful and fine, you'll wish to stay there forever. The sequel is Muse of Nightmares. Six of Crows by Leigh […]
Youth Advisory Group volunteers attend a session on 3D Design at Leaside Branch. The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a group of teenagers who volunteer and attend meetings to discuss the development of teen spaces at the library. This blog post explains a little bit about what happens at Leaside YAG. Number of Members: 21 […]
Review by Fariha, age 17, Albert Campbell Youth Advisory Group member This duology is nothing short of incredible and finishing it has rendered me speechless. I love high fantasy so much and the world in Strange the Dreamer is truly so different from the others I’ve encountered. I'm in awe of this world, this concept, […]
Review by: Helen L, 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group I really enjoyed reading this book. Some of the dialogues between characters were genuine and entertaining, and the characters' personalities are distinctive. Sometimes I feel they are not just the characters in the author's mind but the people in real life. If I […]
Review by: Ryan K, 14, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group After everyone in her family became supers, Bell is expected by everyone to become a Super of her own. When Bell fails to become a Super on recruitment Day, Bell is discouraged that she would not get powers. A villain from The Counter […]
Review by: Jenny, 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. This story takes place in Madeline Whittier’s house in Los Angeles, California. Her house is filled with pure white furniture and white walls, making her large collection of books the only thing that stands out. Madeline is a typical teenager, at first glance, except […]
Review by Sameen, age 15, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group On the second Sabbat of Twelfthmoon, in the city of Weep, a girl fell from the sky. If I had to describe Laini Taylor's "Strange the Dreamer" in one word, I would call it entrancing. Not only can’the premise and plot teleport you […]
Review by: Susan, 13, member of Leaside branch Youth Advisory Group. From the very first page, I was met with romance, fantasy and breathtaking intensity. This story carries sadness, hope, joy and love. It showed me the importance of one’s country and the value of love and how much it can cloud your decision making […]
Review by Esther, member of the Cedarbrae Youth Advisory Group. If your a fan of fantasy, romance and mystery, Caraval is definitely a book for you. Written by Stephanie Garber, Caraval tells the story of Scarlett Dragna and her adventures through the Carval show, the once-in-a-lifetime performance filled with magic and mystery. All available formats. […]
Review by Sarah, age 16. I adore The Perks of Being a Wallflower so much. This book is about a boy named Charlie, who is going into his freshman year of high school in the early 90s. He writes letters to someone the reader doesn’t know, telling them about his experiences throughout the year; from […]