Word Out 2014

If you are looking for Word Out 2015 it is here. We have just changed names and locations on the web. The Word Out program is now TPLTeens Summer Edition and you can find us at: https://blogs.tpl.ca/teens/   Cheers

Review of Through the Woods by Emily Carroll Through the Woods by Emily Carroll is a graphic novel filled with short stories that follow fairy tale like themes. This graphic novel is one of the best books I have read in a long time. The short stories are filled with wonderful images and eerie tales […]

Congrats to Barney Wei for the first factual answer.  And congrats to Monidipa for the creative answer to "Come up with a creative way to wipe out bad memories and restore good ones." Here's her creative answer: A creative way would be to find a rare kind of scientist who can make a special gooey, […]

In saying good bye to all of your lovely readers and writers, I just wanted to remind you that we have our annual young writers conference this year on October 25th. If you follow the link it will take you to the registration page which has way more information than I have the energy to […]

Its hard to believe, but its September already, which means its time to wrap up WORD OUT for another year. To all the amazing WORD OUT participants in 2014 : You guys rock. Whether reviewing books, submitting creative writing, or just stopping by to see what other teens had to say, it was great to […]

Thus summer, we threw a contest. We asked you to find some cards, put them together like a puzzle, and be inspired by the image they created to do something creative. And you, WORD OUT folks, you came through with some amazing art. We had essays and short stories, poems and songs, drawings and collages […]

Uninvited by Sophie Jordan reviewed by Michelle Wouldn't it be nice to be able to identify every killer, every monster? Even before they come out of the darkness? Even before they hurt and kill? Wouldn't it be nice? It's not possible in our world. But it is for the world in Sophie's Jordan's amazing book, […]

What movie based on a book are these images from? 1-You have to live in Toronto to win the contest 2-You have to provide a valid email address so we can contact you if you win a prize (see privacy statement for more info) 3-Your entry must be submitted by Thursday September 4th at 11:59 PM […]

There are those times, those rare occasions that seem to bubble with a sense of limitless possibility, like you could do just about anything. Maybe it's a special night, a trip, doing something you've always wanted to. Or maybe you didn't even see it coming until you were in it and found yourself suddenly riding […]

Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher Reviewed by Michelle This book was unlike anything else I've ever read. In fact, even though I already read it, I would like a copy of my own. Just so I could hug it and look at its gorgeous cover and read it multiple times. It was a flawless book […]