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We lost a lot of important things and people last year, and it looks like we’re on track for more losses and heartbreaks in the coming years. But, I guess we knew what we signed up for, eh?… continue reading Take Your Broken Heart, Make It Into Art
By written by Rachel F. October 20, 2017
Banned books—more like the best books , am I right? Some of the most frequently challenged books (at least according to the American Library Association’s list of Frequently… continue reading Young Adult (Best!) Banned Books
By written by Rachel F. September 26, 2017
It's no surprise that I’ve been a reader forever. Menus, cereal boxes, adult novels – anything that sat still and had writing on it was fair game for the younger version of me.… continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Paula Danziger
By written by Rachel F. July 20, 2017
It's pretty much summer time and I don't know about you, but in the summer, I get the urge to travel. However, being a grown up comes with the fact that you can't just up and take off… continue reading Great YA Road Trip Books for Pride Month!
By written by Rachel F. June 14, 2017
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month , so I thought I would share some exciting developments in the world of Asian American superheroes! There's a brand new Hulk in… continue reading Asian American Superheroes
By written by Rachel F. May 3, 2017
I hear tell that April is National Letter and Card Writing month and I thought, well, you could always write to your congressperson , but in addition, you could also read some books about letter… continue reading Letters of Note in YA Lit
By written by Rachel F. April 26, 2017 1
Excited for the new live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast ? Me too... kind of? Maybe? I hope it will be amazing? Either way, good or bad, at least we'll always have all kinds of different… continue reading Beauty and the Beast Retellings
By written by Rachel F. March 17, 2017
Everyone has always been so hot and bothered for those Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Is it the togas? Is it young Harry Hamlin in that total camp classic Clash of the Titans movie from the… continue reading Norse Mythology – Retold Tales for a New Generation
By written by Rachel F. March 15, 2017
I have weird memories of being a teenage girl—I’m pretty sure that I thought I was right about everything when maybe I was in actuality not so swift on the uptake. It’s… continue reading Teen Girls in Comics: The People I Wish I Would Have Been
By written by Rachel F. January 11, 2017
It's winter! It's the holiday season! You know what would be a great idea right now? Escaping into a collection of Young Adult wintery/holiday themed novels while your mom tries to get you… continue reading Winter Holiday-Themed Short Story Collections
By written by Rachel F. December 23, 2016
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... to be a lady who likes comics. One day you get to celebrate the appearance of the first African American woman to own a comic book store on a… continue reading Let's Hear It For the Ladies (in comics)!
By written by Rachel F. December 21, 2016 1
Do you have a favorite YouTuber? Maybe you love John and Hank Green and their community of Nerdfighters ? Are you more of a Vine (RIP) enthusiast? Whomever your fave and on whatever… continue reading Social Media Stars Write Books, Don't They?
By written by Rachel F. December 13, 2016
It’s that time of year again—the beginning of fall when temperatures start to fall and the pumpkin spice must flow. That means it’s almost Teen Read Week —the week of… continue reading Teen Read Week Is Upon Us!
By written by Rachel F. October 11, 2016
I love a graphic novel—and even better I love a graphic novel memoir . There is something so much more intimate about reading the words AND pictures when someone shares her story. Or maybe… continue reading Graphic Novel Memoirs
By written by Rachel F. August 24, 2016
Sometimes you just can't believe the story someone is telling you . Maybe it’s because it seems too fantastical or maybe it’s just because the storyteller is untrustworthy. Maybe… continue reading The Unreliable Narrator: Who Can You Trust?
By written by Rachel F. August 19, 2016 2
On Monday, January 4, the Library of Congress (along with the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader ) announced a new National Ambassador for Young People’s… continue reading Gene Luen Yang named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
By written by Rachel F. January 5, 2016
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I've written before about some of my favorite Young Adult titles this year, but I'm not the only librarian who loves reading YA. In October, three of our librarians—Erin H. from… continue reading Our 50 Favorite YA Books of 2015
By written by Rachel F. December 29, 2015 2
When new acquaintances find out I’m a librarian, our conversations generally go in one of two directions—either people apologize for not reading enough OR they quiz me about the latest… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: YA? Why Not!
By written by Rachel F. November 17, 2015 4
Summer Reading is here . For those about to take on the challenge of the School District of Philadelphia’s official lists (or anyone who knows a student who must), we’d like to salute… continue reading Mobile Summer Reading
By written by Adam F. May 30, 2014
Sync is a new summer reading program, sponsored by Audio File Magazine , that offers two free audiobooks a week from May 15 - Aug 14. The audio titles are chosen specifically for teen readers, and… continue reading Sync Free YA Audiobooks to Your Earphones
By written by Jamie W. May 13, 2014