Teen Writers' Studio

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Do you love making up stories, poems, or dreaming about writing a novel one day? Do you want to meet other teens who share the same passion? Join us for an informal session where you can meet other writers, do a few exercises, talk about how to improve your work and bounce ideas off each other. You will never be required to share your work, but if you'd like to, this is a safe space and judgment free zone. Open to all middle and high school students. 

Untitled by Elizabeth M is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Upcoming sessions

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Celebrate Women's History Month

March 1, 2018 | jonesw

March is Women's History Month! Celebrate by reading about the amazing accomplishments of women throughout history. 

Sonia Sotomayor by Barbara Kramer
Tallchief : America's prima ballerina by Maria Tallchief

Ballerina Maria Tallchief describes her childhood on an Osage reservation, the development of her love of dance, and her rise to success in that field.

Share a Story: Love Storytime

February 14, 2018 | jonesw

Did you miss our Love Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions for a storytime you can do at home.

From Storytime

Sweet hearts by Jan Carr

A young girl celebrates Valentine's Day by making and hiding paper hearts around the house for her family to discover. Includes directions for making hearts and a brief history of Valentine's Day.

2018 Alex Award Winners

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the Alex Award. The Alex Award recognizes the best adult books that have appeal for teens. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today.

The clockwork dynasty : a novel by Daniel H. Wilson
Down among the sticks and bones by Seanan McGuire

2018 Stonewall Book Award

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the Stonewall Book Award. The Stonewall Book Award is given annually to the best children's and young adult books that explore the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today.

2018 Stonewall Winners

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

"Suzette returns home to Los Angeles from boarding school and grapples with her bisexual identity when she and her brother Lionel fall in love with the same girl, pushing Lionel's bipolar disorder to spin out of control and forcing Suzette to confront her own demons"--.

2018 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. This year, the finalists include pirates, artists, and more. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today.

2018 YALSA Nonfiction Winner

Vincent and Theo : the Van Gogh brothers by Deborah Heiligman

"The true story of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh"--.

2018 William C. Morris Award Winners

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the William C. Morris Award. Since 2009, the Morris Award honors a first-time author writing for teens. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today.

2018 Morris Award Winner

The hate u give by Angie Thomas

After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died.

2018 Michael L. Printz Award Winners

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the Michael L. Printz Award. The Printz Award honors the best book written for teens every year. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today.

2018 Printz Award Winner

We are okay by Nina LaCour

After leaving her life behind to go to college in New York, Marin must face the truth about the tragedy that happened in the final weeks of summer when her friend Mabel comes to visit.

Mock Caldecott 2018 Winner

February 12, 2018 | jonesw

The votes are in! After a fierce competition, the winner of the Canton Public Library Mock Caldecott 2018 is:

After the fall : how Humpty Dumpty got back up again by Dan Santat

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.

Join us in celebrating the Caldecott Awards at our Family Reading Night on February 20.  

Share a Story: Sick & Get Well Storytime

February 7, 2018 | jonesw

Did you miss our Sick & Get Well Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions for a storytime you can do at home.

From Storytime

Llama Llama home with Mama by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he is sick, so when Mama Llama begins to feel sick, too, Llama Llama knows how to take care of her.

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