National Teen Read Week

"Picture It "

October 16, 2011 through October 22, 2011

Page Master Read-A-Thon
Last Year Fitzgerald teens read over 6,000 pages during the Page Master Read-A-Thon, with top reader Zachary Ewing leading the way. This year our goal is 50 books or 7,000 pages. Anyone, between the ages of 11 and 19, who wants to be part of meeting that goal can pick up a reading log starting October 14 and turn them in any time before October 24.

Poster Contest

Teens are invited to make and submit a poster depicting their favorite book title. Posters need to be in by October 17 in order to display them during Teen Read week on the Teen Spot wall. Winners will be announced on October 24. Posters need to be appropriate for all ages to view and final say is left up to library staff.

Teen Week programs are open to all young people between the ages of 11 and 19. All programs are free.

Sponsored by YALSA

Ages: 13 thru 18
From: August 1 thru October 31 2011
Ask at the front desk for more information or
Go to www.ala.org/teenread

Any Middle School or High School students who would like to apply to TAG needs to stop by the front desk and pick up a TAG application packet as soon as possible. Applications are due by September 22, 2011 and should be left at the front desk for Vicky Dierker. New members should receive their invitations by October 1. Former TAG members who are being invited back will receive invitations by September1, 2011. The TAG group is for mature middle school and high school students who wish to volunteer their time at the Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Library. The first TAG meeting for the new school year will meet Saturday September 3, 2011. Hope to see you there.

Now through September 16, go to www.ala.org/teenread and click on Teens Top Ten Nominations to cast your vote for the best teen book. You must be between the ages of 12 and 19 to vote.

Age: 11
Grade: 6th
Favorite Author: Jeff Kinney
Favorite band: Sum 41
Favorite Movie: Madea's Big Happy Family
Marquan is unique because he has "a talent for singing and a lot of people like me as a friend."
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President: Marquan Norris
Vice President: Zack Ewing
Secretary: Keri Melton
Poems, Essays, Comics, and Short Stories to be place in Teen Literary Journal: "Shut up & Listen" For more information contact Vicky Dierker at the Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Library or one of your TAG members.
Teen Book Review
Title: Alice in Rapture: Sort Of
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Rating: 5/5
"This is a really good book! I feel like a lot of girls can relate to this book and this only like book for girls. This book is good for any girl who has a boyfriend."
Tamara Sears
Age 12