Lyons Regional Library

If you are looking for a book to give to a teenage reader, here's the reference you've been waiting for. Until now, there's been no accepted guide to what's good, bad, or indifferent in the flood of books coming off the presses in the hot new category of young-adult publishing. If it's true that you can't judge a book by its cover, it is especially true for teen books, as publishers take aim at a new class of readers. The books land on shelves without...

Letters from celebrated authors respond to an array of tough and meaningful questions from their young fans, giving a glimpse into the hearts and souls of kids today and the writers who have changed their lives.

"In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books that some people deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for schools, libraries, and communities across the United States. Intellectual freedom champion, the American Library Association, created Teaching Banned Books to Kids, a guide that includes both contemporary books that have been banned and classic literature that continues to be...

How do you get teens into your library? Sizzling Summer Reading Programs presents a variety of winning ideas organized by section so you can zero in on what interests you: incentives, thematic programs, novelties, participation, or teens with special needs. Richly illustrated with promotional materials, this book makes a great starting point for your designers & publicists. Start planning your program now & make a teen scene in the library next summer!...