March is Women's History Month!

February New Books

Something to Blog About by Shana Norris.
Libby Fawcett creates a secret blog where she can write about her enemy in school, whom she later discovers is the daughter of the man her mom is engaged to.

The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman
It's 1960 and young Sophie, who is forced to spend her summer in an ancient home with her grandmother, makes a fantastical wish that sends her through time travel to 1860's slavery.

Becoming Dr. Q by Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD
Renowned neurosurgeon, Quiñones-Hinojosa, tells the story of how he goes from poverty-stricken in Mexico, to migrant-farmer in California, to finally graduating from Harvard's Medical School.

Hold Still by Nina LaCour
Caitlin tries to find her way back to school after her best friend Ingrid commits suicide. Groping for answers and some semblance of normalcy, Caitlin discovers Ingrid's journal and hopes to find some clues as to why she left.

Choker by Eizabeth Woods
Cara Lange feels invisible in school, at home and with her classmates.

Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
Tells the story of four 12-graders who strive to be perfect in every way.

Black History Month

Women of Hope

African Americans Who Made a Difference:
Maya Angelou
Ella J. Baker
Alexa Canady
Septima Poinsette Clark
Marian Wright Edelman
Fannie Lou Hamer
Toni Morrison
Alice Walker

Google Search Tips

From Library Journal Digital Shift

ALA's 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adult

Follow the link to view the list of YA Fiction to read this year!

eBooks vs. Paperbooks

I found this hilarious video on You Tube.

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Panem: Hunger Games