2008 Battle of the Books
Posted: August 20th, 2008 under Books, Photos, SCLS Programs, Uncategorized. Comments: none
The 2008 Battle of the Books was held at Javits Lecture Center on Saturday August 16. Thirty-seven teams demonstrated their knowledge of eight titles: Best Foot Forward, Code Orange, Flush, Heat, Hidden Talents, Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, The Two Princesses of Bamarre, and Wolf Rider.
However, the Battle was about more than books. Memorable moments included awards given to first time attendees East HamptonLibrary, Elwood PUblic Library, and Riverhead Free Library. It was nice to see the classy teams from Connetquot Public Library and Sachem Public Library, who arrived as an entire team on Monday night, ready to cheer on the winners. However, the highlight of the evening was the standing ovation given by the Patchogue-Medford Library to the Sayville Library.
Suffolk teens and teen services are exemplary!
A listing of recognized teams may be found on the Battle page.
The slide show displayed above is a sample of Suffolk teams preparing for Battle of the Books.
Graphic Novel Survivor
Posted: July 14th, 2008 under Books, SCLS Programs. Comments: 2
YALSA’s 2008 Great Graphic Novel selection committee is seeking teen input. Do you have a group of teens who would be willing to voice their opinions about the current slate of nominated titles? Any group of teens who would like to meet at their local library, look over a selection of titles ( the books will be supplied) and vote for their favorites is welcome!
If you have a potential group (any size) that might be interested, please contact Barbara Moon.
View the nominated list.
Nominate a title.
Purpose of Recommended Graphic Novel List:
“The list presents graphic novels published in the past 16 months that are recommended reading for teens aged twelve to eighteen. It is a general list of graphic novels, both fiction and nonfiction, selected for proven or potential appeal to the personal reading tastes of teens.
For the purpose of the committee, graphic novels are defined to include trade compilations and original works published in a sequential art format. Such titles should incorporate acceptable literary and artistic quality with effectiveness of presentation.
Standard selection criteria consistent with the Library Bill of Rights shall apply. Librarianship focuses on individuals, in all their diversity, and that focus is a fundamental value of the Young Adult Library Services Association and its members. Diversity is, thus, honored in the Association and in the collections and services that libraries provide to teens.”
SCLS to YOU
Posted: June 10th, 2008 under SCLS Programs. Comments: none
The SCLS to YOU box is traveling around the county. Filled with lots of prizes and surprises, its a package that Catherine has described it as “Christmas and Spring Cleaning.” Ten libraries (West Babylon, Commack, Patchogue-Medford, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, Port Jefferson, Northport, Hauppauge, North Babylon, Sachem, and Hampton Bays) have already received the box and sent it on. If you would like to join the fun and get on the SCLS to YOU mailing list, leave a note on Teen Librarian.