Our collection and services are specifically geared for grades 6-12. We have books, graphic novels, magazines, games, and computers in our Teen Room, with manga, anime, and music located directly outside of the room. We also offer download subscriptions for movies, books, music, and comics, as well as a full calendar of programs and events.
Just Mercy
In 1983, Bryan Stevenson was an intern with the Southern Prisoners Defense Committee (now known as the Southern Center for Human Rights). Twenty-three and newly graduated from college, he did not know that he was about to embark on a career that would save the lives of many innocent people. Bryan's first case was working with a man named Henry. All Bryan needed to do on their initial meeting was impart the knowledge that the [...]
All About the ALAYMAs! (American Library Association Youth Media Awards)
I LOVE Awards Season! Every year at the Midwinter conference of the American Library Association, committees name the best books of the year. Many of the categories are likely familiar to you: Newbery is the year's best Children's literature by an American author, the Caldecott honors the best illustrations. The Printz is the best Young Adult literature of the year (and we have a brand new Printz bibliography for you here at SDL.) There [...]
Stranger Things: Will Byers Secret Files
As you may know, I am in love with Stranger Things. And the marketing department and writers of Random House are totally feeding my obsession. They have released a bunch of books that delve into the lives of all our favorite characters. Will Byer's Secret Files just might be my favorite. The book is set up like a Trapper Keeper, complete with the satisfying Velcro rip opening. Inside are all of the things Will [...]
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?
Check out SDL’s Teen Booklists!
- Alchemy! Alchemy! Alchemy!
- Amelia Bloomer Project
- Boarding School Stories
- Books for Guys
- Books You Need to Read Before High School
- Ghostly Visitors, Good and Evil
- Horror
- If You Like Sports
- New, Old & Retold
- Teen Thumbs Up Award
- Teens in Tough Times
Award Winning Books
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR TEENS
