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Okay, so I'm going along reading books in the teen section so I can recommend them to you guys, and BAM I find a new series (well, new to me) that I cannot put down. The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is super cool. There's Rose, a girl who kicks butt and doesn't really care about taking names. There's Lissa, her best friend who sometimes seems to be going crazy. Then, of course, you have their friends and enemies and the god-like mentor that is Dimitri. Sigh. There are currently four books in the series with two more expected in 2010. Check out the Vampire Academy Books website or Richelle Mead's blog for more info. You can also check out the Kern County Library website for a full review.
-Rachel
ME! I'm Rachel, the new Teen Librarian at Beale Memorial Library. I'm going to be working with David in the future, and we have some exciting ideas in the works. First, we are going to start the New Year off right with a new teen group. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG! for short) will be meeting January 19th, 2010 to discuss all the books, movies, music and games that teens love. We want to give YOU a voice here at the library. You will help make recommendations for what the library should purchase, and you will help plan new activities. Basically, we want what you want!
Anyway, come down to the library and say hello. I'm the short librarian with long brownish hair. I'm kind of all over the place, but if you don't happen to see me and you've got some great ideas you want to share just post a comment on the blog! I can't wait to hear from you!
Happy Holidays!
-Rachel
Anyway, come down to the library and say hello. I'm the short librarian with long brownish hair. I'm kind of all over the place, but if you don't happen to see me and you've got some great ideas you want to share just post a comment on the blog! I can't wait to hear from you!
Happy Holidays!
-Rachel