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Patchogue Medford Library Young Adult Department

Friday, February 29, 2008

Teen Tech Week 2008 - Show Us How It Works!

What
Help us keep up with the latest techie innovations by showing us new devices (handhelds, gaming systems, communication tools) websites and tech tools that you think we haven't seen yet.

When
Anytime between 1:00 pm Sunday, March 2 and 4:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2008.

Where
At the YA desk, during library hours, or post a comment here on the blog.

How
Bring in the cool device and give a demo to the librarian on duty, or send us a hot link and a brief description of the website. In both cases, we want to know why you think this latest thing is so hot. Be sure your pitch to us is lively and convincing!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

2008 Printz Awards

Here are the winners of this year's Printz award for young adult literature. We have ALL these books, so come in and check them out!

Winner

The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean
Fourteen-year-old Symone's vacation to Antarctica turns into a dangerous adventure when her uncle becomes obsessed with seeking Symme's Hole, an opening that may lead to the center of the earth.


Honor Books


Dreamquake: Book 2 of the Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox
Aided by her family and her creation, Nown, Laura investigates the powerful Regulatory Body's involvement in mysterious disappearances and activities and learns, in the process, the true nature of the Place in which dreams are found.

One Whole and Perfect Day by Judith Clarke
As her irritating family prepares to celebrate her grandfather's eightieth birthday, sixteen-year-old Lily yearns for just one whole perfect day together.

Repossessed by A.M. Jenkins
A fallen angel, tired of being unappreciated while doing his pointless, demeaning job, leaves Hell, enters the body of a seventeen-year-old boy, and tries to experience the full range of human feelings before being caught and punished, while the boy's family and friends puzzle over his changed behavior.

Your Own Sylvia by Sylvia Hemphill
The author interprets the people, events, influences and art that made up the brief life of Sylvia Plath.