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Teens: ’s comments from the Teens @ Pewaukee Public Library group.

Ashley: Thanks for sharing the link to that book! I didn't know that this existed either. Looks awesome! I'm ordering a copy of the book right now to add to the library's collection.

If anyone wants to place a hold on The Manual of Aeronautics please visit or call the library and we can help you get your hands on this book. :)

After a leave of absence, your favorite Teen Librarian is back in action. First order of business: Order some new books for the Young Adult area! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these exciting new books:

Allies and Assassins by Justin Somper
The Girl with the Windup Heart by Kady Cross
The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
The Story of Owen Dragonslayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
Popular Vintage Wisdom for the Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagnen
Now and Forever by Susane Colasanti

What new books are you most excited to read?

Are there any books that you really want to see on your library's shelves? Let us know and we can probably make it happen!

The new books listed here all need to be processed, but you can look for these titles in the New Books area soon. In the meantime, go ahead an place your holds today if you see something here that looks good!

What did you make of the illustrations included in this book? Did you like the style? Did you think that the illustrations enhanced your reading experience in any way? Why or why not?

Leviathan is a book that falls into the Steampunk genre. Steampunk is a type of science fiction and alternative history that is usually set in Victorian times (often in England). Technology more advanced than what you would have seen in Victorian times is often featured in the story, but all of this technology is run on steam power. The machinery is fairly clunky, and gears are often featured in the style.

Have you ever read any books other than this one from the steampunk genre? If you have, tell us about them.

Whether you have read other steampunk books or not, tell us what you think of this genre. Do you like the style? What do you like or not like about it?

This is Blair posting-

Even before I began the book, I was intrigued by the different ways certain advances were made in this steampunk-esque alternate history. Both Deryn and Alek have compelling storylines, and I'm anxious to find out what happens next.

Hey everyone! Just a few things that everyone should know about this book club before we get started.

First, if you still need a copy of the book so that you can start reading, be sure to visit the library ASAP and talk to a Children's Librarian. As of this moment (June 23) all paper copies of the book have already been check out by eager teen readers. If you still need a copy of the book, we will have to place you on the hold list so that you will get a copy of the book when one is returned by another reader. Those of you who have already finished the book: Please return it to the library ASAP so that someone else can get started on the book. Thanks!

The good news: Copies of the audiobook remain! Pick up a copy of the book on CD at the Children's Desk soon before those run out too. I have listened to this book on CD before, and it's actually a lot of fun to listen to. The narrator is fantastic and makes the story come alive.

For the first few weeks, we are going to try to limit discussion of the book to topics that will be introduced during the first 20 chapters of the book. During this time, please try to keep your posts spoiler-free so that the ending isn't given away to someone who hasn't finished reading the book yet. Starting on July 7, however, all bets are off and we will begin discussing the ending of the book. If you haven't finished the book by this time that's absolutely fine. Take your time and finish whenever you are able. Just be warned that there may be some talk about the book's ending here.

Do you have other questions about the book club? Post your questions here, or visit the library and talk to one of the Children's Librarians.

Hi! Is everyone ready for the Summer Book Club? We are! First things first: What is your gut reaction? Are you enjoying the book? What do you like? What don't you like?

Please, no spoilers about the end of the book just yet. No everyone has had a chance to finish. Even if you have yet to finish the book, go ahead and tell us what you think so far!

Fantastic suggestions, Ashley! Lots of great steampunk reads, and from a wide range of sub-genres too. Love it!

Everyone, keep the books coming. Don't forget that reading something from the sci-fi and steampunk genres are two of the challenges listed in your Extra Challenge booklet, so watch this space for more ideas.

This week's Teen Event is the Egg Drop! Build a contraption that will (hopefully) protect a egg from a dangerous fall. We'll be dropping our eggs in the library from the main floor down to the lower level. How many eggs do you think will go SPLAT? Will yours survive the fall?

As always, please sign up in advance for this program by visiting, calling (262-691-5670, ex. 32), or e-mailing the library.

Lauren - Better late than never! Hope you're enjoying it.
Anusha - That book sounds really interesting. Adding another book to my own to-read list...

This year our theme for the Summer Reading Program is "Spark a Reaction." This theme is all about the science, science fiction, and steampunk genres.

Let's get a discussion started about this theme. What books have you read that you would recommend to other teens that fall into these categories? Tell us the title, the author, and a little bit about what makes the book a good read.

This week on June 19 we will also be having our first Teen Event of the summer. I hope that you're as excited about this week's Cookies and Karaoke event as I am!

As always, please sign up in advance for this program by visiting, calling (262-691-5670, ex. 32), or e-mailing the library.

Don't want to sing? That's fine. Every performer needs a good audience, so please come anyway.

Hello, teens! Watch this thread for reminders about everything that is happening this summer at the Pewaukee Public Library. Our theme this summer is "Spark a Reaction," so expect to see a lot of science, science fiction, and steampunk in the coming weeks.

Don't forget that today (June 16) is the first day that you can visit the library with your reading booklets and collect prizes. Hope to see you at the library soon!

Great choices, everyone! Keep the posts coming. It's always so interesting to see what everyone else is reading. We can find out about a lot of great new books that way. :)

I (Sandy) currently have The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith on my stack at home. I've read and enjoyed this author's other books, and I'm looking forward to another light summer romance.

This month our Teen Book Club will also be doing something pretty special at our last meeting of the year on April 23. Our book for this month is The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Pick up a copy of the book in advance at the Children's Desk.

At our book club meeting we will be watching the movie based on the book, staring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson. After watching the movie we will discuss both the book and the film. And as always, snacks will be served. Please come and join us!

On Wednesday, April 16 we will be showing a movie here at the library starting at 1:30 pm. This movie is based on the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. (For legal reasons, I'm not allowed to post the actual title of the movie, but I'm sure you can figure it out.)

Everyone who wants to attend this movie MUST pick up a ticket in advance. Tickets are free and are available at the Children's Desk. Visit us ASAP to pick up your tickets!

As always, there will be snacks.

For the month of March, Teen Book Club will be having a Graphic Novel Extravaganza! We will be reading three graphic novels this month: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang, and Will Whit by Laura Lee Gulledge.

Since graphic novels are usually fairly quick reads anyone who wants to participate should have plenty of time to read all three books before we meet on March 26. If you find, however, that you're simply unable to read all three books then don't worry - just pick and choose the ones that you want to read. No worries.

Stop in at the library and pick up copies of the books as soon as possible from the Children's Desk!

If you're in this group and seeing this message then you probably already know that YA books are awesome. Be sure that your friends and family - especially the adults in your lives - know that the books that are out there for you to read are amazing! This article does a really awesome job of talking about how a book should not be discounted just because it's marketed for teens:

https://medium.com/geek-empire-1/f76f...

Last week the winners of the 2014 Printz Award were announced. This award is given every year to the "book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature." Follow this link to see this year's winners.

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz-award

Have you read any of these books? Do you think that they're the best of the best, or are there other great titles out there that were passed over?

Author J.K. Rowling now says that Ron and Hermione should not have ended up together at the end of the series. What are your thoughts?

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014...