Teens @ Vancouver Public Library
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Apparently we think the perfect place for a library #meetcute is at the study carrels . Or maybe it’s just a nice spot to showcase some new and noteworthy #yaromance titles! We all love a lil romcom that tugs at our heartstrings so place your holds today. And be on the look out for some #lbgtqia romance titles soon ! . .... . . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yafiction #yareads #teenfiction #teenreads #romcom #igreads #bookstagram #bookhaul See more

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Today we bring you 4 fantasy titles to haunt and delight. Earn community service hours by reading and reviewing Advance Reader Copies of teen titles yet to be published. Swipe to see the books available this week and DM us with the title you’d like to review and at which branch you’d like to pick it up. First come, first served! Check back next week for more titles! For more information see: https://www.vpl.ca/program/teens-read-it-first.... . . . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensreaditfirst #ARC #advancereadercopy #raincoastbooks #eventide #sarahgoodman #torteen #eachofusadesert #markoshiro #agoldenfury #samanthacohoe #wednesdaybooks #downworld #rebeccaphelps #wattpadbooks #ya #teenbooks #yafic #yafantasy See more

I’ll admit to sneaking a peak at this ARC about French Revolution era alchemists and their dark rivals. Magic and science and a pretty cover! . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #teenreads #yafantasy #advancedreaderscopy #bookrecommedantions #yabooks #bookstagram #igreads See more

Well last night I finished reading the graphic novel DANCING AT THE PITY PARTY by @tylerfeder, published by @penguinteen. Love the title, love the cover, love the story, love the illustrations. Gotta lotta love for this book! I greatly admire Feder’s candidness in letting readers into the deeply tragic loss of her mother - they were REALLY close (sob!) - at the age of 19. When you read this book you will travel through Feder’s entire life. She describes her childhood, what he...r mom was like, the period of her mom’s illness and death, the funeral, how shocking it is that the world keeps turning and life marches on, how awkward people were with her afterwards. There is a hilarious do’s and don’ts section on how to behave toward a friend who is grieving! Feder tells her story with honesty, kindness and gentle humour. I was very surprised to find that a book about death could be so full of joy and hope - who knew? I just want to say thank you to @tylerfeder for taking readers on this journey with her and for making me feel like there is life after personal tragedy. It gives me hope! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #dancingatthepityparty #penguinteen #tylerfeder See more

"Art and protest will forever be bound together. And the beautiful thing about art, like activism, is that it allows us space to be curious and learn. Sharing art has helped me learn how to make my voice heard and ask better questions." In This Is What I Know About Art, Kimberly Drew describes what inspired her to get into the art world, start the Tumblr blog called Black Contemporary Art, become the social media manager for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and set... out on her own as a curator, writer, and activist. I couldn't put it down. Follow her @museummammy, check out Black Contemporary Art on Tumblr, and read her upcoming book with Jenna Wortham called Black Futures (coming out in December). #thisiswhatiknowaboutart #blackcontemporaryart #curation #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday @pocketchangecollective @pathwaysvancity @penguinteen See more

Lest we forget. VPL branches are closed today, but you can always take time to reflect and remember the lives lost at war. Check out these YA historical fiction novels that delve into World War I and II from your local branch. . .... . . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #lestweforget #remembranceday #yahistoricalfiction #poppy #yareads #teenreads #teenfiction #bookstagram #igreads See more

We can’t wait to chat about Frankly in Love by @davidoftheyoon! The novel follows Frank Li, a Korean-American teen, as he tries to navigate through his senior year. Yoon delves into the intricate relationships between family, friends, and first loves with the perfect mix of humour and emotion. Check out your copy today on VPL to Go and join the book club by signing up at [email protected]! . . .... . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenprograms #teenbookclub #yafic #franklyinlove #davidyoon #yacontemporary #yaromance #ownvoices See more

It’s a historic day today and we want to celebrate some #blackgirlmagic with these amazing new & noteworthy titles by these amazing authors! We have a wonderful mix of contemporary and fantasy titles, as well as a collection of short stories. Get ready to feel inspired and in awe of these powerful narratives. Place your holds starting.... now! . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #ownvoices #blacklivesmatter #yareads #teenreads #bookhaul #igreads #bookstagram #yafantasy #yafiction See more

Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but not sure how? Join us for D&D 101 and 102 on October 17 and Oct 23 & 24! We’ll be going through the ins and outs of the game and how to map out your quest online via Zoom. Register by emailing [email protected]! . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #roll20 #teenprograms See more

Teens Read it First is back! Earn community service hours by reading and reviewing Advance Reader Copies of teen titles yet to be published. Swipe to see the books available this week and DM us with the title you’d like to review and at which branch you’d like to pick it up. First come, first served! Check back next week for more titles! For more information see: https://www.vpl.ca/program/teens-read-it-first . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensreaditfirst #ARC #advancereadercopy #raincoastbooks #masterofpoisons #andreahairston #torteen #fable #adrienneyoung #wednesdaybooks #waywardwitch #brooklynbrujaseries #zoraidacordova #sourcebooksfire #theprincesswillsaveyou #sarahhenning #fantasy #ya #teenbooks #yafantasy See more

We honour the survivors of Indian Residential Schools by learning more. Read about survivors' experiences, and remember the children who died. Read about the schools' lasting effects on families and communities, and recognize the intergenerational strength and resilience of those affected. All the books in this post are available as ebooks, and more titles about residential schools are available in our open branches. #orangeshirtday #childrights #everychildmatters #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #sept30

This is a great opportunity for high school students -- the JEA/NSPA high school journalism convention is online this year! This is a massive event that usually... brings in thousands of students from around North America, with terrific workshops and keynote speakers. Sign up here for the early bird rate, and to apply for needs-based scholarships: http://orlando.journalismconvention.org/ See more

New books are making their back onto our shelves like They Went Left by Monica Hesse! If you’re in the mood for some beautiful and heartbreaking historical fiction set in World War II, this is your book. Place your holds today ! . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #fridayreads #monicahesse #theywentleft #yahistoricalfiction #teenfiction #yareads #igreads #bookstagram See more

Teen ESL Conversation Circle starts next Wednesday, Sept 23, from 4-5 pm on Zoom. Tell your friends. We play games, laugh together, and meet new people. To register, email [email protected]. See you soon! #ell #esl #eslconversation #learning #vsb39 #languagegames @vsb39 @pathwaysvancity @lrpvancity @raycamcentre @vancouverpubliclibrary @girlswholeap @vancouverparks

All you young writers...

Looking for your next read and looking to join a book club? Look no further! Join us next week on Thursday, September 17 @ 4-5pm on Zoom to discuss The Kingdom of Back by @marieluthewriter. Download your copy on OverDrive and register at [email protected]! . . . .... . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #marielu #thekingdomofback #teenbookclub #yafantasy #yahistoricalfiction #teenfiction #yareads #igreads #bookstagram See more

Teen Summer Challengers, don't forget to fill out your end-of-season survey by tomorrow at midnight! We're doing another random prize draw for survey participants on Friday, Sept. 4 & winners will be contacted by Sept 11. (If you registered for Teen Summer Challenge and didn't receive a survey, email [email protected]). #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teensummerchallenge #prizes

Robin Ha's (single) mother wanted to give them both a new start, so abruptly moved Robin to Huntsville, Alabama, and married. Robin thought this trip to the US was for vacation - she didn't know she was leaving Seoul permanently! She didn't get to say goodbye to her many close friends, or even pack her things. Huntsville in the 1990s was a rough place for Robin and her mom... but spoiler alert: they make it out! Find out how in this moving graphic-style memoir - @robinhaart tackles bullying, starting over, staying connected to loved ones, and the power of being able to draw your own story. #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #ownvoices

A big thank you to all 119 Teen Summer Challenge participants! You sent in 107 Reading Challenge submissions, and 48 Creative Challenges - and really showed how engaged and artistic you are. Here are another couple of mood boards to make you think. Stay tuned for info about our mid-September programs! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teensummerchallenge #moodboard #endofsummer