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Featured Staff Review: The Declaration

The Declaration by Gemma Malley

Surplus Anna has committed the worst crime known to humanity.

She was born.

In the not-so-distant future, a series of drugs called Longevity have made it possible to live forever, pausing the aging process indefinitely. No more disease. No more decay. No more death. However, in order to preserve the dwindling resources of the world, everyone must sign the Declaration agreeing to never have a child. Couples found in violation of this rule are severely punished and their offspring are considered illegals, or Surpluses.

Anna’s parents broke the rules. Since the age of two when the Authorities discovered her hidden in her parents’ attic, Anna has lived in a Surplus house, a training facility where are illegal persons are instructed and indoctrinated to be the servants for Legal people. Under a cruel mistress and her staff, children are beaten, belittled, tortured, and starved. All Anna can hope to be in her life is a Useful Asset to someone else. She’s taught about her horrible, selfish parents who have defied the law and nature to give her a miserable life. Classes are given in being totally subservient and submissive. She endures 15 years of abuse before someone arrives at her institution that changes everything.

Peter has been on the Outside for 15 years. He seems to know things about Anna that no one else in the world could know . . . He claims to know her parents. He says they still love her and want her back.

Following Peter and breaking out of her prison and into a network of helpful, caring adults could get Anna killed. But can she afford to give up this one chance at a life Outside?

Highly recommended for dystopia fans or anyone who likes a fast-paced story with good characters and interesting plot.

Review by Connie, CLP – Main

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Featured Teen Review: Forest of Hands and Teeth

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

I loved this book. I have to say I shied away from reading for a while but after i read this i started again. It a romance but at the same time has zombies… i know a weird mix but it’s wonderful. I have to say I didn’t care that much for the main character. She’s realy selfish but I think that’s what the book was about. The love and the selfishness.

Review by Brooke

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  • Alex Awards
    Each year ten books that are published for adults but are great for teens are honored.
  • Coretta Scott King Awards
    These awards honor the best works by African-American authors and illustrators.
  • Eisner Awards
    Get graphic! These annual awards honor comic books and graphic novels.
  • Odyssey Award
    Do you like to listen? The Odyssey Award honors the best audio books each year.
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    The Michael L. Printz Award is given each year to the best work of literature published for young adults.
  • William C. Morris Award
    A new award that honors the best book by a first-time author for teens.
  • YALSA Selected Booklists
    These booklists, selected annually, recognize great works for teens in a variety of categories, including paperbacks; graphic novels; and best books.

Looking for more great books? Try one of these resources.

  • Novelist Plus
    Can't remember a book but can describe the plot? Looking for something to read that's similar to your favorite book? Novelist can help! Library card barcode number required to access Novelist outside the library.
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    New York Public Library's teen page, including their annual "Stuff for the Teen Age" booklists.
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    Reviews, interviews and more.
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    These booklists, selected annually, recognize great works for teens in a variety of categories, including paperbacks; graphic novels; and best books.

Do you express yourself through writing? These resources will help you improve your writing, get published or even win prizes for your work.

  • Ralph Munn Creative Writing Award
    Express yourself by entering the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's own writing contest. Win cash and be published!
  • AdLit Writing Contests
    Although this is written as if it were for your parents or teachers, don't let that stop you from entering these contests.
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    Publishes poetry, fiction and non-fiction by teens.
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    Share your writing in this online gallery by the National Council of Teachers of English.
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    Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.

Online or in print, magazines are a great way to learn about new things or entertain yourself.

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