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Our new season of Chowder Chat kicks off with a discussion of our teen council's favorite creepy books, movies and TV shows. They also talk about library events, favorite Halloween memories and what they are currently reading.
Some books mentioned are for older teens or adults.
Books discussed are:
Three recent college graduates talked about their college experiences on June 6th, 2024. They answered questions and shared their thoughts on how to handle homework, managing your own schedule, how to make friends, what to bring and what to leave at home among other things.
The Teen Council discusses what they have planned for the summer along with books they think are good summer reads and books that they are looking forward to reading.
Don't forget to participate in our summer reading challenge too!
https://librarycedarmill.beanstack.com/
Books mentioned in this episode.
The teen council discusses the book, We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our Mark Oshiro reading challenge this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording.
Other books discussed were:
Lessons in Chemistry
Lord of the Flies
The Cost of Knowing
Macbeth
The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month.
News:
Teen Art Contest ends on March 30th The Mark Oshiro Reading Challenge starts on April 1st
Recommended reads:
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Shift by Hugh Howey
Recommended TV shows:
Lupin on Netflix (rated for adults) Friends Community
Next month's read:
We Are Not From Here by Jenny Sanchez Torres
The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors. Books discussed are:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar Perry Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
On January 8, 2024, the Teen Library Council interviewed the student writing group, Ad Meliora. They talk about what writing contests they have and the workshops they teach. They also share some of their favorite reads.
Ad Meliora website
Books discussed:
Babel
Minor Feelings
Pachinko
Homegoing
Anne of Green Gables
Lie Tree
Eragon and Murtaugh
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Grace of Kings
Poppy War
The Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen Council discusses some of their favorite winter reads and holiday movies as they prepare for Winter Break 2023.
Join our Winter Reading Challenge
Books discussed are:
Monster Orphan Spy by Matt Killeen Night Circus by Erin Morgensten (book for adults) Love in Winter Wonderland by A Bello Wool by Hugh Howey (book for adults) A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin (book for adults) Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans (made for adults)
Movies discussed are:
Anastasia Home Alone How the Grinch Stole Christmas Horton Hears a Who California Christmas Christmas Chronicles
Teen council dives into all things Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as we eagerly await the movie to come out. We also discuss books with many narrators and how these can be somewhat confusing unless handled well. There are many things we are thankful for this year, which we discuss as well.
Don't miss our tips for students studying for AP and IB tests (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate).
Books and websites discussed:
Winter Reading
Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
RevisionDojo IB (help with IB testing)
Guest List - Lucy Foley
A Game of Thrones - George Martin
Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo
Kahn Academy
Dry - Neil Shusterman
Long Way Down - Jason Reynolds
Infernal Devices - Cassandra Clare
Cat Farris presentation
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins
Find out more about your child’s literacy development and their progress towards becoming an independent reader. Learn how the Science of Reading can help you support your child’s literacy development in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Presented by Rachell Keys.
Rachell Keys is a School Psychologist currently working for the Northwest Regional Education Service District. Over the past twenty years she has worked to improve literacy outcomes in Oregon and nationally. She has pursued her passion to help all kids become successful readers in a variety of ways. Rachell taught courses on reading instruction at Portland State University, worked as the Literacy Coordinator for the Tigard-Tualatin School District, supported schools in Oregon as part of the Reading First initiative and tutored individual students during the pandemic.
This recording is part of our 2023 Parent Information Series. Slides of the presentation are available on our website.
The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.