The Teen Council discusses their top reads of the year, what they are reading currently and what they are thankful for.

Books discussed are:

Cinder Daughter of the Deep 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Throne of Glass Court of Thorns and Roses (for older teens and adults) Amulet graphic novel Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz (for older teens and adults) Slaughterhouse 5 (for older teens and adults) One House Left by Vincent Ralph Dune (for older teens and adults) Great Gatsby (for older teens and adults)

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:

• Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
• It by Stephen King
• Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
• Severance by Ling Ma
• Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories
• Goosebumps
• Westfallen by Ann Brashares
• The Watch That Ends the Night by Allan Wolf
• Babel by RF Kuang
• Dune by Frank Herbert

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.

• Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
• Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson
• Squire by Sara Alfageeh
• Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
• When the Ground is Hard by Malla Nunn
• 14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph
• Nanny Wanted by Lizzie Barber
• Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow
• Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
• This Book Kills 
• Dry by Neil Shusterman
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
• Wool series
• Scythe by Neal Shusterman

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