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Notes from Jen... February is here, and that can only mean one thing... it's time for chocolate! Whether Valentine's Day finds you full of love or full of angst, there's nothing like chocolate to make it better. Also, there are lots of fun library programs happening this month, so be sure to check out the "What's Going On?" column. These Books are Winners! Each year in January, the winners of the Michael L. Printz award are announced. The Printz is awarded to teen books that exemplify literary excellence. The Winner: Going Bovine by Libba Bray In Going Bovine, Cameron, a sixteen-year-old slacker, sets off on a madcap road trip along with a punk angel, a dwarf sidekick, a yard gnome and a mad scientist to save the world and perhaps his own life. Honor Books in our collection: Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman Once Charles Darwin sets his rational mind to marry the religious Emma Wedgeworth, they both must take a leap of faith in order to build a life together. The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a monstrumologist, races against time to save his town (and himself) from the anthropophagi, a pod of monstrous creatures who prey on humans. Punkzilla by Adam Rapp Fourteen-year-old runaway Jamie, homeless and strung out, embarks on a harrowing journey to reach his dying brother. Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973 by John Barnes Karl Shoemaker wants to begin his senior year with a new identity separate from his counseling group, his alcoholic mother and the legacy of his dead father. Your Friend Wants you to Read This Jimi & Me —Jaime Adoff Could you imagine if your dad died and you and your mom discovered he had a whole other life that he was hiding from you? Well, that’s the exact situation Keith James finds himself in after the death of his beloved father. He can’t help but think to himself about all the times him and his dad used to always jam out to their favorite singer and song writer Jimi Hendrix. After his death they realized that they didn’t have enough money to pay for their house. Keith’s dad had lied about saving up money for them to keep the house… but that’s not his biggest secret. Keith finds himself lying to his mom and Aunt Bernie just to find out the truth about his dad’s huge secret. I personally loved this book mainly because it’s an amazing book that will have you on the edge of your seat begging for more. I think this would be a good book to read if you like mysterious yet outrageous books. By Tabitha, teen book reviewer Want to write book reviews for this eNewsletter? Send your review to teens@fvrl.org! Don't click Here... Check out this awesome stop-motion animated video! This very short film was made for the New Zealand Book Council... where books come to life! Did you miss something? Click HERE for past Teen eNewsletter Issues!

What's Going On? Featured Events: Scrumptious Snacks For Your Sweetheart Cascade Park Community Library February 9, 5:00 p.m. Forget the greeting card. We’ll show you how to make chocolate rosebuds and other yummy Valentine treats your honey will love. Anti-Valentine's Day Movie Night White Salmon Community Library February 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come watch a movie with no lovey-dovey stuff! There will be snacks, too. Teen Expression! Goldendale Community Library February 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy Mehndi Body Art, DDR, a conversation hearts mural and snacks. Post-Valentine Bash Three Creeks Community Library February 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join us for games, crafts, silliness and, of course, CHOCOLATE! Anime Club Stevenson Community Library February 19, 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a feature film and snacks. Altered Book Workshop Ridgefield Community Library February 23, 3:30 p.m. learn how to make an old book into a work of art. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own book, too. Regular Events: Teen ‘Scape Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall) Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fun-loving teens are welcome to join us for Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, snacks, fun and friends. Teen Gaming Group Washougal Community Library Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 4:00-6:00 p.m. Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs. We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc! Friday Teen Zone Woodland Community Library Fridays in February, 4-6 p.m. Feb 5: Teen Council and Book Gab Feb 12: Electronic Gaming Feb 19: Anime-zing Woodland Feb 26: Games Unplugged Volunteer @ Your Library! Click Here or email Sherry for more information. Teen Council Formerly called YAAB Food, friends, and fun! We want your ideas about library services for teens. Bring your friends. Click for meeting schedule and locations. Teen Book Groups Pick up a copy of the book in advance (special copies available at the library hosting the program). Then come talk about the book with other teens. Woodland library- February 5, 4:00 p.m. Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger Vancouver library- February 9, 6:30 p.m. Sold by Patricia McCormick Goldendale Library- February 10, 3:00 p.m. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith Washougal Library- February 12, 3:30 p.m. Monster by Walter Dean Myers Three Creeks Library - February 16, 6:00 p.m. Graceling by Kristin Cashore Ridgefield Library- February 19, 3:30 p.m. Mu Shi Shi by Yuki Urushibara

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