Notes from Jen...
Do you want to know my favorite thing about July? YAAB Summer Games! We have two events, one for Clark County teens and one for teens who live near White Salmon, WA. YAAB Summer Games is a big gathering of teens who come together for an outdoor field-day type event with a twist. This year we are featuring events like Catapoultry and Pop-Rockets. Are you intrigued? See the YAAB Games section below for more details. Click the pictures below, which are video links, for a silly preview!
 
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YA Author Spotlight: Kim Antieau
 
Kim Antieau has published several works of YA fiction, including her latest book Ruby's Imagine. She lives in Stevenson, WA and often hosts workshops about writing and discusses her books with teens.
Q: What made you decide to write teen fiction?
Kim: It wasn't a conscious decision. I started writing Mercy, Unbound one night. When I finished, the book was shorter than usual and my main protagonist was a teenage girl. I sent it to my agent, and he sold it as a YA book. But once I started writing teen books, I loved it.
Q: Which of your books would you recommend to a teen who is reading your work for the first time?
Kim: If you like intense books where a group of girls are trying to figure out their problems, Mercy, Unbound is for you. If you like more of an adventure story (that is also deeply moving) Broken Moon is your best bet. If you like something that is a bit of a challenge, where the main character talks in a unique dialect and tries to survive a hurricane (with a touch of romance), Ruby's Imagine is for you.
Q: Do you have any tips for aspiring young authors?
Kim: Read lots, write lots, get outdoors and experience the world.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Kim: Being able to heal the sick and bring peace to the world. (Is that two superpowers? Ah well, I'm
a writer. I did a rewrite on your question.)
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Special Summer Teen Events
* All events are for teens age 12-19 unless otherwise noted *
Food for Thought
Cascade Park Community Library
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1:00 p.m.
We bring the food, you bring the thoughts. Teens get together to share favorite plots. Free pizza for attendees.
Game Modeling Mayhem
Vancouver Community Library (Training Lab)
Wednesdays, July 1 & 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for a two-session, hands-on workshop with Tinderbox Entertainment founder Kyle Rhone. Each participant will create their own 3D video game model using innovative software and the latest technology. Call (360) 699-8857 to register in advance.
Parade Prep
Ridgefield Community Library
Thursday, July 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Help decorate a book cart and t-shirts for the Ridgefield 4th of July parade. We’ll supply the materials and snacks. Bring a friend and wear old clothes!
Teen ‘Scape
Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)
Fridays, July 3, 10, 17, 24,31 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Fun-loving teens are welcome to join us for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, snacks, fun and friends.
Game On! (ages 10-16)
White Salmon ValleyCommunity Library
Friday, July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Online games, Rock Band, Wii, board games, and pizza (donated by Beneventi’s in Bingen) all after-hours at the library. Sign-ups required. Call (509) 493-1132.
Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon
Washougal Community Library
Thursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.
Revisit Middle Earth in this epic showing of the Lord of the Rings movies. Hang out with other “Rings” fans and test your LOTR knowledge. Prizes and light refreshments will be served.
Teen Mystery Night
Goldendale Community Library
Saturday, July 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Come help solve the mystery! Enjoy pizza, soda and other treats. Pre-register for a character role or show up the night of the event.
Teen Gaming Group
Washougal Community Library
Friday, July 24, 4:00 p.m.
Play all sorts of games and talk with other gamers. Enjoy soda and pizza. We’ll have some games, but you can bring your own games too.
Teen Mystery Night
Three Creeks Community Library
Friday, July 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Come solve the crime at this interactive mystery night! Refreshments and fun guaranteed!
Teen Writers Circle
Battle Ground Community Library
Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 p.m.
Come share your writing and creative energy. Snacks provided.
So You Want To Be A Rock Star?
Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Musician/producer Tyler Chen will discuss finding the right musicians, songwriting, recording, creating a press kit, booking shows, promotions, networking and finding endorsements.
Express Yourself with “New” Clothes!
Ridgefield Community Library
Thursday, July 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Redesign your jeans, t-shirt, shoes or other clothing. You bring the clothes and we’ll have ideas and materials. Snacks provided to feed your creativity.
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What's Going On?
Teen Summer Reading is here!
Watch this video for info about how to participate:
Young Adult Advisory Board
Food, friends, and fun! Through the YAAB, you have a voice and can influence new programs. 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 branch with the program). Then come talk about the book with other teens.
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Goldendale Library - July 8, 3 p.m. The Lotus Master by Yu Watase |
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Vancouver Library - July 14, 6:30 p.m. Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements |
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Three Creeks Library - July 21, 6:00 p.m.Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger |
4th Annual YAAB Summer Games!
Clark County YAAB Summer Games
Wednesday, July 15, 3-5 p.m.
Memory Field (adjacent to Vancouver Community Library)
Events include:
* Pool Noodle Javelin
* Flingmingo
* Catapoultry
* Sacrobatics
* Day at the Beach Relay
* Drip Drip Drop
* Mashed Po-ta-toes
* Snack Attack
* Waterballoon Toss
* Pop Rockets
There will also be snacks, a silk-screening station (so bring a t-shirt) and other activities throughout the afternoon.
Upriver YAAB Summer Games
Friday, July 31 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Daubenspeck Park in Bingen, WA.
At the Upriver YAAB Games, lunch will be served. Join us for outdoor fun!
* Water games
* Tug-of-war
* Relay races * BBQ and more!
For transportation from the Stevenson area to the event call 509.427.5471
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Your Friend Told Me to Read This.
The Host
-- Stephenie Meyer
This story begins with the end of Earth’s great race, humanity. Our planet is invaded, our bodies taken by a parasitic alien race known as the Souls who continue to live peacefully as us.
One among them, Wanderer, has been given the host body of Melanie Stryder, a rebel who knows the location of the remaining resistance. But Melanie refuses to be suppressed and disappear.
Soon she and Wanderer become unlikely allies, and Wanderer must find a place among the resisters while battling her guilt, her love, and the destructive power of her very being while trying to protect the remaining human race from extinction.
-- by Ashley, teen reviewer
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