Notes from Jen...
I am pleased to report that we had 275 entries into our annual Fall Writing Contest. A panel of judges read all the entries and selected the top three from two categories: middle and high school. See the Writing Contest Winners section below to find links to the winning stories and more!
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Which are more awesome,
Zombies or Robots?
A debate has been raging in our library teen groups. If you had to pick, which do you think are better: zombies or robots? Now, I know we aren't debating world peace here, but inquiring minds want to know... which do you prefer?
 First, watch this video (filmed at this summer's Clark County YAAB Games) for inspiration.
Still can't decide? You can do a little research, a.k.a. check out these library books if you think they will help you make up your mind.
 Zombie Books
 Robot Books
And finally, once you DO decide which, in fact, is more awesome vote in this poll.
Results will be posted in the December eNewsletter!
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Announcing the Winners of FVRL's Fall Writing Contest for Teens!
Congratulations to all teens who entered the writing contest this year. The entries were excellent and it was a challenge for the team of judges to select the top three entries from each category. The winning entries are published on the library's teen website and were announced at an event on October 23 featuring author Ellen Hopkins.
Middle School Division
First Place: Untitled by Magenta Levett
8th Grade, Discovery Middle School
Second Place: All in Just Ten Minutes by Sarah Seydlitz
7th Grade, King's Way Christian School
Third Place: Mechaniromantic by Katie Czech
8th Grade, Discovery Middle School
High School Division
First Place: Dr. Maxx Chill and the Potty Puma: an epic novel by Andrew Gaines
10th Grade, Columbia River High School
Second Place: Realizations of an Old Typewriter by Kristopher Molina
12th Grade, Union High School
Third Place: Alex was a __________ by Kaitlin Messerly
11th Grade, Homeschooled
 
Ellen Hopkins with First Place winners Andrew Gaines and Magenta Levett
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Your Friend Wants you to Read This
Come Juneteenth—Anne Rinaldi
My favorite subject is American History, so I love Ann Rinaldi's books. This book is about a girl and her mulatto friend who live in Texas during the final parts of the Civil War. It was really interesting to read about slaves in Texas because I hadn't heard anything about it before. In this book, slaves in Texas were freed two years after other southern slaves. The plantation owners wanted everything to stay as "normal" as possible and feared a slave uprising.
By Roxanne, teen book reviewer
Want to write book reviews for this eNewsletter? Send your review to teens@fvrl.org!
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What's Going On?
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Featured Events:
Mehndi Body Art
La Center library, Nov 6, 3:30 p.m.
Ridgefield library, Nov 18, 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the ancient body decorating art of Mehndi with Wendy Rover, professional henna artist. The library will provide the materials, you provide the “canvas.” All designs are temporary.
National Gaming Day @ Your Library
November 14
Ridgefield library, 1-4 p.m.
Stevenson library, 1-4 p.m.
Vancouver library, 1-5 p.m.
Author Visit – David Michael Slater
Three Creeks library, Nov 19, 7:00 p.m.
All ages author event! Books will be for sale, and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Shalom Chapter of Hadassah.
Twilight Tales
Three Creeks library, Nov 20, 7-9 p.m.
Washougal library Nov 21, 1 p.m.
Storyteller Antoinette Botsford makes stories of forbidden love and animal transformation come alive. Join us for an exciting evening. Snacks provided.
Teen Writers Circle
Battle Ground library, Nov 24, 4:00 p.m.
Come share your writing and creative energy. Snacks provided.
Ongoing Events:
Teen ‘Scape
Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)
Fridays, November 6,13, 20, and 27 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.
Friday Teen Zone
Woodland Community Library
Fridays in November 4-6 p.m.
Nov 6: YAAB and Book Gab
Nov 13: Electronic Gaming
Nov 20: Anime-zing Woodland
Nov 27: Games Unplugged
Volunteer @ Your Library!
Click Here or email Sherry for more information.
Young Adult Advisory Board
Food, friends, and fun! Through the YAAB, you have a voice and can influence new library 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 library hosting the program). Then come talk about the book with other teens.
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Three Creeks Library- November 17, 6:00 p.m. Lucas by Kevin Brooks |
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Goldendale library- November 18, 3:00 p.m. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |  |
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 Did you miss something?
Click HERE for past Teen eNewsletter Issues!
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