YA Book Club, West Covina

The California Center for the Book program for tweens, Caught in the Crossfire: Young People and War, was fairly well-attended, attracting 6 tweens & 1 ten-year old cousin.

CalBooks evaluation form Q&A:

Did you enjoy the Caught in the Crossfire discussion program? Why or why not?

"Yes, because I was able to say what I had accomplished reading. I would like to keep coming, because it's very interesting learning about people's thoughts." - Sarah Alejo, 11

"Yes, it was exciting and fun." - Lawon Carney, 11

"Yes, it was very opening and fun." Kristina Austin, 14

"It's good so far." - Jazmine, 14

"Ovcorce [sic] I enjoy it a lot. I love game night!" - Savannah A., 11

What do you think about the books that were chosen for the program? Were there any you really liked or disliked?

"This book." - Andy Moreno, entering 12th grade

"I don't like or understand books on war." - Sarah

Young Adult Volunteers Assist with Storytime, La Puente

At Gaming Day this Tuesday, we had so many teens (20), that it felt like P. Diddy might be hosting. At storytime, teen volunteers and kids used stencils and hands to paint canvas storage boxes (these once contained library CD cases), and later created an articulated horse craft.

Story Time, La Puente

Dried bean mosaics were our storytime art project yesterday. They must've been sneaking art supplies, because one of the tykes was, well, gassy. Ah, the joy of children.

Teens Assist with Storytime, La Puente

With two weekly storytimes at La Puente, families are feeling even more welcome in the library. Three volunteer teens helped with the afternoon craft on Wednesday and today children made shapes with homemade dough. Also shown are pics of the Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month display of Spanish easy books.

My Recognition for Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults, Top 25

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