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2009-06-19T10:10:00.002-04:00

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~Joseph

CLP Teen Anime Club: Ouran High School Host Club & Kanji Name Scrolls!

2009-05-27T12:58:00.001-04:00

Pocky, anime, and great friends await at the CLP Teen Anime Club! The first Saturday of every month, we show a new anime, possibly have an activity, and raffle off free DVDs at the end! What could be better? If you came!

Next meeting: Saturday, June 6th @ 3:00 PM

Kanji Name Scrolls!

With help from the University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center, you will learn to write your name in kanji. All supplies for making your scrolls will be provided.

Ouran High School Host Club: Part 1

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Creator: Bisco Hatori
Director: Takuya Igarashi
Producers: Gen Fukunaga
ADR Director: Caitlin Glass
Voice Actors: Caitlin Glass as Haruhi Fujioka
Vic Mignogna as Tamaki Suou
J. Michael Tatum as Kyoya Ohtori
Greg Ayres as Kaoru Hitachiin
Todd Haberkorn as Hikaru Hitachiin
Travis Willingham as Takashi Morinozuka
Luci Christian as Mitsukuni "Honey" Haninozuka

What it's about:

Ouran Academy: An institution of extravagance and prestige where learning comes secondary to luxury. But for studious Haruhi Fujioka, education is a privilege that must be earned, being on scholarship and out of place among the moneyed. That is until the day Haruhi stumbles upon the Host Club, a stumble which leaves the freshman indebted for millions of yen. And the only way to pay for the damages? Well, Haruhi will work as a Host. There’s only one problem: Haru-he is actually a Haru-she!

From the troublesome twins with their little games to the self-proclaimed “king” obsessed with the club’s newest member, these boys will cater to any desire. Freshman year definitely looks like it will be one to remember!

For more about the characters and the show, go to www.funimation.com/ouran.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Get a Handle on Your Health!

2009-05-22T11:46:00.001-04:00

With the Pittsburgh weather changing (and changing again, and changing back, etc.) and the adrenaline rush of finals starting to subside, it's time to think about your health.

Whether you've been chronically ill all your life or are just starting to get that weird tingle in the back of your throat, there are reasons to make sure that you get the kind of health care you need. Unfortunately, there are some traps that can keep you from visiting a doctor:

No health care - According to the 2007 Census, 11% of all minors are without health coverage. While many teens might take for granted that they can cheaply see a doctor for a stomach ache, it's sadly not the case for everyone.

Busyness and presenteeism - Even if you have access to health care, you might feel like you don't have the time -- or inclination -- to use it. Your parents might be too busy to take you to the doctor for "little things," or your coach might tell you to "be a man" and fight through sickness.

A number of great online resources exist if you're looking for the kind of info that will get you through cold season, as well as any other health issues you might be battling. Of course, no online resource is a good substitute for a doctor, but it is a start.

The Pennsylvania CHIP Program - If you don't have health insurance, a recent government bill might make free or low-cost coverage available to you. Use this website to start your parents on the path toward applying to get you the care you need.

TeensHealth - TeensHealth is part of the award-winning KidsHealth Network, a project of the Nemours Center. The center was founded as a place where pediatricians and other medical experts develop health media free of "doctor speak," and is reviewed regularly for accuracy. It also has a Spanish-language componenent por la salud de los jovenes!

TeenHealthFX - TeenHealthFX is a nationally-renowned teen health site funded by Atlantic Health’s - Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital. The site has it's own Teen Advisory Board and aims to be a comprehensive place where general health info exists side-by-side with the "traditionally teen."

MedlinePlus - MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine and has two teen-specific pages: Teen Health and Teens' Page are specific (though slightly redundant) pathfinders that lead teens to a number of specific health issues and various bits of research. It also scrapes articles from PubMed (a special, free database with medical articles) related to teen health.

Adolescent Health Transition Project - This important resource from Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) at the University of Washington gives teens with special health care needs due to chronic disease, disability, or developmental issues a resource to help you transition into independent young adulthood.

TeenGrowth - TeenGrowth is a simple, yet effective Q&A site from the Pediatric Health Alliance. It's easy to navigate and includes some sections that you might not usually find on teen health pages, like information on sports injuries and doctor visits.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Prom Stories + GLSEN's Safe Prom for All

2009-04-16T11:57:00.001-04:00

Every year, around this time, America's high school students start turning their thoughts to one thing: prom.

Prom is a legendary night of gowns, tuxedos, photographs, limousines, coursages, spiked punch, romance, late-night hotel parties, and figuring out where in the world you are when you wake up the next morning. (If you don't believe me, check out Brian Sloan's A Really Nice Prom Mess.)

At least, that's what I've heard. I never went to prom, but I sure did hear lots of stories about it. Some may have been real, some may have been imagined, but it was all fascinating.

It turns out that trumped up prom stories go as far back as prom itself. The first proms were held in Philly in the 1920s and quickly emerged as the definitive status event for high schoolers who were growing up after World War I, in a land filled with more accessible technology (automobiles and radios), increased prosperity, and a public sentiment that resented immigrants.

In fact, one newspaper headline stated "If You Don't Like This, Go Back to the Country Where You Came From." Along with baseball & apple pie, prom became a national past time and a way for immigrant teens project an "American" identity. National newspapers and radio programs were a big part of this. The second they caught wind of the new phenomenon, they started promoting proms as one of the most important events in a teen's life. Juicy stories from proms were immediately published in teen magazines, and it wasn't long before the first "guidebook" for prom was published, in the early 1930s.

To this day, proms are still big business, and their stories will define America's cultural identity for another generation. However, that doesn't mean you can't make prom your own. After a brief message, we'll return to a list of books & websites that you can use to make prom the best it can be, if you choose to go.

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GLSEN Pittsburgh’s Safe Prom for All
Best Western – Parkway Center Mall
Sunday, May 24, 2009 • 7:00-11:00 PM
Dinner: 7:30 PM • Tickets: $25

GLSEN Pittsburgh is proud to sponsor UNIFIED! where many come together in a safe, nurturing environment without fear of harassment. This annual event is widely anticipated among Pittsburgh’s LGBT youth and their allies. However, this has been a difficult fundraising year for us, so we must receive at least 100 prepaid reservations by no later than Friday, April 24, 2009 for the Prom to proceed as planned.

Tickets can be purchased by check or money order made payable to “GLSEN Pittsburgh.” Please include name(s) of ticket holder(s). Mail to GLSEN Pittsburgh, PO Box 110288, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-0288. No paper tickets will be mailed. Please include your email if you would like electronic confirmation of your purchase. Your name on our paid ticket list will serve as entry to the event.

Our Safe Prom for All is a gathering of young people from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight communities to celebrate an important milestone - graduation. So get out your best duds and your best date and come celebrate - UNIFIED!

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Websites:

BuzzFree Prom - sponsored by MADD, this program is for teens willing to go sober on prom night, in exchange for a card you can use for discounts to your favorite stores.

Lambda Legal: What LGBTQ Youth Need to Know - Do you feel like your school's prom is discriminating against you because of your sexual or gender identity? Check out this Q&A to see what's within your legal power to stop them.

My Prom Style - from the people that bring you Cosmo Girl & Seventeen comes a site dedicated to the fashion, make up, and social cues you need to know about today's prom.

Prom Night - it may not look like much, but this prom site offers good, no-nonsense information for ladies and gentlemen alike.

Stuck at Prom - If you and your date build your outfit out of duct tape, you could win a $3000 scholarship. Even if you decide to go the cloth route, check it out for the pictures alone.

Books:

Anderson, Laurie Halse
Prom

Ash doesn't want anything to do with senior prom, but when a teacher steals the school's prom fund and her best friend (the prom organizer) turns to her for help, Ash decides to save the day.

Cirrone, Dorian
Prom Kings and Drama Queens

When Emily is forced to choose between a new relationship with her dream guy and planning an alternative prom, all of her values are called into question.

Levithan, David and Daniel Ehrenhaft
21 Proms

This anthology of 21 prom stories is filled with as much dancing, drinking, and debauchery as it is about the quiet, fringe moments that make life really special.

Medina, Nico
Fat Hoochie Prom Queen

The large, boisterous Margarita challenges her stuck up former friend (and now enemy) Bridget Benson to a prom queen contest. How will Margarita size up to the competition?

Nelson, Blake
Prom Anonymous

Laura, Jace, and Chloe are three best friends on a prom mission. Will they survive finding dates, dresses, shoes, manicures, hairstyles, and limos long enough to actually go?

Preble, Laura
Prom Queen Geeks

Becca is the self-proclaimed "Queen Geek" at her high school. When she decides to cement her status by starting her own alternative prom, her best friend Shelby must decide whether to support Becca or go with her boyfriend to the traditional prom.

Prom Nights from Hell

Featuring author superstars like Meg Cabot and Stephenie Meyer, this anthology of short stories takes the rose-colored glasses off prom and shows it for the demonic, monster-infested hellpit it truly is.

Wood, Maryrose
How I Found the Perfect Dress

Morgan is a sixteen-year-old half-goddess whose earthly concerns (i.e., junior prom) take a backseat to when she must save her love Colin from a fairy curse.

~Joseph Wilk
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

CLP Teen Anime Club: Solty Rei: Volume 1 & Special Team Trivia!

2009-04-15T11:28:00.002-04:00

Anime Club Team Quiz!

You and two other anime fans will be asked to put on your trivia hats and wrack your brains around the tough competition that will be had at this month's Anime Club Team Quiz! Compete for prizes!

Solty Rei: Volume 1

Genre: Action, Drama
Creator: Kentaro Yabuki
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike
(Kaleido Star, Saishuu Heiki Kanojo, Vandread)
Producers: Gen Fukunaga
ADR Director: Christopher R. Sabat
Voice Actors: Carrie Savage as Solty Revant
Christopher R. Sabat as Roy Revant

What it's about:

Salvation lies in the heart of the broken.

Roy Revant is living the hard life of a bounty hunter in a broken city, a city where thousands have died in a mysterious event called the Blast Fall. Those who survived share the sting of loss. Countless Resembles walk the streets, people whose mangled bodies have been rebuilt with high-tech prosthetic devices. Yet there are those that even science cannot mend. Roy needs a miracle to escape his rut… and one night she falls from the sky. Like countless others Solty is a Resemble, but one unlike the world has ever known. A young girl without a past, soon she will have a family. But in this world, pain and alienation are never too far away.

For more about the characters and the show, go to www.funimation.com/soltyrei.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

GLSEN's Break the Silence Party

2009-04-06T16:02:00.002-04:00

You’ve been silent all day.
Now it’s time to live out loud!
End your Day of Silence by speaking up and
sharing your story with us at GLSEN Pittsburgh’s annual
Break the Silence Party.

Friday April 17 2009 – National Day of Silence

• Meet new people,
• enjoy free food, and
• bring your ipod and we’ll play your favorite tunes!

April 17th from 3:00 to 6:30
Planned Parenthood Center
933 Liberty Ave Suite 200
Right in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh.
Two blocks up from the Wood St station.
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

25 Classic Albums Teens Still Love

2009-03-23T13:14:00.004-04:00

The decades may be gone, but many of today's teens still have an affinity for the albums that for generations have carried a cult following in America's high schools. Here are 25 time-tested albums that teens at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh have decided. Click the title to find it (or at least a "best of") in the catalog!

The Beatles
Abbey Road (1969)

You can't pick just one, but The Beatles' last album to be recorded vies for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for the most iconic cover. It also contains a nice array of songwriting contributions from all four members of the band, whether in Lennon and McCartney's moody "Come Together" or George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun." Mak Delaney's Pepperland is a touching teen novel you can use to follow up with any Beatles-loving teen.

Black Flag
Damaged (1981)

This incredibly visceral 80s hardcore album has raged for over two and a half decades. Damaged vacillates its lyrics between the serious (alienation, boredom, etc.) to the humorous (television), but it never falters in the intensity department. From the riffs to teens ears, Black Flag is a blistering document of young rage.

Black Sabbath
Paranoid (1971)

Quite easily the most popular and influential heavy metal album of all time, Black Sabbath's Paranoid maintains a consistent atmosphere of dark, heavy riffs that still resound with teens who are looking to take metal back to its heavy blues rock roots. It's unfailingly dramatic themes take listeners through war, annihilation, death, and drugs and deposit them thoroughly rocked.

The Cure
Disintegration (1989)

There's no denying the aesthetic influence that Robert Smith's teased hair and eyeliner has had on today's teen music fashion, but The Cure's dark, bittersweet pop songs developed a soaring, epic quality that's been faithfully replicated in some genre of teen music for the last 20 years. [Editor's note: while typing this write up, a teen actually walked past me, gave me a thumbs up, and exclaimed, "The Cure... all right!"]

The Doors
The Doors (1967)

The Doors blended hypnotic, seductive, and accessibly daring music with Jim Morrison's drug-fueled poetic musings to create another psychadelic 60s album that maintains a place in music lore. Morrison died four years later, presumably of an overdose, leaving a legacy of neo-surreal abstraction that teens love.

Bob Dylan
Highway 61 Revisited (1965)

Every generation has its inner folkies, and today's high schoolers are no exception. For the contemporary teen, Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited is probably the best bet. It's the first full Dylan album to go electric, and the first in which Dylan takes on the persona of the erstwhile folk wanderer for a more streetwise urban feel.

Eminem
The Slim Shady LP (1999)

Eminem's bouncy, yet entirely disturbing rap debut eschewed gangster tropes in favor of dark humor and vivid imagery. It's hard to look past the iconic pop status (not to mention multiple Grammy Awards as well as an Academy Award) to remember how villified Eminem was, from critics who were afraid of the effect that Eminem's violent creative imagination would have on America's children. Despite not releasing an album since 2004, Eminem remains one of the most popular rappers, and this album still has a legion of teen fans who enjoy dark rap with biting sarcasm and incredible lyrical skill.

Green Day
Dookie (1994)

This album sparked the mainstreaming of pop-punk and still holds up as a snotty, self-loathing document that's still scrawled in marker on teens' backpacks. Filled with adolescent jokes without losing as much edge as being on a major label can afford, Dookie is still a safe bet.

Guns N' Roses
Appetite for Destruction (1987)

Sex, drugs, liquor, urban decay, and skulls? It’s not just doodles in the average teen’s math notebook, but Axel Rose and company’s debut album of fast and dirty hard rock. With ugly riffs, even uglier lyrics, and frenetic guitar solos, Guns N’ Roses turned the tide from “good time” radio rock to something much more angry, dark, and disaffected.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Are You Experienced? (1967)

In an album that over 30 years later still seems otherworldly, Jimi Hendrix and company fused the most future-sounding elements of sixties psych with rock, pop, blues, and soul to form one of the most lasting and virtuoso rock debuts to grace teen ears. I recommend Jimi & Me, by Jaime Adoff, as an exploration of the relationship that teens and Jimi Hendrix can still share.

Led Zeppelin
IV (1971)

Rife with bluesy big riffs, dramatic lyrics, and epic bombast, Led Zeppelin's IV epitomizes everything awesome about 70s hard rock. Robert Plant's sensual, otherworldly vocals cap off an album that has staved off all attempts at imitation to remain fresh with each successive generation.

Bob Marley & The Wailers
Burnin' (1973)

The most iconic reggae artist in history (and one whose image adorns the wall of many high school seniors on their way to college) returned in 1973 to lead The Wailers in an album full of downtempo, anthemic protest songs. This album captures Marley perhaps at the most confrontational and anti-authoritarian, addressing the stark poverty of the Jamaican streets.

Nine Inch Nails
The Downward Spiral (1994)

Nihilism, depravity, and bleak soundscapes round out this Nine Inch Nails mainstay. The Downward Spiral gave heavy industrial music a nuanced pop structure and a very handsome, if brooding, face. For many teens, this album remains a gateway to even bleaker, heavier, noisy fringe music.

Nirvana
Nevermind (1992)

Full of raw music, buzzsaw guitars, guttural yelps, and dark lyrics, Nevermind has remained a mouthpiece of youthful disillusionment. The subsequent suicide of Kurt Cobain will likely preserve this status for generations to come.

No Doubt
Tragic Kingdom (1995)

Gwen Stefani's persona straddles the line between punky riot-grrl and innocent blonde. These internal contradictions have made No Doubt's early blend of punk, pop, and ska still hold up amongst teens, despite the propensity for you all to forget about the early works of current pop stars (i.e., Beyonce, Lil Wayne, etc.).

The Notorious B.I.G.
Ready to Die (1994)

The East Coast counterpart to 2Pac was The Notorious B.I.G., who elevated New York gangsta rap to commercial success with this brilliant collection of anthems. In spite of its subject matter, Ready to Die is full of easygoing bravado, slick beats, and a slew of expertly crafted narratorial voices that resound with teens (that is, if you trust the close-up of Christopher Wallace that adorn teens' memorial shirts).

Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here (1975)

Dark Side of the Moon may be their most famous work, but Wish You Were Here tends to be the most appealing to teens. Formed as a song cycle dedicated to Syd Barrett, who'd left the band amidst speculations of mental illness caused by heavy drug use, it's mostly David Gilmour's warbly and shimmering production which resonates with teens who are really into recreating the drugged-out aesthetic.

Queen
A Night at the Opera (1975)

Self-conscious pomp and circumstance form the basis for a lot of music teens love today, and it's hard to find a band who does it any better than Queen. While it doesn't have the stadium anthems of A Day at the Races, this album has enough proggy, overblown, and epic rock to get teens going.

The Ramones
The Ramones (1976)

The Ramones stripped rock to its bare elements with this wildly fun debut. Widely heralded as the founders of punk, the Ramones parlayed three chords, upbeat drums, and goofy lyrics into an album that’s still fast and loud enough to annoy parents but simple enough to birth countless high school bands.

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Bloodsugarsexmagik (1991)

Another defining quality to many teen-appreciated albums from the 90s is infectious funk. Red Hot Chili Peppers employ this in spades on Bloodsugarsexmagik, a slap bass romp through topics like failed relationships, drug addiction, and hippie-ish dreaming of a better world.

The Sex Pistols
Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (1977)

A snotty assault on all things "good taste," The Sex Pistols crafted this album to offend as many elements of British high society as possible. What resulted is a fashionably anti-melodic and harsh set of anthems about being dissatisfied with the establishment. Their fashion statements still live on in the hallways of high schools wherever rebellion lies.

The Smiths
The Queen Is Dead (1986)

Morrissey's clever, coy lyrics and sensitive sap persona have led to a dedicated cult of personality that has emerged with each successive generation. The Queen Is Dead has proven to be The Smiths' most lasting effort, with a slightly more varied and occasionally rocking album full of wistful masterpieces that alternate between young love and clever satires of British class mores. For an amusing look at one teen's relationship with Morrissey, read Lauren Weinstein's comic collection Girl Stories.

Sublime
Sublime (1996)

Sublime's eponymous album arrived just months after singer Bradley Nowell died of a heroin overdose. This made their pop singalongs, culled from a fusion of reggae, dub, and so-cal punk, all the more appealing on long bus rides or driving around town with no place to go.

2Pac
All Eyez on Me (1996)

Langston Hughes's age-old question "What happens to a dream deferred?" may have been answered by this gangsta magnum opus, the first two disc rap album of original songs ever released by a single artist. 2Pac began recording this record within hours of being released from prison, and its nihilistic, middle-fingers to the world attitude is as relevant to the teens we serve now as ever. For a good look at how this relationship can play out in the real world, see Jacqueline Woodson's After Tupac and D Foster.

The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

While it might be a Pittsburgh thing based on the Andy Warhol connection, almost all teens who are interested in left-of-center rock (from indie to contemporary new wave) can--and often do--trace its roots back to this album. This album was as diverse as it was expressive, with hints of pop, garage rock, and R&B fleshed out by Lou Reed's risque lyrics and colorful, if grim, guitar.

~Joseph Wilk
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main

Nice to meet you!

2009-03-19T14:27:00.007-04:00

Hey folks,

You may have noticed a new face behind the teen desk these last couple weeks--in case we haven't gotten a chance to meet yet, my name's Tara, and I'm pretty new to both the library and Pittsburgh. I recently moved here from Portland, Oregon, and am still getting used to the city (and snow! and crazy-awesome football fans!)

Some things I'm into: records, comics, BAKING, community art projects, biking n' hiking, crafting, sewing, old movies, sarcasm, lazy sundays, vacation. Also, I'm trying to learn to play the banjo. I have a chubby tabby-cat named Miss Fridders, and hope to have a dog sometime very soon.

I'll be here most weekdays, so please feel free to say "hi" or introduce yourself if you see me around. I like to talk about comics and movies and music too, so if you need help finding something please, please come and ask me. I look forward to getting to know y'all!!!

Happy Thursday,
Tara

The largest cake I've ever baked:

New Opportunities (and Books) for LGBTQ* Teens in Pittsburgh!

2009-03-18T14:33:00.004-04:00

Local LGBTQ* organizations are working overtime to provide you with fun new programs and services. Here's what's on their calendar, including a lot of exciting FREE opportunities!

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Queer Youth Connection Event in March !

FREE Bowling @ Arsenal Lanes
212 44th Street
THIS Sunday: March 22
1pm to 4pm
Snacks and Drinks provided.

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QUEER YOUTH CONNECTIONS APRIL EVENT

FREE GODSPELL TICKETS @ Byham Theatre
Thursday April 16 th, 7:30 show
There are a limited number of tickets; please call

Contact Melissa Perkins, at (412) 441-9786 x233 or mperkins@persadcenter.org to reserve yours today

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Persad Youth Services AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is Starting TUESDAY APRIL 14th!

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm to 7pm
At the GLCC, (5808 Forward Ave, Second Floor. Sq. Hill)

Come Drop In, use the laptops, play a game, get homework help, hang out with your friends!

For additional information, please call Melissa at 412-441-9786 x233 or Lyndsey at 412-441-9786 x220

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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has recently gotten a handful of new and exciting titles with queer content. Take a look!

Bach, Tamara
The Girl from Mars

Miriam dreams of escaping from her boring small-town life and going to the big city to start her own life, especially when she develops romantic feelings for a girl named Laura and forms a new outlook after a weekend in the city.

Ryan, P.E.
In Mike We Trust

When Garth's uncle Mike comes to visit, he's like a breath of very needed fresh air. But before long, Garth is helping Mike with some mysterious things.

Hegamin, Tonya
M+O 4evr

In parallel stories, Hannah, a slave, finds love while fleeing a Maryland plantation in 1842, and in the present, Opal watches her life-long best friend, Marianne, pull away and eventually lose her life in the same Pennsylvania ravine where Hannah died.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Beware the Ides of March Weirdness!!

2009-03-17T18:18:00.017-04:00

According to Oxford Reference Online, an Ide is a "day falling roughly in the middle of each month (the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th of other months) from which other dates were calculated." So the Ides of March seem to have been only bad luck for Julius Ceasar, but we like to warn ourselves every year anyway, which is weird.

If you'd like to indulge your curiousity for the weird during this Ides of March, the library has plenty of oddities, whether books about weird things or books that are just weird (in no particular order):

Bat Boy Lives! : The Weekly World News Guide to Politics, Culture, Celebrities, Alien Abductions, and the Mutant Freaks that Shape Our World, by David Perel and the editors of the Weekly World News.

Now you don't have to hide your urge to pick up Weekly World News in the grocery check-out. All the absurdity that's fit to print is here in this handy volume.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Encyclopedia of the Bizarre, Amazing, Strange, Inexplicable, Weird, and All True!, by Julie Mooney and the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not!.

This is the 'real' version of Bat Boy, with stories like that of Randel Wise, who designed contact lenses for chickens.

Rear Ends : Found Photos from the Collection of Roger Handy, edited by Roger Handy & Karin Elsener.

Butts, no further explanation needed.

Odd Jobs: Portraits of Unusual Occupations, by Nancy Rica Schiff

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a golf ball diver, body piercer, or a video game tester? This is the book for you.

Elephants on Acid : and Other Bizarre Experiments, by Alex Boese

Have scientists ever really tested animal resurrection? You bet, and you can read all about that and other odd experiments here.

The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have, by Dennis DiClaudio

A hypochondriac's dream come true and worst nightmare - odd and frightening diseases.

The Book of Bunny Suicides, by Andy Riley

A classic of weirdness - learn all the ways that bunnies could die.

Read any weird books lately? Please share them in the comments section.

Top 10 Most Annoying Teen Fiction Trends, by Katie

2009-03-16T11:55:00.003-04:00

If I read one more book where a character is “oh my god so diffrerent” because they dress in black-and-hot-pink outfits and thinks that nobody understands them because they listen to Panic at the Disco and are just sooo alternative, I will scream. This does not make you (insert sparkles here) TOTALLY UNIQUE. It just makes you look like you know nothing about pop culture – look, this may have been a fresh and new idea for a protagonist, like, twenty years ago, but right now emo kids are right up there with the common cold. (Top offenders: most books involving vampires; Scarlett in Ghost Girl. Averted in: Sucks to Be Me – as well as subverted with Raven, the vampire wanna-be who thinks she’s qualified just because she shops at Hot Topic.)

Conversely, wearing polo shirts and lots of pink does not make you a shallow, vapid idiot who looks down your nose at everyone. Sorry, but people just don’t fit into perfect little boxes just like that. (Top offenders: any book about “elite” cliques ever; most books involving vampires. Averted in: Just Listen; Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks; most likely Frankie in The Disreputable History of Frankie Laundau-Banks. Absolutely subverted in The Squad – FBI-backed cheerleaders!)

Chosen ones suck. I personally don’t believe in destiny – “you make your own dream,” as John Lennon might say. I’m sorry, but when a character MUST SUCCEED BECAUSE THEY ARE CHOSEN BY A GREAT PROPHECY (okay, I’ll quit it with the caps lock) it takes all the fun out of it. (Top offenders: Harry Potter – because it was (sparkle) PROPHECISED!; most YA fantasy. Averted in: the Young Wizards series – Nita and Kit chose to become wizards of their own free will. Completely, 110% subverted in: Un Lun Dun – never underestimate the power of the Plucky Comic Relief.)

If I see the words “Manolo Blahnik” in a book about middle school students one more time… (Top offenders: that horrible Clique series (shudder!); Gossip Girl imitations for kids too young to watch the show.)

“Oh, look, a book by a fifteen-year-old author! We’ll publish it because that’s a cool gimmick, despite that there’s no editorial work done whatsoever and it’s a blatant Lord of the Rings rip-off!” (Top offenders: do I even need to tell you?)

Books trying to ride the wave of Twilight’s success bug me more than Twilight does, and that’s saying a lot. The local Barnes and Noble is clogged with vampire/human romances… and let’s not even get into fairy/human, werewolf/human, pixie/human, vampire/vampire, vampire/werewolf… the sheer uncreativity of the teen market is mind-boggling. (Top offenders: Marked; Wicked Lovely; Need.)

Unrealistic books where the main character wins a competition and is thrown into the (sparkle) WILD WORLD OF SHOW BUSINESS! Which is dramatic and full of beautiful people! Like the heroine! Only she’s normal! Even though she really isn’t and these books are just made to have us raise our hopes of stardom, only to be crushed when we realize that LIFE ISN’T LITERATURE! Gag me. (Top offenders: Starlet; almost any book on this subject. Subverted, though still not successfully, in Secrets of my Hollywood Life, about a teen actress who decides to live as a “normal” high school student.)

Authors trying to write in Meg Cabot’s style. She’s got the gift of making her books both semi-cheesy and yet ridiculously fun (especially The Princess Diaries) – her imitators are just cheesy. Louise Rennison wanna-bes are pretty bad too. (Top offenders: British teen chick lit; LBD -worst. Book. Ever. Averted in: um, Meg Cabot and Louise Rennison.)

And since it seems I can’t go a blog post without going on a manga-related rant: the spells, oh my god, the long, awkwardly translated, always-seeming-to-include-the-word-dragon spells. Can’t they just, I dunno, snap their fingers or something? (That’s why flame alchemy is useful, you know – you don’t need to talk, so you can maintain your dark-tall-and-brooding character trope!)

One word: Twilight.

Becca's Book Review: Brisingr

2009-03-13T10:33:00.002-04:00

In the elven language, brisingr means fire. It makes it the perfect title for Christopher Paolini’s third book in the Inheritence Series. With only one book left, Brisingr does an amazing job of getting you ready for the final battle between Eragon and Galbatorix. Let me first suggest that you read Eragon, and Eldest first. They provide a great foundation for this captivating work, but this review may spoil just a teensy bit if you haven’t yet read them.

We first find our hero Eragon, with his cousin Roran, pursuing their goal of rescuing Roran’s love, Katrina. Most everybody is familiar with Twilight, the teen romance with a little bit of action, well, Brisingr is an action tale, with a tiny bit of romance. And I mean tiny. We’re talking 3 chapters tops, in a 700+ page book.

Another huge deal is Eragon and Saphira (can’t forget the total bamf dragon) begin to fulfill their oaths, while making more, and more. Since the previous king was betrayed and killed by Murtagh, Eragon’s own brother (omigoodness!) a new dwarf king is elected, leading Eragon to plenty of danger in the underground kingdom.

Did you ever have to work with somebody you completely despised for your entire life? Well the humans of the Varden did. The ugly mofo Urgals joined up with the Varden in Eldest, and now we get to see how this combo plays out. *Hint, it involves bulky manly Roran vs big horned ugly guy. AHHHH!

Another important race is the elves. They have joined in the fight too, slicing and dicing through Galbatorix’s oath slaves. When Eragon returns to the Weldenvarden, the Cripple that is Whole, teaches him many things, like how Galbatorix gets his power (you’ll never guess hahaha) and how Eragon came into this world (not the gorey details). Saphira and Eragon battle the entire elven forest (bad idea) and Eragon visited a man he provided the most unthinkable punishment for (it’s so cool). Plus, reading this book will teach you, step by step how to make a Dragon Rider sword (not kidding).

If you haven’t already guessed, I think this book is AWESOME. All those sci-fi freaks and battle lovers will love this too. You may even love it if you’re neither, because it’s just that good.

~Becca C.

Free tickets to see Walter Dean Myers!

2009-03-04T10:37:00.004-05:00

Yes,it's true! Walter Dean Myers is visiting the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh THIS SATURDAY. Teens can win 2 tickets by stopping by the Teen space at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main (in Oakland) and answering our in-house trivia question. We only have two sets of tickets to give away, so stop by today!!!!

Holly

Teen Review: Cory's Hip Hop Recommendations, Pt. 1*

2009-02-27T13:42:00.007-05:00

If you are more into rap music or hip hop than R&B then you may like artists like Lil Wayne, Fabolous, and Young Jeezy. They are very great artists and they create very good music and hits that people like to listen to over and over again. But there are more good artists that are being discovered every day like Gucci Mane, Drake, and Jamie Foxx. These are artists that make good hits too that people like to listen to over and over again. Gucci Mane is an artist that has been out for a while and he is a artist that people compare to other artists. Most people say that Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive but some say Gucci Mane is better than Lil Wayne.

*Thanks to teen reviewer, Cory, for writing this review. It was completed as part of our Fine Alternative Program, which allows teens to work down their fines at the library. Stop by and we'll tell you all about it!

Holly
CLP-Main

Becca's Book Review: Twisted, by Laurie Halse Anderson

2009-02-24T16:23:00.005-05:00

A Twisted Review
By Becca C.

If one thing is true, it’s that very few books appeal to every type high school student. After reading “Twisted” by Laurie Halse Anderson, it’s easy to tell why this is one of them. Anderson is able to combine the life of a teenage boy, and the drama teen girls thrive on to make a gender neutral page turner. The book has an underdog feeling to it, yet doesn’t turn the popular kids into “mean girls” and there’s some life aspect that you will find you’re personally going through.

The story is about a high school senior by the name of Tyler Miller. Picked on during his middle school years, he decides to make himself a legend and end the torment for high school. He eventually suffers for his stunt. While paying his debt to society, Tyler also has to deal with his growing attraction to the popular girl at school, an ashamed, over bearing father, a sociallite sister going out with his best friend, and an effective solution to his bullies. He even develops a reputation that makes him the cops go-to-guy when the giant scandal goes down, and yes, it’s a huge shock.

Anderson has the inept ability to blend family issues, peer drama and inner battles without making it a giant cliché. There’s enough fights and female anatomy to keep the guys happy, but enough emotion and social strains to keep chicks interested. It’s easy for anyone to relate to this book. Whether you’ve ever been the butt of everybody’s joke and the target of everybody’s hits, had a giant thing for the cool kid, had the urge to do something reckless, had an unbearable home life, or even had the desire to end it all, you will find something that links your life to Tylers.

There are even some life lessons snuck inbetween the lines. Things like your actions will come back to haunt you and to be responsible are learned through the characters the hard way; Through public humiliation, social isolation and hard labor. It makes you think about how your actions will effect you in the future. You begin to question whether or not the perfect kids are really that perfect.
One of the most important things about the book is that it’s new. Released in 2007, there aren’t any references to how “groovy” the Brady Bunch is. With the exception of the geek’s universe aka Star Wars, everything in the book is all recent events. Everybody already knows that KISS is really ugly when they take off their makeup.

If you couldn’t already guess, I really suggest that you read this book. “Twisted” isn’t just for one type of person. Girls, boys, happy, sad, cowboys and indians will enjoy this book as much as I did.

Are You Ready for More Wizard Rock?

2009-02-19T11:43:00.003-05:00

If any of you muggles are getting pumped for the next Harry Potter movie and looking for something to do on a Friday night, check out this cool show at the Garfield Artworks.

***

Wizard Rock band from Ann Arbor, MI
TONKS AND THE AURORS
http://www.myspace.com/tonksandtheaurors

with Columbus, Ohio's
THE CHINESE CHOMPING CABBAGES
http://www.myspace.com/cccabbages

and local opener WEIRD PAUL (not Wizard Rock, but totally hilarious).

Friday February 27 6 pm all ages show (done by around 9 pm). $10
admission.
at Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224.
The 86B and 54C buses will take you there.

Info: 412-361-2262 or info@garfieldartworks.com.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Graphic Novels: like normal novels, only more awesome

2009-02-15T15:18:00.005-05:00

When I was seven years old my Dad bought me my first comic book at a 7-11. He told me to pick one off of the old spinning comic rack (a rare thing these days). I went for an issue of Captain America - Issue #401 to be exact. The cover featured a bummed out Cap sitting at his desk (yes, Captain America has a desk) with the faces of a bunch of heroes and villains floating above him. Something about the heavy vibe and all of the cool character's faces appealed to me.

Flash forward eighteen years and I still love comics. I'd steered clear of them for a few years off-and-on, but I've always come back. One great thing about working in TEEN is that I get to keep up with the stories and talk to patrons about their favorite stuff. That's right - comics in the library! I'm sure this isn't exactly news to everyone, but it's still a relatively new thing. It wasn't until the late 90s that graphic novels and trade paperbacks (generally six issues of a comic compiled and bound together) really started showing up in book stores and libraries. It's about time that comics, manga, and graphic novels are accepted as the works of art they truly are.

Check out these selections from our collection of graphic novels and graphic series. (Of course, there's plenty more where these came from - be sure to ask your friendly neighborhood librarian for suggestions!) :

House by Josh Simmons: This graphic novel by first-time author Simmons is a haunting tale in which three teenage friends explore a mysterious, abandoned house with tragic results. House is completely wordless, but the art is wonderful.

Batman - The Man Who Laughs by Ed Brubaker: Experience the first ever meeting between The Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime! Batman is Gotham cities new defender, but he's never encountered any criminals quite like the chalk-faced madman known as the Joker.

Street Angel by Jim Rugg: Jesse "Street Angel" Sanchez is a homeless teen from the worst ghetto on Earth. She stays alive with her kung fu skills and skateboarding prowess, fighting Irish astronauts, ancient gods, and gangs of evil ninjas. Check out local author/artist Jim Rugg's awesome comic series!

Awkward and Definition: the high school comic chronicles of Ariel Schrag by Ariel Schrag: Ariel Schrag created these comics the summer following each year of High School. Awkward is about her freshman year and Definition is about her sophomore year. Wonderful true-to-life stories you can relate to. Impressive to think that a high school student created and published these great stories.

Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine: A wonderful falling-out-of-love story about (that most cliche of indie comic subjects) twenty-something slackers. Luckily, it is a wonderful story - sad and touching with great commentary on racial identity in America.

Corey W, Main - TEEN

Help us create a Book-of-the-Month!

2009-02-07T11:13:00.004-05:00

So I've an idea to start having a Book-of-the-Month in Teen. This would be in place of a monthly book discussion. There would be no actual meetings. The discussion about the book could take place informally at the Teen reference desk, or on the blog post comments.

Do you have any ideas for which books you'd like to see become a "Book of the Month" in 2009? Do you have any ideas about how to make this idea fly? If so, please share with us in the comments section.

Thanks for your help!
Holly

My My My, Lauren Myracle and Censorship

2009-01-28T14:57:00.013-05:00

I was very lucky to be able to attend the American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in Denver last week. By far, the best part of my trip was attending the Freedom To Read Foundation's Fundraiser featuring Lauren Myracle. (It was there that I learned that her name is pronounced Myracle, not Miracle.)

Lauren spoke about the censorship and challenging of her books. Many adults across the country have challenged or banned her books, because they tend to deal with themes of sexuality, and have some swearing in them. At the fundraiser, Lauren read some angry emails she has received from parents. Parents called her books "evil, disgusting, filthy, and awful," and even referred to Lauren as "Satan."

TTYL was on the list of Most Frequently Challenged Books in 2007, and has recently been banned at the Round Rock Independent School District near Austin, Texas. The superintendent of the school district removed all copies of the book from the library, despite that fact that two committees reviewed the book and found it suitable for the library.

It is important to remember that librarians face book and material challenges on a daily basis, and we do our best to protect the First Amendment rights of teens.

If you'd like to send Lauren a little email of support or encouragement, please do so here.

I read banned books,

Holly

P.S. The photo above is of a two-story tall bear sculpture outside of the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. It doesn't have much to do with Lauren Myracle, but I thought it was awesome, and she was awesome, so there you go.

Here We Go! Get Hyped for Super Bowl XLIII!

2009-01-26T13:19:00.006-05:00

While we didn't get an official count, about 43 teens came to cheer the Steelers on to victory in Super Bowl XLIII, which will be held this Sunday in Tampa Bay! You can see pictures of participants in their black 'n gold glory on our Flickr page.

We also held our third annual CLP Teen Madden Tournament. Michael R. took home first place, staving off a fourth quarter comeback from Brian V. Check out all the action in the video below.

If you want to brush up on your Steelers before the big game, the library has a lot of great books and DVDs which you can browse in the subjects Pittsburgh Steelers (Football Team) and Pittsburgh Steelers (Football Team) -- History

Here are some of my favorites:

Blount, Roy
About Three Bricks Shy... and the Load Filled Up: The Story of the Greatest Football Team Ever

This classic book traces life on the Steelers, from Bradshaw to the "Steel Curtain," during the dynasty that birthed our first four rings. Surprisingly, it's actually a hilarious inside look at the personalities who were meaner than anything on the field.

Hickoff, Steve
The 50 Greatest Plays in Pittsburgh Steelers Football History

This book breaks down and ranks the greatest plays of Steelers football history. How do your favorites stack up? Check it out here!

Rooney, Dan
Dan Rooney: My 75 Years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL

Dan Rooney's Hall of Fame career has spanned over 25 years of being the owner of the Steelers and a lifetime with arguably the greatest football organization of all time. This is what he has to say from his birds-eye view, from immaculate receptions to one for the thumb.

Steelers: The Complete History

With gameday footage tracing back from Bill Cowher to the early days of NFL history, this DVD chronicles the life and times of the black and gold and the city which calls the Steelers its home.

If you're only just getting into football to cheer on your team, don't forget to try the NFL's Rule Book section. It will give you all the info you need to understand what's happening on the field, from a digest of the rule book to the "Beginners Guide to Football."

HERE WE GO!

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

CLP TEEN STEELERS HYPE PARTY

2009-01-21T18:01:00.006-05:00

Before, it was just your run of the mill Madden Tournament. Now...

PITTSBURGH'S GOIN TO DA SUPERBOWL!

That's why on Sunday, January 25th @ 12:30 PM, we're having a special CLP TEEN STEELERS HYPE PARTY to get ready for the big game. We're stocking the teen section with food, video games, and a special Steelers hype-up DVD.

We'll also be showing our Steelers pride LIVE ONLINE at http://media.carnegielibrary.org/teen, so come check out the live action or join us in the chat.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Enter the 2009 Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Student Essay Contest

2009-01-20T16:43:00.004-05:00

Today, people across the world took note of the inauguration of President Barack Obama. In recognition of this historic event, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is proud to sponsor the Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Student Essay Contest.

Here's the information about how you can use Obama's presidency as a springboard to thinking about your own place in the world. Download the application here.

2009 Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Student Essay Contest
Contest Rules

All essays should address the following question:

Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009. What can young people do to eliminate racism and other forms of prejudice during President Obama’s time in office?

The maximum length for the essay is 300 words. All entries must be printed in ink or typed double-spaced on one side only. Submissions will be judged on response to question, content, writing style, grammar/legibility, creativity, and essay length. (Please do not exceed 300 words.)

The completed form should be the last page of your essay. In order to ensure the fairest selection process, judges will not see student or school names. Parent/Guardian signature required. Please do not edit the form; all sections must be complete with contact information.

First, second and third place finalists will be selected in Grades 6, 7, and 8. Finalists will be recognized at the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh on Wednesday April 15, 2009. Winners will be notified in April and will be invited to attend an award ceremony free of charge as guests of the YWCA.

Return essay and entry form to: Dr. Helen S. Faison Racial Justice Student Essay Contest, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion, 305 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Questions? Email rja@ywcapgh.org or call 412-255-1466. Entries must be received by Monday, March 9, 2008.

~Joseph
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

Classic Films With Teen Appeal

2009-01-15T18:06:00.000-05:00

I just had a lovely conversation with some teen regulars about great movies, growing up, feeling out of place, etc. It made me quite happy to be working where I work, encountering wonderful people and sharing ideas.

They told me about how much they love movies from the 70s and 80s, and were excited about the recommendations my co-worker Connie and I gave them. They even suggested I blog about some more movies they might like but may not have heard of, so here I am! Your wish is my command.

Here's a list of films dealing with teendom that were very important to teenage Corey and which I hope teenage you will also enjoy. (Be sure to check the links and order your copies from the library today!):

Harold and Maude: "I haven't lived. I've died a few times." Connie started the conversation by bringing this film up. I first saw it in the ninth grade; my friends soon began calling me Harold. Harold and Maude is the story of a morbid, depressed, teenager who often fakes his own death and goes to funerals for fun. His outlook on life slowly begins to change when he meets Maude, a vivacious 79 year old woman who teaches Harold how l-i-v-e live live live!

Amelie: "At least you'll never be a vegetable — even artichokes have hearts." The title character (an adorable waitress in Montmarte, Paris) is sort of Harold and Maude rolled into one; she's a dreamer and an optimist, but she worries her dreams will never come true, that she will die alone, never realizing the love she hopes to find. "Times are hard for dreamers" she is told, and she knows it to be true. However, things change for Amelie when she decides to become a do-good-er, anonymously bringing people the joy she is afraid to reach out and grab for herself. Amelieis whimsical, romantic, sadly sweet and hilarious. It will melt away even the angstiest angst, if only for a little while. Check out the wonderful soundtrack!

Rushmore: "Sic transit gloria. Glory fades. I'm Max Fischer." The main character of director Wes Anderson's opus is Max Fisher, an overly ambitious fifteen year old playwright who attends Rushmore Academy on scholarship. Max is placed on academic probation when his grades continue to slip. Soon, things spiral out of control when he and his middle aged steel magnate friend, Herman Bloom, both fall for Rushmore's beautiful kindergarten teacher, Ms. Cross. Rushmore is both darkly funny and bittersweet. Check out the AWESOME SOUNDTRACK!

Pretty In Pink: "If somebody doesn't believe in me, I can't believe in them." So, I guess this is a bit of a cliche choice, right? I think it's the best of the 80s "brat pack" movies, though. The Breakfast Clubis great and all, but this one strikes more of a chord. You've got Andie (a bit of a misfit but a total sweetheart), Duckie (a pre-lame Jon Cryer who is awesome as the lovelorn best friend, crushing on his pal), and Blane (the wealthy and popular, but nice, guy) in a love-triangle. Andie likes Blane but she feels like she's nothing special; he's cute and popular, so why would he like her? Meanwhile, the duckman suffers. A film about love across class lines. Order the great soundtrack!

The Dead Poet's Society: "No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." Haven't seen this one in years, but it's a heart-breaker; the story of a class of prep school boys inspired by their new teacher, whose call to arms is more than a little similar to Maude's, "Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary." A film about what's expected of us versus what we want, realizing your own dreams and fighting for them - always a good lesson to learn.

Honorable Mentions go to: Dazed and Confused, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Rebel Without a Cause, American Graffiti, Say Anything, The Virgin Suicides

Corey

CLP - Main, TEEN

Law of Ueki - A review by Eli Straussman

2009-01-15T18:04:00.001-05:00

Law of Ueki is a great comic by Tsubasa Fukuchi. It is about Kosuke Ueki who has taken part of a competition for the talent of blank. Now this means that if he wins the contest, he get any wish he wants granted, be it to destroy the entire world or to have a slice of pizza. Accompanying his mission is his witty friend Ai Mori (Amori for short), who after much snooping figured out Ueki's power. His other companion is his teacher and coach, Mr. Kobayashi. These two characters are very much alike. They are both space cases who don't adhere to all the rules and help anyone and everyone in need. Amori is a nervous wreck who looks out for Ueki at every turn.
The plot goes something like this. Middle schoolers are given powers (I.E the ability to turn CDs into razors, to turn hair into a drill) and a King Candidite. The real purpose of this contest is to choose the new king of the celestial world, because the current king has gotten bored with his job. The King Candidates give the kids their powers and teach them how to use it. Then the kids fight and the loser loses his/her power and the Candidate is no longer running. Also if you win a battle you get a talent. These talents are meant to help you win other battles. More fights you win, the more talents you get. There is a catch though. If you use your power on noncontestants, then you lose a talent. Ueki got the power to turn trash into trees, and when he starts of he has 8 talents (very few compared to other contestants).
Now the comic starts off pretty shaky, the art is very sketchy and the plot jumps pretty badly, but once you get to volume 4, it’s great. The drawing is more solid, and Mr. Fukuchi finally gets a grip on the plot. I recommend this book a lot. The Library contains volumes 1-7 and 10-13. Check it out now.

OMG! It's Ugly Covers Friday!

2009-01-09T15:31:00.006-05:00

Let's have another crack at captioning with this lovely cover for Cry Havoc, a relic from the Teen fiction stacks.

Karen: "Hurry Paul, we have to catch the disembodied wolf head."
Joseph: "Cry Havoc: When crying wolf just isn't enough."
Holly: "Wolfie Monster says: Me so hungry. Me want to eat bullet!"

Corey: "Giant wolf heads and Members Only jackets: a surprisingly important part of the Nazi war effort."

We welcome your captions in the comments section.

Happy Friday!

Holly