Book Bag: Friendswood Youth Services Blog

Kathleen has also graciously answered our questions!* Who is your idol (in real life or in fiction)? Oooo, tough one.....probably all those main characters (mainly female ones) who make things in life look so easy to do, like solve a humongous mystery that stumps every one else, save someone's life, or even something as difficult as finding a perfect guy (which must be impossible). If something in my life had the option of being easy, I'd be so happy. What's your favorite book? Why? One of my many favorite books is City of Glass because after you read the other two books, you've really gotten to know the characters and then in City of Glass, it wraps everything up in type of way that makes you hate to put the book down or finish it. Of course, then Cassandra Clare decided it wasn't over, but still.....the idea is there. Who is your favorite fictional character? Another hard one!!!! I'd have to say Katsa from Graceling. The only reason I have is she's cool.

Jenny's back! She has kindly agreed to share more of her opinions and thoughts in our new and hopefully ongoing series "Confessions of a Teenage Bibliophile" in which teens answer questions about their favorite books and the library!* Name: Jenny Baglio Age: 14 School: FHS Who is your idol (in real life or fiction)? You, Sti! You are such a bright person and you're always willing to talk to everyone. What's your favorite book? Why? I have none because I love almost all of the books I've read and I can relate to them somehow. I just love books in general, they can take you everywhere and allow you to feel every emotion. It's an art. Who is your favorite fictional character? Annabeth Chase. She is very strong emotionally and physically but she still has a soft side. What's your favorite fictional world? If you could live there would you? Idris. Yes, everyone is able to fight the ultimate evil - demons! Is there a book you can relate your life to

Looking for something seasonal to read this week? Check out these titles! The Steps by Rachel Cohn Over Christmas vacation, Annabel goes from her home in Manhattan to visit her father, his new wife, and her half- and step-siblings in Sydney, Australia. The Christmas Killer by Patricia Windsor At Christmastime Rose Cleer is having bad dreams while young girls are disappearing. Birdland by Tracy Mack Fourteen-year-old, tongue-tied Jed spends Christmas break working on a school project filming a documentary about his East Village, New York City, neighborhood, where he is reminded of his older brother, Zeke, a promising poet who died. Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle In three intertwining short stories, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town. What Child Is This? by Caroline B. Cooney When seventeen-year-old Matt tries to find a family for an eight-year-

Sorry it's been so long since I posted here! This has been a crazy semester but I'm done with school now so I can spend more time writing here and planning more fun things to do at the library! To start with, the junior high has early release today and tomorrow so we'll be smushing (technical term) into the teeny tiny Local History Room to watch your favorite show and mine: Doctor Who! We'll be starting at the beginning episode one series one (series= British speak for season). For those of you who have watched series 1-4 here's a preview for this year's Christmas special (will be showing on BBC America they day after Christmas aka Boxing Day in England) Also, a new video from author John Green, in which he answers many questions: And Maureen Johnson's cheap yet awesome gift-giving guide for the holiday season! Okay, see you soon! Sti