Book Bag: Friendswood Youth Services Blog

So, I don't want to brag or anything but there was a small profile of me in the Houston Chronicle last week...and it started because of this blog. So I guess I should make sure I update it more often, huh?    Youth librarian uses blog to get young adults interested in reading In other news, don't forget that you can now follow me on twitter @FriendswoodYA AND tumblr!  http://friendswoodya.tumblr.com/ DFTBA, Sti

Yes it is almost the end of April and we're just finishing the YA March Madness. Because that's how we roll.  So...the winner of the 2014 YA March Madness is.....  I know, I know, it's all a big shock. That this book, an underdog really, came out on top of all the other worthy contenders was a big surprise to all of us here at the library.*  Raven Boys  by Maggie Stiefvater was our second place. If you haven't read it yet, you really, really should! It might not have a movie deal, but Maggie Stiefvater is an excellent writer and a really weird human being and the book is so good. When you've read it, come and tell me which character is your favorite. You know, if you can choose just one. I know I can't.   And now, have we talked about The Fault in Our Stars movie yet? Because I'm pretty sure it's going to break all of us. If you want to see the new trailer you'll have to go watch a movie about a wife and two mistresses getting reven...