March into the Library!

Spring is here, and with it comes new book reviews from our teens!

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

Inez Olivera had been living a stationary life while her parents went galivanting around the world- exploring the great unknowns of the old world and its magic. Her listless aunt and cousins, comfortable in the affluent side of Buenos Aires, never understood Inez’s longing to follow her family into the glittering world of Cairo, Egypt; where their untimely death left her packing her bags and setting sail across the ocean to investigate the circumstances of their passing. In the whirlwind of a new world full of glitz and glamor, Inez must navigate mysterious people and dangerous situations like archeological digs and swims in the Nile River, all the while dealing with her guardian’s irritating assistant. 

Inez’s spunky and sensible demeanor makes for a lovable character you can’t help but root for as she manages the alluring city of Cairo. Ibañez does a wonderful job of creating well developed characters who never fail to surprise you when you least expect it as she leads you through the winding streets full of their own twists and turns. The author manages to wind a dash of magic into this story without overdoing it to enhance the glamorous setting.

Essentially, What the River Knows is an adventure full of secrets, wonder, and a love for Egypt that leaves you wanting more.

Review by Sophia B.

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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl are something the town of Shaker Heights had never seen before.

Shaker Heights embodies stereotypical upper-middle-class suburban America where appearances are made perfect and successful people hide behind pretenses so that everything in their little bubble appears just so. Mia is a single mother and traveler constantly pursuing inspiration for her next big piece of art and so her daughter Pearl has never lived in the same place for long. The Richardson family in particular become encaptivated by the pair in good ways as well as bad and soon they are more than just tenants of a rental property. Little fires begin to start when Mia and Mrs. Richardson’s differences clash and Pearl’s friendship with the Richardson children grows into something more. The characters become tangled in a plot of secrets and misguided intentions and the events put many who were once close on opposite sides of difficult situations.

This novel deeply explores relationships and the relationship between Pearl and Lexie Richardson in particular stood out to me. As the two grew closer, the complications caused by Pearl’s obsession and Lexie’s false altruism made the story even more interesting. Lexie’s sudden change in principles was intriguing and the choices the characters made further added fuel to the fire (sorry can’t say more – no spoilers!).

This story’s thoughtful intricacies, the changes the characters faced, and the impact of the nature of the town’s society on the outcome were very well done. The way the pieces fall into place at the end makes this novel an incredibly riveting and eye-opening read I’d recommend to any friend.

Review by Shreya S.

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders is an amazing teen adventure book. The book is focused around a group of teen boys really living on their own and facing bullies. Each boy in the group is in their own way different which I think is better for the reader to relate or understand them. Many exciting, sad and suspenseful events happen in this book, and make you always guessing what’s going to happen next. The book really takes you through the story of each person and lets you get to know them personally. I would differently recommend this book to anyone who likes teen dramas with a lot of adventure.

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One of Us is Lying is a great mystery teen drama book. I have read this book multiple times, and every time I find a new detail about the characters or the plot. The plot of this book is very dark but very interesting, and I believe many teens will enjoy this book because of how well written and in some ways relatable this book is. The book switches through the different perspectives of the characters as the story unfolds, which lets the readers connect to the characters on a different level than any other book. You really hear the thoughts and emotions of the characters, and get to understand their personal life and why they are the way they are. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery with many plot twists along the way.

Reviews by Brylyn T.

Fe-brewing Great Reads!

Phew! We made it out of the darkest time of the year! Let’s celebrate with some great books recommended by our teens!

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

The story follows the protagonist, Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who is now a college student. Pippa becomes involved in another gripping mystery when her friend, Jamie Reynolds, goes missing. Jamie’s disappearance leads Pippa to start her own investigation, documenting it through a podcast. As she delves deeper into the case, Pippa uncovers dark secrets and faces the challenge of navigating through a web of lies and deception. The novel explores themes of truth, trust, and the consequences of uncovering hidden truths. It’s a compelling and suspenseful story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. (Note: this is the sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.)

5 Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott

The story revolves around two teenagers, Stella Grant and Will Newman, who both have cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Despite the limitations imposed by their condition, Stella and Will find ways to support each other emotionally. The title, “Five Feet Apart,” refers to the small, risky distance they decide to compromise on, breaking the six-foot rule for a chance at a more intimate connection.

-Reviews by Tanya R.

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Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

This novel is a dystopian fiction of a completely different, not-so-impossible, reality.

The story focuses on the life of a clique of young students at a far-away English boarding school called Hailsham. The intricacies of the characters’ relationships and personalities as they grow up are moving, heartwarming, and change the way the reader might question what does it mean to be human? When they finally leave the safe haven of Hailsham, they learn the shockingly tragic truth about their existence and “special destiny”. Their times shared in blissful childhood innocence before the rude awakening of the real world forever ties their souls together, however painful.

Never Let Me Go is full of mystery, love, heartbreak, and more mystery. I’d say this story is intense and perfect for anyone in for a good cry!

-Review by Shreya S.

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All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Salahudin and Noor are two Pakistani-American teens trying to navigate their harrowing lives. They understand each other like no one else does, and they trust each other in the unconditional way that only family can. But after the Fight, things seem to only go downhill and everything spirals out of control.

Juggling his mom’s failing health and his dad’s sudden dependence on alcohol, Salahudin tries in vain to keep the motel (his mother’s dream) open for business. And Noor isn’t faring any better either. She wants to escape the city she lives in, Juniper, forever, but the only thing between her and her dream is her wrathful uncle. He wants to keep her in Juniper forever, so as she balances working at her uncle’s liquor shop, she secretly applies to colleges in hopes that she can leave her uncle, and her past, behind forever.

But Sal soon finds himself caught in something bigger than himself as he scrambles to save the dying motel. Soon Noor and Sal must combat the monsters of their past in order to overcome the demons they face in the present, and in the process, they must determine how much they are willing to risk for each other for their own happiness.

Let me start off by saying how I even stumbled upon this book. One of my friends gifted this book to me for my birthday, but since my birthday is in May, AP exams were around the corner and I basically forgot about the book until two days ago. For a book project in English class, I was required to annotate this book, so I (somewhat unwillingly) cracked open my book and began reading.

What I didn’t expect was for me to devote the next three hours curled up on the couch with the book, snarling at anyone who came within a five foot radius of me.

This is easily one of the best books I’ve read in quite a while, and I’m so thankful my teacher assigned this book to me.

I’ll admit the story got off to a slow start (maybe it’s just me), but I couldn’t quite understand what was happening and why it was happening. But nearing the middle of the book, I was enraptured. Tahir’s meticulous word choice and her decision to emphasize Sal and Noor’s inner turmoil made this book relatable on a whole new level. I may not be experiencing the same circumstances that Sal and Noor faced in the book, but the way the book was crafted made me feel as if I had been absorbed into the pages of the book and that I was living alongside the characters.

This book certainly covers some very deep topics, such as drug addiction, child abuse, sexual assault, and racism, but the way Tahir tackled the obstacles opened my eyes to the truth of humanity in the real world as well. Although there is some humorous banter exchanged between the characters, the majority of the book is solemn and serious and explores the complexities of life. I’m not one to sympathize with characters, but I was so immersed in this book that my heart broke a little every time something went wrong.

This book is definitely not a light read, so I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a relatable, serious book about struggles that are found too frequently in the world today. When everything seems lost, there’s always hope to hold on to.

-Review by Sristi U.

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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Are you interested in Greek Mythology? Maybe Fantasy? In case you are, I have the perfect solution for you. How about you read Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief.

Percy Jackson is a boy who is a half-blood. A half-blood is a person who is half-human and half-god. Percy’s father is a god and Percy’s mom is human. Percy struggles with school and has jumped to many boarding schools. There is a camp for half bloods he makes it to, then one day in the camp Percy, Annabeth, and Grover (Percy’s protector) go on a mission together to figure out where Zeus’s Lightning Bolt is. They overcome difficulties and challenges in order to give Zeus’s Lightning Bolt back to him before The Summer Solstice.

The Lightning Thief is Greek Mythology and a great book from Rick Riordan. Some of the character of Percy Jackson is inspired from his son.

I would rate this book an 8 out of 10 because I really enjoyed reading this. It was really thrilling and suspenseful. Greek Mythology is greatly represented in this book and if you want to read more from these series there are other books in the series. This book really brought attention and there are so many conflicts and obstacles which really catch your attention. I would recommend this book for Greek Mythology people.

Next time you want to read a book that is Greek Mythology you know what book to read.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Are you on your bed thinking about what book to read? Well don’t worry I got you covered. How about you read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins?

The Hunger Games takes place in a city called Panem. They are split into 13 districts. The city, Panem, hosts a game which is a death or win situation. These districts aren’t given a lot of money—they barely have enough to get food. Katniss, our hero and main character participates in The Hunger Games. Each district is supposed to have 1 boy and 1 girl to play in The Hunger Games which is determined in a drawing. If they do win then they get a lot of food for a year.

The Hunger Games is part of the dystopian genre. This is not the 1st book by Suzanne Collins. She got inspired to write this book from “Theseus and the Minotaur.”

The protagonist is Katniss. The antagonist is someone you need to figure out. 24 people fighting against each other just for food.

I rate this book a 9 out of 10 because it is fun and interesting. I read this book with my class but I am sure you would enjoy it as much as me. It is suspenseful and keeps you up at night thinking about what’s going to happen next. Now the next time you’re laying on your bed you don’t have to think what book to read because The Hunger Games is calling out your name.

-Reviews by Harshitha N.

Finally a Blog Post About the North Texas Teen Book Festival

By Anne Marie

Teen Advisory Group member

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Right, so I’ve been pushing this blog post off because they haven’t released the panels, because that is a big part of me planning my trip. Well, they released it THIS WEEK, so I guess it’s time for me to get going.

What I know that’s relevant:

1) The festival will take place on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. They have some instructions on how to get there here.

2) There will be 75 authors. Last year there were just over 80, so I think they realized that 75 is their cap.

3) They finally released the panels. You can find it here. It should be noted that this is the most up to date. You should have the panel you really want to go to, and then a second panel you want to go to in case the first one fills up. They will be passing out a booklet with the panels in it, but they printed them weeks ago and now they are out of date. My suggestion: print your own and bring it.

4) It is free to get in, go to panels, and to have you books signed. That being said, there are a few things to pay for:

–Parking. It is $8 per a vehicle. If you are carpooling, be a good person and chip in for it.

–Books. In order to fund the festival, you are asking that you buy one book there for every two books you bring. They are often already signed (which is pretty cool of them), and it is through Half Price Books so the books are reasonably priced. The list of books and prices can be found here. They will accept cash, credit, and debit, but since their machines won’t be connected to the network they cannot accept gift cards.

–Food. It should be noted that you cannot eat inside, but you will be able to leave the building and come back. You can buy food food there (prices here), but I just bring a lunchbox because everything that might have a line will. And it will be long.

5) Odd Authors. There are several of what I call “odd authors” this year. These are the authors that have weird rules for getting books signed. I didn’t feel like rewriting everything, so here’s a screenshot of the rules as well as the information for speed dating.

Oh, and here’s the twitter page. There is some information there that isn’t on the website, which is here. (I sure do like using “here” a lot, huh?)

 

Anyways, sorry this came out so late this year, and I hope everyone has a good, safe time this year and meets a lot of cool book nerds.

 

–Anne Marie

Let’s Review: Warcross by Marie Lu

By Jessica

Teen Advisory Group member

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Wow, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve written a review! Maybe it’s because I haven’t had the time to read (yay for junior year).

However, I finally had the opportunity to crack open a book and read with little interruptions during winter break, and let me tell you: THAT ISH FEELS GOOD.

Sorry, my inner book nerd is coming out.

Before I start gushing about this book, let’s marvel at its beautiful cover.

Ok, I’ll stop drooling.

Warcross follows a bounty hunter and hacker named Emika Chen. The story is in the first person perspective, so you get insight of Emi’s thoughts and feelings. There is this elusive billionaire named Hideo Tanaka, who invented a pair of glasses and program that makes AR seamless, when he was 13 (he’s 21 at the start of the story). Basically, when you put on those pair of glasses, you can’t tell you’re in an artificial reality because it’s that good. The program/game, called Warcross, became part of everyday life. Since the game is so popular, they hold world championships, and Emi glitched into the first round. Rather than get arrested, Hideo calls her over to Tokyo to fix a security problem he’s been noticing. While investigating, Emika begins to realize that not everything is exactly what it seems.

I can’t say much about the story without spoiling something but it’s action-packed and will keep you at the edge of your seat (or wherever you normally read).

Let’s Review: Wires and Nerve

By Ashley

Teen Advisory Group member

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Hi! My name is Ashley, and I’m new to TAG so I thought that I’d take a few minutes to introduce myself. One thing that you need to know about me is that I love to read. I always have my nose in a book! Besides reading, I also like mythical creatures, dogs and cats, and a podcast called Welcome to Night Vale.

Anyway, everybody knows The Lunar Chronicles by Marisa Meyer, right? Well, she wrote a graphic novel called Wires and Nerve following Cinder’s (Selene’s) “sidekick,” Iko. Since most of the hybrid-wolf packs got away, Iko takes it upon herself to track them down and capture them. This is especially important that Iko does this because of the fact that she is an android, so she can’t get hurt.

However, if you didn’t like Iko as a character, you’re probably not going to like this book. After all, this book is a whole lot of Iko. She is a very feminine character. She likes clothes, shoes and net dramas, (though most of this is only mentioned and not shown). She also spends a LOT of her time daydreaming about boys.

Yet, Iko is left questioning her own humanity, misreading romantic tension with a royal guard calling her beautiful (or so she thinks), and having the pressure of finding all the hybrid wolves.

While I’m on the subject of Marissa Meyer, be sure to read her new book Renegades! Happy reading!

 

Let’s Review: Twilight Breaking Dawn

By Anne
Teen Advisory Group member

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I spent all of Thanksgiving break las year on this book. I bought a hardback copy of it at the Flower Mound Book Sale (the next on is on October 20-22— come check it out!) for the very affordable price of one dollar.
And I have to admit. I really tore through this book.
And yes, a year later is a terrible time to do a book review. I know.
Good thing this isn’t actually a book review.

But I wasn’t lying when I said I tore through the book, because I did.

Now why would I do this to a perfectly good copy of Twilight?

Well, for one thing, I needed a thick book, and I was not about to do it to a book I did not read or to Harry Potter (yes, I play favorites).
For another, there are plenty of copies around. My destroying of this book does not put the book population of Breaking Dawn at risk.
Finally, I’m a chess player. The cover is ascetically pleasing to me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
(Also I did this one instead of the first one so people wouldn’t see the it on my bookcase and go “Oh, can I borrow thi— OH MY GOSH IT’S HOLLOW.”)

But it was really fun to make! I’ve always wanted a hollow book, and now it is even more special to me because I made it instead of just buying it somewhere.
I reused some of the paper in a school project for entrepreneurship.

And what I didn’t use for this, I recycled, don’t worry.

Oh! And see this quote?

I was actually going to use a different one (both quotes came from the book), but even though the other one was in the center of the page and this one wasn’t (although you can’t tell now), I cut the pages so unevenly that the relative center moved (you can see how uneven my wall is). I was lucky enough to see that this one fix was better.
Basically I use my book to hold candy, but if you want to make your own, I recommend Heather River’s blog on the subject. That’s the one I use. The Art of Manliness Has a pretty good one too, especially if you are trying to figure out the “why”s choosing to make a hollow book.

10 Books on my TBR list

Today I thought I’d share with you a few books that have been on my TBR list for a while. Hopefully this will inspire you to look at your own TBR list and finally read some of the books (and I hope this works for me too!)

Leviathan by Scott Westfeld
I’ve been wanting to read this book for over 6 years since it’s the only Scott Westfeld series that I haven’t read.

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
I added this book to my TBR shelf 4 years ago after I read multiple reviews raving about this book. I started it a few years back, but unfortunately never got farther than the first chapter.

Evermore by Alyson Noel
Like the Mara Dyer book, I added this book to my shelf over 4 years ago. A friend gave me the book as a gift, but I’ve yet to actually read it.

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
I heard about this book three years ago after multiple friend recommended it to me. Last year, I checked it out from the library, but of course was I extremely busy then so I never got the chance to start it.

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Angelfall by Susan Ee
I really don’t know that much about this book, but I had two friends recommend it to me in the span of two weeks a few years ago so I added it to my shelf. Since I’m not super familiar with the plot, this one will probably continue to get pushed off until I make it through the rest of this list. (unless I hear more praise for this book!)

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
The sad thing about this book is that I met the author two years ago and got the book signed, but I still haven’t read it. I’ve started it a few times, but I’ve never gone father than the first 20 pages.

Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Precursor: please don’t kill me for this! When the movie came out a few years ago I went to go see it and I absolutely loved it! The next day I went to the bookstore and bought the book, but lo and behold I still haven’t read it yet.

Beastly by Alex Finn
This was the same situation as Warm Bodies, where I saw the movie, liked it a lot, then decided to buy the book. I started it a few years back, but didn’t read more than 10 pages.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Also the same as the last two, expect this book was on my radar before the movie even existed. An English teacher from middle school recommended this book to me, so I checked it out from the library. However, as you can probably guess by now, I never got more than 50 pages in.

Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
I first heard about this book after I’d finished reading all of John Green’s books and was looking for something similar. Out of all the books on this list, this is probably the one that I want to read as soon as I can.

After reading through this list, let me know if you’ve read any of these books and what you thought of them. Also, what book has been on your TBR list for a long time? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,
Emma

Let’s Review: The Shadow Fall Series

By Emma
Teen Advisory Group Secretary

I started The Shadow Falls Series about a year ago, and just recently finished the last book in the series. Instead of posting 5 separate posts, I’ve decided just to combine them all into one big review. The series had its ups and downs, but overall I really enjoyed it! The only things I wished were different were faster plot lines and less predictable characters.

Born at Midnight
In the first novel in the Shadow Falls series, we are introduced to our main character Kylie who thinks of herself as a ‘normal’ teenager. She is sent to a summer camp by her mom, and while she’s there she meets other teens that are surpernaturals, and finds out that she herself might actually be one too. The first novel is definitely worth the read! The plotlines are really good, despite the frequent teenage drama. The one thing that turned me away from this book is all the grammar and spelling mistakes! I was so surprised that there were so many of them, but if you can get past that part, it is a really good novel!

Awake at Dawn
I’m not going to give a description of this book so I can make sure that I don’t spoil anything from the previous book. My favorite thing about Awake at Dawn was its plot. Compared to all of the other books in this series, I found this one to be the least predictable. However, I didn’t like everything about this book. My least favorite thing was that every single one of the characters all came across as a whiny teenager, which is logical for the actual teens, but even the adult characters came off that way too, which was really annoying. Overall, I think I like this novel better than the first due to the great plotline!

Taken at Dusk
I liked this novel better than the first one, but the second book is still my favorite. The plot was pretty good, but there was just so much going on that I found it hard to keep up with everything at times. My main issue was with the romantic plotlines. Hunter tried very hard to make them good, but they came off as emotionally charged and annoying. Overall, this novel was good, but could’ve been better if the plotlines were more thought out.

Whispers at Moonrise
This book was very dramatic, but not in the bad cheesy kind of way. The plotlines are well thought out and the ending is amazing! It makes the reader leave wanting more, and to find out how this series will end. Overall, this novel is a step above the previous novels, and was by far my favorite.

Chosen at Nightfall
This novel took me a long time to get through, not necessarily because it was bad, but because it felt like Hunter wrote this book for the sole purpose to end the series so it wouldn’t go on forever (which it still kind of did but that’s a story for another time). This novel ended somewhat cheesy, and things still felt a little up in the air, but all in all I did enjoy it! It was a good ending to a good series!

Until next time,

Emma

The North Texas Teen Book Festival is Only 12 Days Away!

On Saturday, March 4 over 80 authors will be in Irving for a free day-long event. This event is called the North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF). While you can find most of this information at nttbf.org and on the NTTBF Twitter feed (@NTTBFest), I might have some more experienced information and tips that can help your day run a lot more smoothly.

So on Valentine’s Day, the NTTBF released its program, which means it’s time to start deciding which sessions you want to go to.

As someone who has been going to the NTTBF since it first started, here is some of my advice:

1) Plan which sessions you want to go to ahead of time and write down all the information.

2) Plan a back up session for each hour because you never know which ones will get full before you get there and you won’t be allowed in.

3) Don’t be upset if the session you wanted to go to is full. Last year, a friend and I couldn’t get into the big “To the Silver Screen” one, so we popped into a very small one about graphic novels. The guy who invented Poptropica was there, and he drew a guy who fell asleep in the first row. He gave the drawing to him, and we all had a good laugh. (Also, some of the authors were kind enough to sign my books beforehand too, but don’t expect that to happen to you.) It was the best session we attended all day!

4) Food isn’t allowed during the sessions, so pick an hour to go eat. There is a great outdoor area on the second floor (I believe), which is shaded and wasn’t all that crowded last year. Also, it was fun to look at the HUGE line of school buses literally stretching into the distance. The food lines are long, expensive, and basic (banana for $3! Stuff like that), so I recommend bringing your own. And bring a lot of good food, because books are heavier then you think, especially when you are carrying them around all day. I guess you could leave for lunch, but good luck finding a parking spot again.

5) Buy every one out of three books there. (In other words, for every two books you bring, buy one there.) The books are sold new by Half Price Books, so it’s not like you are paying $20 a book. Buying books there keeps admission and signings free, which I always appreciate. I tend to buy books for my younger siblings for future birthday presents, mostly because not only am I in a family that reads a lot, but they tend not to cost as much and because lines for those particular authors are pretty short. Also, here is the list of books being sold there.

6) If you are bringing several books, or if you know that one author’s line is going to be long, don’t go to the 3:00 session and instead get in line. There is one big line that goes into where the authors are signing, which is then divided into smaller lines for each author. Last year, the line was so long that it went outside and around the building. And remember, this IS Texas, so outside isn’t always… pleasant. Even in March. Point being, get in line early so you don’t end up in the outside part. Also, if you are outside, don’t plan on having time to get all of your books signed. Pick your favorites, note which authors have shorter lines, and go.

7) Some authors (like Marie Lu and Veronica Ross) require you have a special ticket in order to have a book signed by them, which are handed out during the day. Don’t count on being able to get these tickets, though. They run out fairly quickly, even if you run to get in line from the floor above.

8) This is basically an all day event. If you can go with your friends, great! If you can carpool, even better! But you WILL be both tired and hungry by the end of the day, so going out to eat is a perfect way to wind down and to gloat with your friends.

 

These are just a few tips I picked up in my travels, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I can only help, after all.

–Anne

 

 

The North Texas Teen Book Festival is Only 6 Months Away!

Yeah yeah, I know, that’s a long time. The author list doesn’t even come out until November or December, so why are you bringing it up now?

Wait. Okay, let me backtrack. You don’t know what I’m talking about, do you?

The North Texas Teen Book Festival is a yearly event in Irving, Texas. A bunch of authors show up (like, 50+ of ’em) and they get put in groups for decisions based around their books. And we get to watch! Admission is free, AND they do book signings afterwards (also free).

Some reasonable famous authors have showed up in the past. So. Great.

I have a crazy amount of books signed because of this. Wanna see?

The book where you can’t see the spines I got signed elsewhere. So yeah, it’s a pretty decent portion of my  collection.

Now, the reason I’m bringing this up so early is because they have some volunteer options to help get things ready starting this November. You can get some book swag and volunteer hours and meet other book lovers.

You can find the details at http://www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/bffs/

In the coming months I’ll be sure to update you on the NTTBF, but until then, hope to see you in Irving!