BPL Teens

Friday, June 18th to Saturday, August 14th
Teens 13-18 may sign up at any Berkeley Public Library!

Submit book reviews online OR in person at the library.

• Turn in at least one book review and receive a free book, a $5 Pegasus Books coupon, AND an automatic entry in the weekly teen summer raffle!
• Each review entered after that will get you another book and another entry in the raffle.
• Raffle prizes include a $50 Visa gift card, flash drives, and gift cards for food, books, movies, and music. And, we will raffle two copies of Suzanne Collins’ new book, Mockingjay.

Prizes available while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, Pegasus Books, Almare Gelato, Amanda’s, Amoeba Music, Comic Relief, Half Price Books, Moe’s Books, Mrs. Dalloway’s, and Tapioca Express Berkeley

For more information call 510 981-6147 or email us.
Download the flyer here.

Teen Review by Molly

They Never Came Back
By Caroline B. Cooney
Type of book: general fiction, mystery
Rating: 5 stars

This book is an excellent read about a young troubled girl trying to figure out whether her parents loved her or their money more. It is thrilling and mysterious, yet also very sad. I thought that the way Caroline wrote the story from two voices made it more understandable and interesting.

Teen Review by Molly

Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall
By Wendy Mass
Type of book: general fiction
Rating: 5 stars

Heaven Looks A Lot Like the Mall is a great page turner, and even though it is really sad, with a mom that wants her daughter to be perfect, and a dad that isn’t there, the book has a really good ending and it is written really well.

Teen Review by Ari

I Am the Messenger
By Markus Zusak
Type of book: adventure, general fiction
Rating: 5 stars

I really liked this book, and I would definitely recommend it! I Am the Messenger is about Ed Kennedy, a 19-year old cab driver who has accomplished almost nothing in his life. Stopping a bank robbery is his first notable achievement ever, and it is then that his life begins to get a little bit out of hand. He begins receiving cards in the mail, first the ace of diamonds, then clubs, spades, and finally hearts. On each card, three ‘messages’ are asked of him to deliver. Many of the messages are fine, sometimes enjoyable, but they are shadowed by the tougher, mentally challenging ones. In the end, however, he completes all of his tasks and is met with wonderful feelings of success, accomplishment, and fulfillment.

Teen Review by Emile

City of Thieves
By David Benioff
Historical fiction
Rating: 3.5 stars

City of Thieves takes place in Russia during the WWII German invasion. The story follows the paths of two Russians who are on an unlikely mission for a Russian colonel. It was a fairly good story with interesting insight into the tactics and methods of both sides during the German invasion of Russia. This would appeal to someone who wants a quick and enjoyable read where you don’t need to follow the story too closely.

Yes, that’s right!
The Cullens, a Twilight tribute band, play the Berkeley Public Library.

Saturday, June 19, 2010
Central Library – 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck
3rd floor community meeting room
1:00pm.

For more information, call 510 981-6147 or email bplteens@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Financial Aid 102
An informational session for high school students and/or their parents

Monday June 7, 2010
5:30—7:00pm at the Central Library’s 3rd floor meeting room
Need more info? Email crobey60@gmail.com or call 925 548-0002

• Overview of financial aid
• Understanding financial aid terms
• Financial aid timeline
• Preview of aid programs & sources
• Aid calculation & impacting factors
• Special circumstances and more

Cynthia M. Robey, M.B.A is a College Planning and Application Consultant. Member: Independent Educational Consultant Association – I.E.C.A., Higher Education Consultants Association – H.E.C.A., Western Association for College Admission Counseling – W.A.C.A.C., College and Career Planning, UC Berkeley

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