Friday, December 7, 2012

Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest / The Atlantic's 2012 Teen Book Picks!

The 2013 WCCLS Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest guidelines have been posted to the Web!

http://www.wccls.org/teen-art-contest

Submitted art should be in color, 8.5" x 11", and  represent the Teen Summer Reading theme "Beneath the Surface." Up to two pieces of original art may be submitted at local WCCLS libraries between Wednesday, January 2nd and Friday, February 15. First prize is a $150 Powell's gift card; there will also be $50 and $25 gift certificates to Blick Art supplies for two runners-up. Check the link above for full guidelines and an entry form. Last year's winner was fantastic; we have high hopes for this year!
 
  • Additionally, the Atlantic have announced all of their teen book picks for 2012:
 

What was the biggest tearjerker? The best book that wasn't a dystopia? The best read for highly literate children? Find out in this interesting and entertaining article! I'm proud to have read a good chunk of these selections, and I can attest to their quality.