Book Review - Violet on the Runway by Melissa Walker and Braless in Wonderland by Debbie Reed Fischer

Are you a fan of TV shows like America's Next Top Model?  Can't get enough of Teen Vogue?  Do you love fashion, glamour, and glitz?  Then try one of these great books -- similar but different stories about girls finding their way in the cutthroat modeling world.

First - the similarities.  Both girls, Violet in Violet on the Runway and Allee in Braless in Wonderland, never in a million years thought they had the looks to be a model.  Violet, super tall, lanky and plain, is stunned when a model scout discovers her while she is working her after school job at the local movie theater.  Allee can't stand models and thinks fashion is just for girly girls like her little sister Sabrina, and is discovered quite accidentally when escorting her to casting call.  But both girls are quickly absorbed into the modeling world - for Violet it is runway modeling in New York City, and for Allee it is commercial and print/catalog work in Miami.  Two very different cities, both filled with drama, backstabbing models and roommates and a great inside look into a captivating scene.

Try both books this summer (but if you have to pick just one - I liked Violet better)

Reviews by Teens

Temoria M. wrote the following about Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn:
Rating - 4 out of 5 bugs
"I think so because like her other scary stories, this one was no less. It also kept the thrill and suspense of the characters and their actions going. You wanted to keep reading till the end."

Anonymous wrote the following about You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah by Fiona Rosenbloom:
Rating 3 out of 5 bugs
"Interesting book. Showed teen conflicts - like first crush and first kiss. Proved that friendship is way more important than a boy. 3 thumbs up!"

Summer Reading Club

Hey Everyone - Our summer programs are just getting started. Don't forget to sign up.

If you haven't already done so - sign up for the Summer Reading Club. You have the chance to win prizes and be invited to the End of Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party. You must submit at least 3 reviews to be invited to the party. Don't miss out - sign up at the front desk.

Wingspan Yoga for Teens

Wingspan Yoga for Teens
July 7 & 14th @
4:30pm

Join yoga instructor Julie Weiss to discover the many joys of yoga. Teens will build strength, flexibility, and self-confidence through yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Yoga is fun, challenging, and helps you learn about the most important subject...You!

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring some water, and a yoga mat if you have your own. Extra mats will be available if you need to borrow.

Book Review - Kissing the Bee by Kathe Koja

Dana and Avra have been best friends throughout high school. As the end of senior year approaches, Dana and Avra are still inseparable, but they have an addition to their group -- Avra's boyfriend,Emil. Dana never told Avra that she was in love with Emil too, and it is becoming harder and harder for her to be around the two of them. Avra has plans to run away after prom to escape her insufferable parents, and it is assumed that Emil is going with her. But lately, it doesn't seem like Emil wants to leave town...or Dana. Avra always said if anything ever happened to her that Emil and Dana should carry on. Carry on what? Will Dana do the "right thing" like she always does? What is the "right thing"?

This was a great story and a quick read.

Summer Reading Program

Teen Summer Reading Program
Get ready for summer at WMPL!
This summer's theme is Metamorphosis @ Your Library. Sign up for summer reading between June 30 and July 7 and enter to win a raffle prize. Great programs and fun activities all summer long!

Cooking Class

Cooking Class

July 28

4pm

Think you have what it takes to be a top chef? Learn how to make delicious nachos, a tasty treat for you and your friends!