The complete booklist for Word Out! 2009 is already available, but we'll be providing some additional information about the chosen books in the weeks leading up to our official start date of July 6. And the librarians who selected the books (it's not all done by computers!) will be making longer posts about their selections during the eight weeks of the program starting July 6. Rumour has it some of the authors may even be joining in too...
Fiction Book for July 6: Last
Dance at the Frosty Queen by Richard Uhlig
Arty is ready to leave behind poky, small-time Harker City, where he has lived his entire life. Unfortunatley, his complicated relationships with his struggling family, conniving girlfriend, the teacher that he’s having an affair with, and a boss who dies mysteriously are holding him back. Enter mysterious Vanessa who might be the motivation Arty needs to activate his escape plan.
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Nonfiction Book for July 6: Crap: how to deal with annoying teachers, bosses, backstabbers, and other stuff that stinks by Erin Elisabeth
Conley
It’s not easy being a teen. It seems teachers are meaner, parents are stricter, and friends sometimes become enemies when high school starts. Fortunately, Erin E. Conley can relate. Her book gathers wisdom from the wise to the wacky for those who want to avoid the crappy side of being a teen.
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Graphic Novel for July 6: The
Apocalipstix Vol. 1 by Ray Fawkes and Cameron Stewart
When Armageddon occurs, rockers Mandy, Megumi, and Dot of “The Apocalipstix” refuse to let it interfere with their world tour and seek out any bars and clubs still standing to perform at.
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Book review (includes a preview of the first 50 pages)
lol!
1 time @ skool
we had literacy week bout heroes
n thr waz a speeling bee
i was on aroll n the only word i spelt wrong was apocalips
Posted by: Tina | June 10, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Oooh i'm exciteid for Crao and last dance of frosty queen, i've already put a hold on both and i can't wait to get a chance to read them they seem really good. Expecuially Crap a good book for highschoolers like me to read. Sometimes you're frinds just get on your nerve or maybe it's a teacher i usually don't know how to handle it. Well hopefully Crap will give me some tips 'cause we all know everyone has these kinds of problem
Posted by: Mary | June 18, 2009 at 10:55 PM
oops sorry i meant Crap
Posted by: Mary | June 18, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Doesn't "Crap : how to deal with annoying teachers, bosses, backstabbers, and other stuff that stinks" remind you of that show 'Ned's Declassified school survival guide'?
Posted by: Gowseca | June 25, 2009 at 07:01 PM
"Crap" looks really good I can't wait to read it. Teens who complain all the time about their life should really think about reading this book. I am such a book nerd =D so my nose is always in a book. =D This is my first time checking out this booklist and these books seem realllly good.
Posted by: RV | June 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Hmm, looks like the librarians know their stuff when it comes down to teen-approved books.
But: does every title have to have one teen-associated word in its title?
There are other types of books, like classics, that I'm sure teens would also like...
Posted by: 2_asdf | June 30, 2009 at 05:19 PM
I agree with 2_asdf, I enjoy reading Classics as much as any other teen book, and I know lots of others who prefer other genres as well... Although I must admit, "Crap" does sound pretty interesting. XD
Posted by: Edmee | June 30, 2009 at 06:55 PM
I finished Last Dance at the Frosty Queen, I gotta say it was good. While the ending felt like it ended on a question mark, but at the same time leaving you satisfied. In the end Arty does something unexpected and I'm not going to spoil it for you. Let's just say Arty is one person who doesn't give up on dreams, and realizing that dreams can happen even in somewhere small and boring. This book is a must read and I had a glorious time reading it C:
Posted by: YuShi W. | July 02, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Apocalipstix is a really cool book. It's placed after a catastrophe & it seems like most of the world is in ruins. Mandy, Dot & Megumi are what you might call atravelling band. You should really see what happens. It leaves you wanting more!
Posted by: Val | July 03, 2009 at 10:22 PM
What does "Apocalipse" mean?
I'm not sure if I spelled it, right, though. ;P
Posted by: Gowseca | July 08, 2009 at 04:21 PM
i should put these books on hold
Posted by: Allison | July 09, 2009 at 06:19 PM
i put hold on these books..
hope i get them as early as possible..:)
Posted by: Devi | July 10, 2009 at 08:17 PM
I think I'll read "Crap" or my own book to start things off. I hope I get it soon.
Posted by: Sashoya | July 11, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I read Crap when i was in grade 9 and it was a good book, and i didnt know that a lot of people from my school hate this book a lot even though it's a good book to read for niners to read it
Posted by: Jenny Chau | August 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM