Sarah is a youth services librarian in Canfield. She pretty much only reads YA books, but she is easily distracted by a good picture book or anything Doctor Who related. Sarah loves to crochet and knit and can usually be found with a pile of yarn in her lap with one of her three dogs nearby. Originally from Texas, she still says “y’all” all the time and refuses to call carbonated beverages “pop.”
Whether or not you admit it to others, you probably still watch cartoons. It might not be all the time, but I bet you at least catch an episode here and there. And given the rise in popularity of anime and cartoons geared for the not-little-kid audiences, that’s perfectly fine. Or perhaps you enjoy reliving your younger… read more >>
Hello, crafty teens! Do you have that one t-shirt that you just love, but it’s starting to fall apart? Maybe it has some holes or stains that make in random spots leaving the picture on the shirt intact. Don’t worry…we can reuse that t-shirt to make a fun bit of décor! We’re going to frame… read more >>
Sometimes, the answer to the eternal question isn’t so clear. Sometimes, the movie is as good as (or, very rarely, better than) the book. It’s not often, but it does happen. And for a brief moment, readers and non-readers alike are in harmony as they discuss the movie with smiles on their faces. Voices are raised… read more >>
It’s an eternal question – one that has started countless debates, divided houses, ended friendships, and destroyed relationships. Ok, maybe it’s not that serious, but ask any reader if the book was better than the movie and you’d better be prepared to listen to at least a five-minute rant speech. But to help settle the debate, let’s compare ratings on two… read more >>
Mental health and mental illness are no longer the taboo subjects they once were. In fact, open discussion about mental health and illness is encouraged now more than ever. YA authors are writing about mental health and teens with mental illness in honest and open ways. Whether you have your own experience with mental health topics or are trying to better understand mental health, there’s likely a… read more >>
Hello, readers! There has been a big push in YA the last few years to encourage the publishing of #ownvoices books. What does that mean? It’s pretty simple, actually. It means the author of the book is from an underrepresented group writing about their own experiences and perspectives. Finding #ownvoices books is a great way to… read more >>
Hello, art lovers! A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes words paint a pretty awesome picture, too. And these YA books featuring art create some pretty fantastic portraits of their characters. After all, writing is a form of art! So take some time to give your brushes and pencils a rest so you… read more >>
Hello, everyone! Did you know that the Library offers some awesome resources for learning a new language? Well, we do! And we won’t grade you on it! All you need is your library card to log in to these sites. Whether you’re just learning the language or already have a couple years of the learning the language under your belt, there’s… read more >>
Hello, artsy teens! Are you looking to change things up with your art? Maybe you just want to see what else is out there. Or perhaps you just need some new inspiration. No matter what you need or want to do with your art, you’ll be able to accomplish your goal with these free online… read more >>
Hello, crafty teens! We are going to make some art that you can hang in a window to brighten your or someone else’s day. Making stained glass art doesn’t have to complicated, and it looks amazing. So, let’s get started. Here’s what you need: a coloring page (I used a mandala pattern) wax paper permanent… read more >>
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