Hey everyone! It's #teenteamtuesday! I really enjoyed @khodidill's "STAY UP: racism, resistance and reclaiming black freedom." It's a mix of Dill's reflections on growing up Black in Saskatchewan and info on colonialism and oppression. It's brutally honest and some stories hit hard, but Dill finds a gentle way to encourage allyship and educate us in this primer on anti-racism. I originally picked this up due to the gorgeous cover - designed by @stylostarr. The images inside this book - mostly photo collages - are equally as stunning!
David Bowles' novel, "The Prince and the Coyote," delves into the life of Nezahualcoyotl, the legendary Aztec ruler, poet, and philosopher -- notably featured on Mexico's 100 peso bill! The 15-year-old crown prince, raised amidst an enduring feud between the Kingdoms of Mexico and Acolhuacan, faces upheaval when a power struggle claims his father's life, forcing his family into exile. Forced to flee, the prince forms an unexpected alliance with a coyote, embarking on an adventure through the wilderness. But his journey back to the throne - fraught with war, romance, politics, and betrayal - is far from simple. The narrative seamlessly blends poetry and prose, incorporating translated verses by Nezahualcoyotl himself. The story is adorned with traditional illustrations by Amanda Mijangos, creating a rich exploration of heritage, history, and Indigenous identity - including insights into pre-Columbian gender identity and language. #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #davidbowles #amandamijangos #indigenousfiction #yafiction
For this #TeenTeamTuesday, I wanted to highlight a VPL resource I've been using a lot! VPL has a huge range of Dungeons and Dragons resources, including Players Handbooks, the Dungeon Master's Guide, and lots of campaign modules. Whether you're a benevolent DM or a murderous one, you've got options! [Image ID: a person with brown hair, brown eyes and light skin holds a copy of the Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide]
If you’re patiently waiting for BTS’ reunion in 2025 🫡, may we suggest checking out Beyond the Story? Take an exclusive look into the group’s ten year journey, which features photos and over 300 QR codes to access digital content. An immersive behind-the-scenes look into BTS’ meteoric rise, this is an essential read whether you’re an ARMY member or just a little curious 💜. . . . #TeenTeamTuesday #BTS #BeyondTheStory #TeensAtVPL
It's #teenteamtuesday! Hi all! It's Ingrid. 👋So happy to share that the newest volume of ink magazine is out in the world! It's full of amazing writing and art by Vancouver teens. Find it at your local branches, your school library or read online at vpl.ca/ink and VPL to Go! 📔 🖊Interested in seeing your work published? Send us your work with a submission form found on our ink webpage by Apr 22, 2024. 🖌 #inkatvpl #teenteamtuesday #vplteens #vancouverpubliclibrary
After Jugyeong spends the summer watching makeup tutorials and practising, her social life at school is transformed. Where she was once bullied for being ugly, her phone is now blowing up with likes. She's still a nerd at heart, though, and the new life she has created for herself risks being shattered when she runs into the school's hottest guy at the comic book shop without her makeup on. If you love makeup but hate beauty standards, True Beauty is one to try! The book is adapted from a Webtoon and has a K-Drama! #TeenTeamTuesday #TrueBeautyWebtoon
If you're looking for an exhilarating page-turner to get you through the end-of-the year slump, look no further than Thieves' Gambit by (former teen librarian!) Kayvion Lewis. Seventeen-year-old Rosalyn 'Ross' Quest is part of a legendary family of thieves, but frankly, has grown tired of the lifestyle and wants out. Unfortunately, on the night of her planned escape - Ross' mom is kidnapped. Desperate for ransome money, Ross accepts an invitation from an underground thieving competition. Facing cunning and cutthroat competitors, and increasingly treacherous trials, Ross' skills are tested to the extreme. Can she outwit, outmaneuver, and outplay her opponents to win the game? A surefire hit for fans of Six of Crows, Hunger Games and Squid Game. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #ThievesGambit #YAfiction
This graphic memoir is super sweet! When Claire's health starts to deteriorate, she has to go through a journey of doctors and diagnoses. Her physical and mental health suffers so she turns to art for solace. She relies on friends and her parents for support, and eventually starts to feel better after a few scary surgeries. Love the artwork! And the author @clairelordon lives here in Vancouver! [Alt text: Photo of librarian holding a copy of a graphic novel called "One in a Million" by Claire Lordon.] #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary
I got to meet Thien Pham, the creator of Family Style, my favorite book of 2023! Family Style is the true story of his family's journey from Vietnam through a refugee camp to the U.S. and then negotiating what it means to be American and Vietnamese. He also ate noodles every day for three months before his book came out! 🍜 🫶 🤤 #Familystyle #Comics #TeenTeamTuesday @thiendog
Still figuring out Halloween plans? Nothing wrong with a night in reading spooky tales! Today we're bringing you 13 more short stories with Night of the Living Queers, a YA horror anthology edited by Shelly Page and Alex Brown. Exclusively featuring authors of colour, these spine-tingling shorts vary from the thrilling and mysterious to humorous and sweet. Check it out now... if you dare. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #nightofthelivingqueers #spookystories
Today’s #teenteamtuesday is also a little behind-the-scenes bonus from our recent spooky books list. This collection of short stories was almost included, but Jam decided to highlight it on its own instead. If 13 spooky books weren’t enough for you, here are 13 more stories to fright and delight! “His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined” edited by Dahlia Adler features retellings of classic horror stories published alongside Poe’s original works. So if you find yourself thrilled or enchanted by one of the new stories, you can instantly flip the pages to see its inspiration! The reimagined tales are crafted by a diverse line-up of awesome YA authors, including Rin Chupeco, Lamar Giles, Kendare Blake, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Marieke Nijkamp, Tiffany D. Jackson, Stephanie Kuehn and more. Grab “His Hideous Heart” from VPL for a great collection of spooky shorts – and check out the link in our bio to see our recent list of 13 spooky books for October! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenteamtuesdays #YAhorror #YAlit #edgarallanpoe
Is what you need to kick off cozy season a fantasy romance between a nonbinary spy and a trans prince coming from different cultures and different traditions of magic? Obvously yes! In Venom & Vow, Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliot McLemore create a lush world with layered with deception, betrayal, compassion, and the magic of being seen for who you truly are, plus some truly fantastic disability representation. #TeenTeamTuesday
Step into the dystopian future with 'Mindwalker' by Kate Dylan. This fast-paced sci-fi thriller follows Sil, a teenage prodigy equipped with a brain-implanted computer that allows her to assume control of field agents, extracting them from perilous missions. But the technology that grants her this gift has an expiration date, and will soon end her life. When she finds out that her employer is using mindwalking tech for more sinister purposes, Sil has to find a way to stop them before it's too late... for everyone. #TeenTeamTuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenscifinovel
Since spooky season is fast approaching, our book recommendation for this #teenteamtuesday offers an especially eerie read: The Wicked Unseen by Gigi Griffis! A few things to love about The Wicked Unseen: 🖤 The protagonist, Audre, a goth misfit obsessed with horror movies 🖤 Her supportive parents, a mortician and an Occult-expert academic 🖤 The 90s energy (it’s set in 1996, in a small town gripped by “Satanic Panic”) 🖤 Audre’s inconvenient crush on Elle, the preacher’s daughter 🖤 A mystery revolving around Halloween night 🖤 Queer teens taking matters into their own hands when the adults fail them It’s a heart-pounding novel for fans of mystery and horror, with lots of say about extremism and injustice. The Wicked Unseen and other thrilling reads are included on our “High Stakes, Low Barrier” booklist – featuring page-turners with exciting plots that are also quick and easy to read. Find the link to the list in our bio! 📚 #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #teenteamtuesdays #queerYA #queerhorror #YAhorror #YAmystery #YAlit #gigigriffis
It's raining for the first time in weeks--the perfect excuse to curl up in a tower and read a cheesy (literally) romance! In the Kingdom of Fromage, women are not allowed to inherit. Lady Camembert's father is dying, but she is not interested in any of the potential husbands he presents her. Thus hatches a scheme involving a fake identity as Count Camembert and a lot of discretion. But discretion is hard when you meet a princess who is as excited about cruelty-free fashion as you! Swipe for a preview of some of the amazing art Deya Muniz serves up in The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich 🍞🧀🍞 #TeenTeamTuesday #QueerYA #LGBTRomance @deyathemuniz
Stoked because #teenteamtuesday is apparently a thing (and for that other thing, of course) 💖 📸me 💗Atom Eve, Invincible (comics)
In the summer after graduation, Jade Nguyen agrees to help her estranged father restore a French colonial villa in his hometown in Vietnam; in exchange he has promised to pay for her first year university tuition. Jade plans to just quietly get through the summer but becomes increasingly unsettled by both the house’s strange present state and its colonial past. The eerie and supernatural blend seamlessly with examinations of the impact of Western colonization in Vietnam. Jade is a magnetic protagonist surrounded by intriguing and layered supporting characters - both alive and dead. #teenteamtuesday
This #TeenTeamTuesday we want to highlight Baby Drag Queen, a new novel by local author C.A. Tanaka, who was kind enough to take selfie with me! Ichiro is hustling, trying to make enough money as a dishwasher in his last year of high school so that he and his mom can buy a camper van and move away from his mom's terrible boss and the rent that they never seem to be able to cover. To try to earn a bit more cash, Ichiro decides to enter a drag competition and meets a fantastic group of queens. It's a wonderful little book about chosen family helping to navigate the tough times and the beautiful ones that are woven together. #IReadYA #QueerYA #TransLit
Dreams: Visions of the Crow is a deeply East Van story, tangling with parental neglect and school bullies with the Union Gospel Mission and the East Van Cross in the background. A book that might make you cry. Thank you, Wanda John-Kehewin for your powerful words and nicole marie burton for your beautiful images! #IndigenousLiterature #IReadYA #comics #TeenTeamTuesday
This week for #teenteamtuesday, an illustrated novel oozing with charm: The Girl Who Was Convinced Beyond All Reason That She Could Fly by Canadian writer and artist Sybil Lamb. This punk-rock fairy-tale follows Eggs, a strange young girl whose feet never seem to touch the ground, and the other city-dwelling misfits who are drawn into her orbit. Lamb's incredible illustrations will draw you into this dreamlike landscape. A quick read that feels like pulling on your favourite worn-out patch-covered jacket. 💖🪽 Available from VPL in print & ebook! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesdays #teensatvpl #yalit #sybillamb #illustratednovel
. ✅ BIPOC main characters ✅ ASD representation ✅ sisterhood and found family ✅ magic and fae ✅ heists and hijinks ✅ dash of romance This debut novel by Ivelisse Houseman has it all! Iselia "Seelie" Graygrove and her twin, Isolde, couldn't be more different. They're *SUPPOSED* to be keeping a low profile until they can reunite with their family, but fate intervenes, catapulting their simple heist into an epic treasure hunt. While Seelie longs for her quiet, unassuming life, their adventure unravels a web of mysteries, leaving her with more questions than answers. With time running out, Seelie must confront her extraordinary powers and grapple with her identity in time to save her sister - and herself. #vancouverpubliclibrary #TeenTeamTuesday #teensatVPL #unseelie #ivelissehouseman #yafantasy #ownvoices
When Aoki borrows an eraser from his crush, he sees another boy's name on it. When that boy sees Aoki holding the eraser, things get confusing. As Aoki studies Ida to figure out what it is his crush sees, he begins to understand. If you love a romance that starts with confusion but where people actually talk to each other about their feelings, My Love Mix-Up is the book for you! Plus, the way Aruko draws feelings is 😍😍😍 #TeenTeamTuesday #MyLoveMixUp #manga
“There was no one else here who’d seen the world under the lake, or who even pretended they had. Then I met Lore. Not that I knew their name yet. Not that they did either.” Every #teenteamtuesday, a member of our Teen Services staff highlights a special YA book that we want to share with you! If you enjoy when authors mix heartfelt, relatable stories with the magic of fantasy and folklore, get ready to love Anna-Marie McLemore’s latest, Lakelore. When Bastián Silvano first sees Lore Garcia, there is a spark of recognition – like Bastián, Lore is non-binary, Mexican, and neurodivergent. They’re also the only other person who can see the colourful, magical world beneath the lake. It’s a world that offers a refuge when Lore urgently needs one, and it’s a world where Bastián can safely hide all of the obsessive thoughts and anxieties that their ADHD makes too difficult to manage. Seven years after their first chance encounter, Lore and Bastián are reunited – just as the lake world and its secrets begin to breach the surface. A beautiful, enchanting book about seeing and being seen. 💖 Available at VPL in print and ebook! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesdays #yafantasy #magicalrealism #queerya #yalit #annamariemclemore
This week’s #teenteamtuesday features Megan Paasch’s debut Dream to Me, a contemporary fantasy set in the Pacific Northwest about two half-sisters moving from New York to small town Madrona after the sudden death of their father. The locals are unwelcoming and Eva needs to uncover the reasons why thanks to a mystery tied to her family’s history. The plot is intricate with the perfect mix of romance and the supernatural. This thrilling page-turner will exceed your expectations. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #dreams #magic #grief #sisters #yafic #yafantasy #yasupernatural #pacificnorthwest #washington #bookstagram #dreamtome #meganpaasch #thriller #mystery #supernatural
Nobody does faeries like Holly Black! We return to Elfhame eight years after the events of the Cruel Prince trilogy, this time to follow an older Oak and a wilder Wren as they reluctantly team up to save the faerie courts from a cruel and vicious tyrant. Black excels at depicting the twisting, turning, benevolent yet manipulative natures of folklore Fae which makes for a constantly surprising and delightful read. The plot starts off slow but builds steadily to high stakes and a tense cliffhanger ending. The second book of the duology will be released in February 2024. #thestolenheir #hollyblack #teenteamtuesday
Is the image on the cover of Victory, Stand! familiar to you? It's a recreation of the moment at the 1968 Olmpics when Black Americans Tommie Smith (gold medal) and John Carlos (bronze medal) raised their fists on the podium during the U.S. national anthem to protest racial injustice in America. This book tells the story of all of the moments that led up to that moment: the training, the organizing, the meetings and more. Tommie Smith shows how much he and other Black athletes struggled to be treated with respect-- even while winning world records--and the way they worked together to make change for athletes that came after them and oppressed people around the world. Plus, some very fantastic sprint scenes! #TommieSmith #TeenTeamTuesday #GraphicMemoir #Justice
Today for #teenteamtuesday, a graphic novel fable that's perfect for a rainy, gloomy day: "The Well" by Jake Wyatt and Choo. Lizzy's parents may have been spellcasters and monster hunters, but she's content to live a simpler life - helping her grandfather, making enough money to get by, and maybe flirting with the woman who works the ferry. But when she steals three coins from a wishing well, she unknowingly enters a contract to make three wishes come true. Swipe for a sneak peek! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesdays #yacomics #yagraphics #yafantasy #queerya #bookstagram
Good day! This book cover is a perfect colour match for my fit! How about that? It is also a gripping post-apocalyptic survival story. Fast forward 50 years from now. It is understood globally that a volcano is going to erupt and destroy the Earth’s atmosphere. World leaders have agreed to collectively rebuild on another planet and preparations are underway in a race against time. While children of the Global Fleet Planning Commission are touring a launch site in California the volcano unexpectedly erupts. The group of 50 multinational teens is forced to launch on an unfinished ship, barely stocked with food and necessities. As the teens form a small leadership council to take charge of operations they struggle to work together across national and cultural divides. Can they avoid repeating the mistakes of their parents? Their survival and the future of the human race depends on it. No pressure! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yareads #yafiction #yalit #sciencefiction #scifi #ya #igreads #bookstagram #readingcommunity #rileyredgate #aloneouthere
If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller, look no further. #darkroometiquette will take you to some intensely uncomfortable places. Sixteen-year-old spoiled and entitled Sayers Wayte is a teen with everything until he is kidnapped and locked inside a windowless room. Divided into three sections, the novel takes us through the time before, during, and after the kidnapping. This is a fantastic read that will give you all the feels — anger, fear, sadness, horror! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #yareads #yafiction #yalit #psychologicalthriller #ya #igreads #bookstagram #readingcommunity #robinroe #alistofcages
It's not too early for a summer rom-com, is it? In Camp by L.C. Rosen, Randy Kappelhoff is auditioning for his biggest role yet: Hudson Aaronson-Lim's boyfriend. The only problem is that Hudson likes masc boys, and Randy is anything but. Everyone says not to change yourself for someone else, but when Randy shows up at Camp Outland this year, he's ready. He's newly in shape, has figured how to be okay at sports, and has been studying how to walk, talk and dress like a straight dude. Cute AF? Check. Wacky hijinx? Check. Cabin singalongs? Check! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #ownvoices #summerlove #queerbooks #gaylove @levacrosen
It’s time again for #teenteamtuesday, when Teen Services staff recommends a YA book we’ve been enjoying! 😃 What do you get when you combine office comedy, animal fun-facts, and all-powerful celestial beings? The perfectly weird and extremely funny Heaven’s Design Team! This manga series (with art by Tarako and writing by Hebi-Sou and Tsuta Suzuki) follows an eccentric team of designers and engineers who are tasked by “The Client” with creating animals for earth - with personality clashes and challenging requests resulting in some pretty strange creations being green-lit! An “encyclopedia” section of each chapter clarifies which creature characteristics made it into the real world. The first six volumes are available now at VPL! Check them out and begin annoying your loved ones with bizarre animal facts – such as: Did you know elephants hear better with their feet than with their ears? Did you know some jellyfish are functionally immortal? Did you know tarsiers have two tongues, and no one’s sure why?? #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatVPL #manga #heavensdesignteam #teenteamtuesdays
It’s Teen Team Tuesday!! We’ve been celebrating Valentine’s Day early with the sweet girls from my teen team, including this cutie pie, Savannah. #teenteamtuesday #capturelifephotographybydavinda #capturelifephotographybydavindateenteam #inspiringteensmagazine #teenyearsmagazine
🏀🏸Blue Box is a cute new sports manga with a helping of romance! Taiki plays badminton, Chinatsu plays basketball. Taiki admires Chinatsu's determination and decides that he has to make it to nationals to stand a chance with his crush. Meanwhile, Chinatsu's family moves overseas and she moves in with Taiki's family! Miscommunications and awkward situations abound. I'm looking forward to vol. 2! 💞 #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #bluebox #teenteamtuesday #shonen #bookstagram
It’s time for #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, our Teen Services staff will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. This week’s pick is @vanessanakate1’s memoir, A Bigger Picture: My fight to bring a new African voice to the climate crisis Vanessa shares her journey of raising awareness about the climate emergency from the perspective of a black female from the Global South. She passionately argues that climate issues cannot be addressed without also acknowledging gender inequality, education, and poverty. It’s an informative and eye-opening book from a unique perspective that will inspire you to never give up until your voice is heard! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #bookstagram #ya #readingbooks #readingcommunity #climatejustice #teenactivism
It's time for #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, our Teen Services staff will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. If you're like Jam and not quite ready to let go of the holiday cozy, check out this brand new YA romance! Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds is a charming Hanukkah romcom that will delight enemies-to-lovers fans. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #bookstagram #ya #yaromance #hanukkahbooks #holidayromance #hanukkahromance #enemiestolovers #snowedin #readingbooks #readingcommunity
Happy New Year! Welcome back to a brand new instalment of #teenteamtuesdays! Each Tuesday, we will highlight a special YA book that we hope you will enjoy. Susan Dennard’s The Luminaries is a story about courage, determination, and redemption. It’s also about family and community — complete with monsters, witches, vampires, and more. This contemporary fantasy will draw you into the world of Hemlock Falls and the Luminaries that protect it. Fair warning — you might have too much fun reading this action-packed fantasy! #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #yafantasy #yafiction #yareads #ya #horror #paranormal #susandennard #theluminaries #igreads #outcasts #monsters #secretsocieties #mythicalanimals #bookstagram #readingbooks #readingcommunity
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥. . Wrapping up #teenteamtuesday with Atom Eve! I’m so excited about this cosplay. Eve has such a tumultuous story and I’m hoping that this cosplay and my casual Eve might get more people interested in the comic book, the TV series, or both. . Wig by @ardawigs Buttercup in Sunset Suit custom made by @zentaizentai . #eve #evewilkins #evewilkinscosplay #evecosplay #samanthaevewilkins #samanthaevewilkinscosplay #atomeve #atomevecosplay #teenteam #invincible #invinciblecosplay #superheroine #leagueofsuperheroines #amhcosplays #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers #cosplayersofinstagram #womenofcosplay #musesofcosplay #ardawigs
In the third and final chapter of the Daevabad Trilogy, Nahri, Ali, and Dara are forced to confront family secrets and centuries-old lies as they battle for the city of Daevabad. The POV switches between the three but it is entirely necessary as each character goes through vastly different journeys, and the information uncovered by each impacts the final outcome of the story. The complex politics involved in this beautiful constructed world require a deft hand to tie up in a satisfying manner, and in this the author delivers spectacularly. #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #sachakraborty #instareads
If you’re still in a @toalltheboysnetflix haze after watching the final installment, this might be the next best thing for you 💕. Super Fake Love Song by @davidoftheyoon is equal parts lighthearted yet tender and dives into deeper social challenges much like his previous novel Frankly in Love. It’s a teen romcom complete with a little miscommunication that leads Sunny Dae, a self-proclaimed nerd, into forming a fake rock band to impress the cool girl of his dreams. It’s the perfect fake it, til you make it story filled with endearing characters. Check out your copy today on VPL to Go or place your holds now! p.s. The rooftop garden is open again for all to enjoy! . . . . . #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #TeenTeamTuesday #WeNeedDiverseBooks #YAFiction #TeenReads #YARomance #YAContemporary #DavidYoon
This novel in verse by @acevedowrites was super good! Follow Camino and Yahaira (one lives in the Dominican Republic, one in NYC) who are strangers to each other until a horrible plane crash breaks up their family. Living in a new reality, they learn of each other, and begin to heal through their grief. Their family has been hiding secrets for so long, it’s hard to tell what’s true anymore. The hopeful ending is really beautiful! 💓 #teenteamtuesday #clapwhenyouland #elizabethacevedo #yabooks #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl
Heartstopper Volume 1 is the pick-me-up graphic novel you need right now to reaffirm your faith in humanity. Also as a romance, it will have you twisting on the edge of your seat going, Will they? Won’t they? Right up to the last page! In these Orwellian times where gritty shows and books abound, Heartstopper is a gentle escape into a story about two really sweet boys who are falling in love. Alice Oseman’s illustration style is simple and spare while capturing all the subtle facial expressions and body language of characters who are trying hard to contain their feels. I loved this book and can’t wait for Volume 2! . . . . . #HeartStopper #AliceOseman #TeenTeamTuesday #InstaReads #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #YAFiction #TeenReads #LGBTQReads
Sarah sits at the center of a prophecy about an upcoming war between humans and dragons - she just doesn't know it yet. In a world where dragons are rare but can be hired to help on the farm, Ness explores racism, implicit bias, cults, self-fulfilling prophecies, and the possibility of other worlds in a tiny rural town against the backdrop of the Cold War. You aren't alone if you think this sounds like a fever dream. Though Burn starts out slow, by the end you will find yourself racing through that pages wondering where on earth the plot will go next. #burn #patrickness #teenteamtuesday #instareads
Immigration is a deeply personal and individual experience for many folx, yet there are all these underlying similarities that unite people together. In Come On In, author and editor Adi Alsaid, brings together 15 stories about immigration and finding home by some of YA’s powerful #OwnVoices authors. It’s a beautiful collection that evokes all the feels and the perfect read to kick off the new year with hope and some introspection. . . . . . #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #TeenTeamTuesday #WeNeedDiverseBooks #YAFiction #TeenReads #YAShortStories #ImmigrantsStories
Nora Krug grew up in Germany decades after WWII. Her grandparents never talked about the war - or their role in it. As a German growing up in the shadow of the Holocaust, then as an immigrant to the US, she wonders about what being German means. So she goes to find out: she goes back to Karlsruhe, visits archives, conducts research, and interviews family members. The result is this amazing, award-winning graphic memoir that mixes scrapbooking, comics, and collage. #teenteamtuesday @teensatvpl @norakrug #heimat #belonging #germanreckonswithhistoryandhome
Are you ready for a super cute book about becoming a K-pop star via a reality TV show? Look no further! When Skye Haneul auditions for My Shining Star in both the dance and singing competitions, she hides in from her mother. Although she is an amazing dancer, her mother is ashamed of having a fat daughter, and dancing brings too much attention to Skye's body. But Skye is a powerhouse who doesn't let fat-phobia stop her, either from her mother or from the K-pop industry, and she has supportive friends with her every step of the way. . . . . . #TeensAtVPL #VancouverPublicLibrary #TeenTeamTuesday #KPop #IReadYA #OwnVoices #Bookstagram #IGReads #YAFiction #YAContemporary #TeenReads #TeenFiction
Sheetal Mistry has never stopped missing her mother, a star who returned to her constellation when Sheetal was 8 years old. When Sheetal accidentally injures her father with starfire, her only hope is to follow her mother into the heavens and ask for help. But the Celestial Court is full of surprises and secrets, and Sheetal will have to find some way to honor the magic of both her mortal and celestial halves in order to save her father and maintain a relationship with her mother. Thakrar cleverly introduces the reader to Hindu mythology by making the stories a part of Sheetal's starry family history, and through the dark and light sides of the myths explores the idea of divine inspiration and what happens when the mortal and divine world's intertwine. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #stardaughter #shvetathakrar #instaread
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by @raquelvasquezgilliland_poet is a beautifully tender read that tackles immigration, family, grief, first loves, friendships, and more, all while defying genres. It is a blend of #contemporaryya and #scifi with hints of #folklore that set up this coming of age novel perfectly. On its surface, the novel centres around Mexican-American teen Sia Martinez as she navigates through her grief after her mother is deported by ICE. But the novel goes deep and looks at the complexities of each character and how to heal in the face of trauma. Oh and there’s aliens 👽. It’s beautifully poetic and the most unique thing I’ve read this year. . . . . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #yafiction #yareads #yabooks #teenfiction #teenreads #yascifi #igreads #bookstagram
Barbara Gordon is shot, sustains a spinal injury, and ends up at Arkham Centre for Independence, a creepy mansion filled with secrets. She makes friends (despite her initial and understandable avoidance at the beginning), strengthens her body, learns to use her wheelchair so well that she sneaks around and picks locks at night, and uses her hacking skills to outwit the staff. The most satisfying scene comes towards the end - but I won't tell you what it is! Check out Oracle Code by @mariekeyn, drawn by @manuelcomicart. From @dccomics' young adult graphic novel line. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl @teensatvpl #oraclecode #vancouverpubliclibrary
I’ll admit to sneaking a peak at this ARC about French Revolution era alchemists and their dark rivals. Magic and science and a pretty cover! . . . . . #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #teenreads #yafantasy #advancedreaderscopy #bookrecommedantions #yabooks #bookstagram #igreads
Lobizona is the story of Manu, and undocumented Argentine girl living in Miami with her mom and an older woman who is like a grandmother to her. To keep safe from deportation, the family tries to be invisible as possible, which is hard when Manu has irises that shine like the sun and pupils shaped like stars. When ICE comes for her mom, Manu learns more about herself than she bargained for. Sometimes stories and witches and werewolves are true, and sometimes they are about you. @rominagarber #lubizona #teenteamtuesday #werewolves #yafantasy #weneeddiversebooks
Well last night I finished reading the graphic novel DANCING AT THE PITY PARTY by @tylerfeder, published by @penguinteen. Love the title, love the cover, love the story, love the illustrations. Gotta lotta love for this book! I greatly admire Feder’s candidness in letting readers into the deeply tragic loss of her mother - they were REALLY close (sob!) - at the age of 19. When you read this book you will travel through Feder’s entire life. She describes her childhood, what her mom was like, the period of her mom’s illness and death, the funeral, how shocking it is that the world keeps turning and life marches on, how awkward people were with her afterwards. There is a hilarious do’s and don’ts section on how to behave toward a friend who is grieving! Feder tells her story with honesty, kindness and gentle humour. I was very surprised to find that a book about death could be so full of joy and hope - who knew? I just want to say thank you to @tylerfeder for taking readers on this journey with her and for making me feel like there is life after personal tragedy. It gives me hope! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #dancingatthepityparty #penguinteen #tylerfeder
The Fascinators is a winsome contemporary LGBTQ+ coming of age story with a touch of magic woven throughout. Sam, James, and Delia are the Fascinators, best friends and the only members of their school’s magic club. In classic contemporary YA form, everything starts to fall apart in their last year of high school: unspoken feelings, diverging pursuits, uncertainty about the future, and of course, new people in their lives that change the group dynamic. There is a secondary plot that revolves trying to save themselves from a dark magic cult, but the primary focus is on the twists and turns in their everyday lives and the all too real magic of friendship. #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday #thefascinators #andreweliopulos #instareads
Teen team member Benjie has been reading up on famous conspiracy theories in Mike Rothschild's new book, The World's Worst Conspiracy Theories: The Truth They Don't Want You to Know. He examines 25 different conspiracy theories including the Illuminati, the Kennedy assassination, and Area 51 to get at what the evidence is and how conspiracy theories spread. #teensatvpl #conspiracytheory #fakenewsfighter #teenteamtuesday
"Art and protest will forever be bound together. And the beautiful thing about art, like activism, is that it allows us space to be curious and learn. Sharing art has helped me learn how to make my voice heard and ask better questions." In This Is What I Know About Art, Kimberly Drew describes what inspired her to get into the art world, start the Tumblr blog called Black Contemporary Art, become the social media manager for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and set out on her own as a curator, writer, and activist. I couldn't put it down. Follow her @museummammy, check out Black Contemporary Art on Tumblr, and read her upcoming book with Jenna Wortham called Black Futures (coming out in December). #thisiswhatiknowaboutart #blackcontemporaryart #curation #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #teenteamtuesday @pocketchangecollective @pathwaysvancity @penguinteen
The best part of this long weekend? Getting to spend time with The Truth Is by @nonieqa.ramos ! Verdad is grieving the death of her best friend. Starting high school without Blanca is incredibly hard, and Verdad finds herself without friends. Until Danny shows up at school and she is asked to show him around. Danny is gorgeous and trans and gives Verdad feelings she's never had before, sparking a lot of questions about who she is and how to live her life. #latinxlit #queerlit #ireadya #teenteamtuesday
Robin Ha's (single) mother wanted to give them both a new start, so abruptly moved Robin to Huntsville, Alabama, and married. Robin thought this trip to the US was for vacation - she didn't know she was leaving Seoul permanently! She didn't get to say goodbye to her many close friends, or even pack her things. Huntsville in the 1990s was a rough place for Robin and her mom... but spoiler alert: they make it out! Find out how in this moving graphic-style memoir - @robinhaart tackles bullying, starting over, staying connected to loved ones, and the power of being able to draw your own story. #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #ownvoices
In Topside (J.N. Monk and Harry Bogosian), Jo is a talented and determined repair technician in an underground society. She finds herself in an impossible position, needing to finish a job before the supplies are available. She decides to tackle the problem head on, and goes AWOL to Topside, a place she knows nothing about, that confounds any expectations. @astro.monastery's story and @harrybogosian's art are a beautiful journey into a technomagical world I didn't want to leave! #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #yalit #comics
Are you daydreaming about a road trip? Check out I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest! Chloe dreams of going to an elite dance school, but her mom has other plans. Enter the road trip of a lifetime, where relationships change and almost everything goes wrong. A sweet, fun romp about following your dreams! #teenteamtuesday #ireadya #summerreads #teensatvpl #roadtrip #dance
When Grace runs away out west to escape her conscription into the Confederate army, she dreams of being an actor in San Francisco's theatre scene. When her stagecoach is robbed by the mysterious Ghost Hawk, she is kidnapped. But Ghost Hawk and Grace hit it off and soon Grace is using her acting skills in the greatest heist of all--one that they hope will prevent the Confederate Army from invading New Mexico. I love that Melanie Gillman follows up this beautiful story with footnotes about it's historical context. The records we have of trans people in history may be small, but they exist, and there were certainly more living quiet lives. (Psst! Did you know that the Vancouver Public Library's ebook collection includes comics? IT DOES!! 📚🥳🎉) @mgillman #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #queerantine #ebooks #transisbeautiful #lgbtqcomics #pandemichairdontcare
Violet's mom drags her off to the town where she grew up, where Violet learns that she's part of one of the town's revered founding families. Everyone knows stuff she doesn't, and despite incredible tensions between them, the founding families balance each other. ALSO, something lurks in the woods, it kills people, and it's getting stronger. Violet accidentally unleashes the monster... and I won't spoil the end. I couldn't put this book down! Ready to return your stack of pandemic reads and pick up new books? Some VPL branches reopen today. Check http://www.vpl.ca for details! #teenteamtuesday #devouringgray #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl @christineexists
I am loving Pet by Akwaeke Emezi! Jam lives in Lucille, a place that used to be run by monsters, like the mayor and the police. Before Jan was born, angels led a rebellion and now there are no more monsters, or so Jam thinks until one day a creature emerges from one of her mother's paintings. The creature is here to hunt monsters. #teenteamtuesday #yalit #librarylife #ebook #teensatvpl
What if you lived a double life? Karou is a 17 year old art student in Prague, with a best friend, favourite cafe, and an annoying ex... but also, she does world-spanning errands for her chimaera family, often involving teeth, and the angelic past is about to haunt her. Find #daughterofsmokeandbone with the Libby app, and use it for one of your Reading Challenges. See link in bio for more info about VPL Teens' #teensummerchallenge. #teenteamtuesday #bookface #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #daughterofsmokeandbonetrilogy #karou
Good thing school's out, because this graphic novel is a gateway to a world you won't want to leave. In Noughts and Crosses, black Crosses dominate a society built on the African colonization and slavery of the white noughts. Sephy's the daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country, and Callum is the son of the maid: caught in a net of racial tension, what are their options for love and a future? So exciting I had to walk away to breathe. Want more? Read the novels! #noughtsandcrosses #graphicnovels #bookstagram #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday @malorie_blackman @noughtcrosstv
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He @joanhewrites is a gorgeously written novel set in a rich and vivid fantasy world inspired by China of centuries past. Despite the official story that her father the king died of natural causes, Hesina knows he was murdered. As the sudden ruler of an unstable kingdom, unsure if she can even trust her own family, Hesina must commit acts of treason in order to set things right. She turns to the forbidden magic of a soothsayer and the criminal wiles of a clever investigator to uncover the truth of her father’s murder. Only then will she be able to rule with conviction. Set against the backdrop of palace politics dictated by a people’s revolution that Hesina is starting to believe was a grand deception, this plot-driven story will keep you up at night saying, “Just one more chapter.” #descendantofthecrane #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday #vancouverpubliclibrary #weneeddiversebooks #bookstagram #yafantasy
"I'm struck by the impermanence of it all. You expect certain things to always be there, like the bakery on the corner, or the boy you grew up with. But when the very ground can eat you up without warning, what's to say the ocean won't dry up? Or the stars won't suddenly shut off? Nothing is forever." After the destructive 1906 San Francisco earthquake strikes, fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong organizes the survivors of her elite boarding school in order to survive. This heroine has talked her way out of 1900s Chinatown, and now that the world has crumbled, she's the linchpin holding together the multicultural encampment in Golden Gate Park. #outrunthemoon #heroine #quaranteenlit #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday #historicalfiction #yalit @staceyleeauthor #vancouverpubliclibrary #asianheritagemonth
There is a sinister presence on the rocky island of Sawkill. Every few years a girl disappears. This has been going on for generations and is the stuff of urban legends. They call him The Collector. Marion just moved to the island and her sister has gone missing. Zoey is the police chief’s daughter whose bff disappeared last year - she’s convinced Val’s family has something to do with it. Val’s is the richest most powerful family on Sawkill and has been for generations... Told in MPOV, this is a story of girls with big hurt, girls who’ve had enough, girls who are friends, girlfriends, frenemies, sisters, mothers, monsters, and superheroes. If you like a spooky thriller that borders on horror without venturing into slasher territory add #sawkillgirls by @clairelegrand to your #tbrpile. #teenteamtuesday #teensatvpl #lgbtqbooks #yareads #bookstagram
What does wellness look like in *your* books? #6ftofwellness #6ftofindigenouslit #teensatvpl #teenteamtuesday @indigenousyouthwellness is running a contest!
Ready to escape to another world, one with magic, hidden identities, and a king who clearly needs to be overthrown? Try Rebecca Ross’s The Queen’s Rising. Brienna is about to “graduate” from the arts school her grandfather picked, but starts having visions that change her understanding of herself and puts her loyalties into question. Add a handsome tutor, new adoptive father who’s more than he appears, and a new friend who might become queen... and settle in for a terrific ride. The characters in this book are my new bffs: I love their courage, passion, ingenuity, and sense of justice. Ebook available through the Libby app - and so is the sequel! #vancouverpubliclibrary #teensatvpl #girlqueen @beccajross #teenteamtuesday #yareads #quaranteen #quaranteenlit #hiddenidentities #instareads #yalit #fantasybooks
Missing graphic novels? Check out Teen Book Cloud! Instructions in the video. #teenteamtuesday #graphicnovels #ireadya #teenbookcloud #vancouverpubliclibrary
Frank and Joy are Korean-American teens and long-time family friends whose very strict, very traditional parents will only let them date Korean Americans. But Frank and Joy are secretly dating non-Korean classmates. In a bid for more freedom, they hatch a scheme to fake date so they can sneak past their parents and keep seeing their sweethearts. The guilt of lying to his parents who have sacrificed so much for him weighs on Frank like an anvil but the weight of their rules and expectations is equally heavy. Will they cancel each other out or lead to bigger problems? Can Frank and Joy keep up the charade? I checked out the audiobook format of #franklyinlove by @davidoftheyoon via the Libby app and LOVED it! You will too! #teensatvpl #yalit #teenteamtuesday #davidyoon #audiobookstagram #vancouverpubliclibrary #davidyoon #franklyinlove