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November 26, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Win a Signed Copy of ATLANTIA by Ally Condie

It’s Thankgsiving, so we thought we would let you know how thankful we are to you by giving away a signed copy of Atlantia by Ally Condie, generously provided by the publisher Dutton Children’s. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment below before Saturday, December 6th at Midnight. Open to U.S. […]

October 13, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Selling a Book in Just 3 Words (Let the #3wordbooktalk fun begin!)

Reader’s Advisory is an awesome concept in theory, but it assumes that the people sitting behind the Reference desk at a library have a ton of time to chat with patrons about the books they read and why they like them.  The reality is, sometimes we are so busy we can be lucky if we […]

July 29, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Careening with our youth culture: the daring nature of Dare Me (a guest post by Eric Devine and GIVEAWAY)

I spent a lot of time as a teenager risking my life. And not in some symbolic sense. I put myself in harm’s way on so many occasions that when I tell stories of my youth, someone always says, “I cannot believe you’re still alive.” Neither can I. And I blame the Internet. Really, the […]

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Egmont USA Week, July 15-19

July 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

July 15th is the 2 year anniversary of the Teen Librarian Toolbox.  And we are joining forces with Egmont USA this week to celebrate.  All this week we will be talking about Egmont USA titles, sharing some author guest posts, and giving away Egmont titles.  This will be our hub and we’ll add new posts […]

5 Audio Books My Tween Says You Should Listen To Right Now

June 13, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

If you follow me on Twitter (@tlt16), you know that the Tween and I are now audio book obsessed.  Even if we are just in the car for a five minute drive she asks me to turn on whatever book we are currently listening to.  We have gotten home and sat in the car for […]

Super Pop! : The Book, The Lists, The Giveaway

June 13, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Lists are a glorious thing.  Yes, that’s right, I am singing the praises of lists.  Dave Letterman has ridden on the coat tails of the Top 10 list for decades.  We put together book lists and lists of movies.  Each year radio stations count down the list of the best songs of the year.  We […]

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Entangled Teen: Fall 2013 Titles coming your way

April 29, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

This week is Entangled Teen week at TLT.  All week long we will be reviewing Entangled Teen titles and giving you multiple chances to enter and win a mini-collection of 2013 titles to add to your home or library collection.  We kick off the week with a look at some of the Fall 2013 titles […]

Contest: Caption This! with YA Authors Chris Crutcher and Charlie Price

March 12, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Long before Chris Crutcher or Charlie Price were award winning, YA novelists, they were hippie teachers, wrangling kids at a “last chance” alternative school in Oakland, California.  Caption this picture in the comments! To celebrate their shady history and their new book releases, Chris and Charlie are asking three bloggers to help them give away […]

Because Love is a Deadly Disease: The REQUIEM ARC giveaway

February 1, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

So, here’s the situation.  If you followed TLT last year, you know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Delirium series by Lauren Oliver.  I woke up in the middle of the night and wrote here a love letter.  I dragged my family across the city to meet author Lauren Oliver.  Christie went to ALA Annual […]

Win a Signed Copy of Guitar Notes AND a Luna Guitar!!!!

January 16, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

So, back in August, Karen wrote about her love for Guitar Notes by Mary Amato.  It was so wonderful, it made Karen’s 2012 List of Favorite Reads.  Now, Egmont USA (publishers of Guitar Notes) and Luna Guitars are coming together to give away a signed copy of Guitar Notes and a beautiful Safari travel-sized guitar and backpack […]

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