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February 5, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: I’m in a Bad Romance, books about abusive relationships

February is not just about romance, it is also a month dedicated to raising awareness about teen dating violence.  One study indicated that 25% of 8th and 9th graders reported that they had been victims of dating violence.  Here are some YA lit titles on the topic to help raise awareness and start discussions. Bitter […]

February 5, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

I’m In a Bad Romance: Building a display with ya lit about abusive relationships, a guest post by Cindy

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month  More Information at Just Date Now In February 2013, I put together a books display called Bad Romance. It was a play on the Lady Gaga song. I wanted to exhibit books that had abusive or unhealthy relationships. I also wanted to put out information for teens that […]

October 24, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

For Those Who Watch American Horror Story, Don’t Call it Incest. It is abuse.

Please note: The following conversation will contain spoilers for American Horror Story.  Consider yourself warned.  Also, this is a very sensitive discussion so there may be trigger warnings.  Click to continue. I broke up with American Horror Story in the first season.  It is, in fact, too much for me.  But I find the main […]

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July 12, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

This Week at TLT:Taking teen patrons to a conference and SURVIVING – read about Heather’s tips and learn from her experience.Christie and Karen each give their ALA 2013 highlights (they stalked a lot of awesome authors!)Read up on the Free Comic Book Day panel Karen and Christie took part in at ALA 2013. Learn Christie’s new […]

Sunday Reflections: “There is no plan.”

June 2, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

On December 14th of last year, I sat in my library’s meeting room for a scheduled staff inservice on safety and security.  The police officer held a question/answer session, fielding library staff questions one by one.  The answer was almost always, “Call the police.  We’re the experts.  Let us decide.  Keep yourself safe.  Don’t worry […]

Book Review: Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick (SPOILERS)

April 8, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Spoiler Alert: Please note, given the sensitive nature of this book, this review contains spoilers.  You have been warned. Short, non-spoilery review: This is an excellently written book about a young man struggling with emotional issues and the day he sets out to kill Asher Beal and then himself.  Raw, powerful, stunning and a shining […]

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