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Tag: YA Lit

April 4, 2022 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Thrilling Reads for #YALit Fans

Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares her thoughts on 5 new and upcoming YA thrillers

October 18, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Inspired – New Twists on Old Tales in YA Lit

Tired of reading the same old classic books? Here are 5 classics with their modern day takes to share with teen readers.

August 27, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews the most recent contemporary YA by author Jeff Zentner, "a stunning, achingly moving book."

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Resources for Discussing the Rise in Asian American Violence in the United States

March 18, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

A round up of resources to help public and school librarians discuss the rise of anti-Asian violence in the United States

Don’t Believe Everything You See: A Discussion of Deepfake by Sarah Littman with Lisa Krok

January 27, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Librarian Lisa Krok discusses what she learned about deepfake videos from Deepfake, a YA fiction title by Sarah Littman

A High School Student Reviews CONCRETE ROSE by Angie Thomas

January 11, 2021 by Karen Jensen, MLS

A high school senior reviews CONCRETE ROSE by Angie Thomas

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Abortion in Teen and Young Adult Literature

September 21, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

A brief look at some teen fiction titles that deal with the topic of abortion

May #ARCParty: A brief look at some of the new titles coming out in May 2020

May 4, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

A brief look at some new YA Lit coming out in May 2020

Kicky’s Post It Note Reviews: Elysium Girls, Verona Comics and a lot of April Henry Novels

April 22, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Teen reviews Elysium Girls, Verona Comics and three April Henry books

Book Review: The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly by Meredith Tate

February 12, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

There's a lot to unpack in this feminist novel disguised as a paranormal mystery.

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