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A blog full of reviews from VCL's Head of Teen Services Katrina Hohlfeld & Teen Guest Authors. Check back for new reviews on all things YA! Want more? Check out Katrina's lists for summer reading recommendations.
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Apr 22, 20242 min read
Lots to Love Here
*Special Guest Post by Teen Volunteer, Emily* Love & Gelato is a mixture of an adventure, romance and coming-of-age novel set in...
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khohlfeld
Feb 23, 20241 min read
Monstrously Good Storytelling & Artwork
This is a graphic memoir by artist Sarah Myer that documents their childhood through their young adult years. Sarah was adopted by a...
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khohlfeld
Apr 10, 20202 min read
What Would You Be Sainted For?
This is an interesting perspective that I’m very glad I took the time to read. "Patron Saints of Nothing" follows high school senior...
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khohlfeld
Apr 9, 20202 min read
What Do You Carry?
"What I Carry" tells the story of Muiriel, so named for the John Muir Medical Center that nurses found her abandoned outside of as a...
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khohlfeld
Jan 10, 20202 min read
Can She Be It All?
Don't be fooled by the cotton candy cover! This novel surprised me with its depth. The main character, Allie Abraham, is an American-born...
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khohlfeld
Dec 6, 20191 min read
Dear Alaine, Let's Hang Out
Yes! Highly recommend. First of all, Alaine is an engaging character with a strong voice. I felt like I knew her (and totally wanted to...
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khohlfeld
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Frankly, I Loved This Book
Frank Li is a Korean-American living in Southern California. It's his senior year of high school, and he's finally found a girl he'd love...
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