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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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A New Constellation
This is one of those rare books that will make you laugh out loud on one page and bring you to tears on the next. First of all, Brett’s...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Get Fired Up!
If you haven’t heard by now that there is an ongoing organized effort to remove books from library shelves, it’s about time! This novel...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Now is the Time to Read
This beautiful and timely novel in verse follows Sadie, a Black, queer poet with anxiety who is interested in community organizing and...
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Feb 2, 20242 min read
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(You) Should Read This
I've read this book more than once in the span of a few months, gushed about it to MANY people in person and online, and I still can't...
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Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Back on the Record
I sped right through this! I thought the story was engaging, timely, and well-written. This fast-paced novel follows 17 year old Josie, a...
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Dec 15, 20211 min read
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One You Can't Miss!
Alright this one really caught me off guard. I picked it up for a light read and I got hit with some major feels. Skye Shin is talented,...
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Oct 5, 20202 min read
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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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Apr 10, 20202 min read
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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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Apr 9, 20202 min read
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Michigan, I'm On Your Team
Michigan, I'd be on your team any day. This contemporary novel follows Michigan Manning, a dedicated hockey player and high school...
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Mar 4, 20201 min read
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Truly Hooked On This Series!
If you are looking for a well-written YA murder mystery, then look no further! I started reading Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" series...
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Feb 11, 20202 min read
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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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Jan 10, 20202 min read
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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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Dec 6, 20191 min read
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No Lie, This Was Great
If you're in the mood for a contemporary mystery/thriller, look no further! One Of Us is Lying markets itself as "The Breakfast Club...
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Nov 15, 20191 min read
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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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Nov 13, 20191 min read
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