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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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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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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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
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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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khohlfeld
Feb 18, 20222 min read
(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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khohlfeld
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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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khohlfeld
Feb 11, 20202 min read
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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khohlfeld
Dec 6, 20191 min read
Julia Drake Proves She's a Poet
To be totally honest, I only picked this one up because it was getting so much attention. But wow...I'm glad I did. Here are the main...
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