Blog for teens from the Fox River Valley Public Library District in East Dundee, Illinois. Find new books, recommended reads, and information on upcoming teen programs.
"When I was little, I used to go to the local ice-skating rink. In my mind, I always felt like I could twirl and jump, but when I got out onto the ice, I could barely keep my blades straight. When I got older, that's how it was with people: In my mind, I am bold and forthright, but what comes out always seems to be so meek and polite. Even with Evan, my boyfriend for junior and most of senior year, I never quite managed to be that skating, twirling, leaping person I suspected I could be. But today, apparently, I can skate."— Gayle Forman
Merle Haggard, Country Legend: 1937-2016
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Country legend Merle Haggard passed away Wednesday, April 6, in Palo Cedro,
California. Haggard recorded more than 3 dozen number one hits over the
past...
Spotlight: Short Stories
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*“A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick – a couple of thousand
words to take you around the universe or break your heart.” – Neil Gaiman*
*A ...