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| A New Year of Reading |
Since this is our first newsletter of 2004, may we start by wishing you a very belated Happy 2004.
As we write this in New York, the wind is howling the temperatures are just frigid. Hope it's warmer wherever you are. Weather like this is just perfect for escaping under the blankets with a book!
Lots of news to share including the winners of some very prestigious book awards. I was happy to see one of my favorite books of 2003 --- THE EARTH, MY BUTT AND OTHER BIG THINGS --- take home a prize. I just love when that happens.
Happy reading...stay warm.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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| Book Awards! |
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.
The Coretta Scott King Award is given to authors and illustrators of African descent whose books "promote an understanding and appreciation of the 'American Dream.'"
Check out the links below to find the new winners of these awards!
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Read about the book awards here.
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| Tell Us What You Think: NOTHING TO LOSE by Alex Finn |
Your opinion matters to the publishers at HarperTempest. Each month they are going to share a not-yet-published title with us that they'd like to hear YOUR thoughts about. It's your chance to read an advanced reading copy of a book (known as as ARC') and tell them what YOU think! What could be more fun than a chance to preview a new book and then share your opinion? It's your chance to be a trendsetter!
This month's book is NOTHING TO LOSE by Alex Flinn, which will be released in April 2004.
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Read more about NOTHING TO LOSE here.
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| Search Teenreads.com! |
Trying to find a review or author interview on Teenreads.com but don't remember where you saw it? We can help! Click on the graphic or link below to search Teenreads.com. Just enter the keywords of what you are looking for, and you'll be on your way to finding what you need.
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Start searching Teenreads.com here.
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| Cool New Books for January |
2004 has arrived, and that means another exciting year of reading and discussing books is ahead of us. Among the titles we're featuring in this month's roundup of cool new books is one that should be of interest to many teenagers: THE PERFECT SCORE, a work of fiction that focuses on those dreaded S.A.T. exams. The film version, starring Erika Christensen and Scarlett Johansson, will be in theaters beginning January 30th.
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Browse our Cool New Books for January here.
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| This Month's Reviews |
RAINBOW HIGH by Alex Sanchez (Fiction)
An impending graduation forces three gay high school seniors to make a number of tough decisions regarding their sexuality, love life and academic future. Reviewed by Carlie Webber and excerpted.
WITCH-HUNT: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials by Marc Aronson (History)
One of the most terrifying and tragic periods of American history --- the Salem witch trials --- is given a fresh examination in this gripping work by Marc Aronson. Reviewed by Sally Tibbetts and excerpted.
THE WESTING GAME by Ellen Raskin (Mystery)
The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance. Reviewed by Carlie Webber.
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Read this month's reviews here.
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| Romantic Comedies |
| Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is publishing a new series of romantic comedies aimed specifically at teenagers who enjoy reading about love and romance. Two titles launch the series, HOW NOT TO SPEND YOUR SENIOR YEAR and ROYALLY JACKED, with more to follow. Click on the links above to read our reviews of these books.
HOW NOT TO SPEND YOUR SENIOR YEAR by Cameron Dokey (Romance)
Due to circumstances beyond her control, Jo O'Connor can never stay in one place. When she has finally settled into her senior year in high school, Jo and her father must move again and fake their own deaths, which understandably leads to a great deal of confusion. Reviewed by Amy Alessio and excerpted.
ROYALLY JACKED by Niki Burnham (Romance)
Life is good for fifteen-year-old Valerie: her grades are fine, she has great friends, and an attractive guy has been asking around about her. But then everything is turned completely upside down, as Valerie must deal with a series of disappointing and shocking revelations. Reviewed by Amy Alessio.
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| Question of the Month |
Here is our Question of the Month:
If you could choose any location where a book could be set, what would you pick?
E-mail us and tell us what you think by clicking on the link below.
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Post your reply to our Question here.
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| Word of Mouth --- Tell Us What You're Reading and You Could Win a Book! |
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This contest period, one teen reader will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE PERFECT SCORE by David Levithan. (See official rules below.) To automatically enter to win, e-mail us your recommendations and ratings click on the link below.
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Post your Word of Mouth comments here.
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Have a great month...and make some time each day to read something you enjoy!
Don't forget to forward this newsletter to a friend, and make sure to visit our other websites from TheBookReportNetwork.com: Bookreporter.com, ReadingGroupGuides.com, AuthorsOnTheWeb.com, FaithfulReader.com, AuthorYellowPages.com, and Kidsreads.com.
--- Carol Fitzgerald for Teenreads.com
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