Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts Cedar Mill Library

The teen council discusses the book, We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our Mark Oshiro reading challenge this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording.
Other books discussed were:
Lessons in Chemistry
Lord of the Flies
The Cost of Knowing
Macbeth

The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month.
News:
Teen Art Contest ends on March 30th
The Mark Oshiro Reading Challenge starts on April 1st
Recommended reads:
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
Shift by Hugh Howey
Recommended TV shows:
Lupin on Netflix (rated for adults)
Friends
Community
Next month's read:
We Are Not From Here by Jenny Sanchez Torres
 

The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors.  Books discussed are:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024)
Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar Perry
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

On January 8, 2024, the Teen Library Council interviewed the student writing group, Ad Meliora. They talk about what writing contests they have and the workshops they teach.  They also share some of their favorite reads.
Ad Meliora website
Books discussed:
Babel
Minor Feelings
Pachinko
Homegoing
Anne of Green Gables
Lie Tree
Eragon and Murtaugh
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Grace of Kings
Poppy War

The Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen Council discusses some of their favorite winter reads and holiday movies as they prepare for Winter Break 2023. 
Join our Winter Reading Challenge
Books discussed are:
Monster Orphan Spy by Matt Killeen
Night Circus by Erin Morgensten (book for adults)
Love in Winter Wonderland by A Bello
Wool by Hugh Howey (book for adults)
A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin (book for adults)
Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans (made for adults)
Movies discussed are:
Anastasia
Home Alone
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Horton Hears a Who
California Christmas
Christmas Chronicles
 

Teen council dives into all things Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as we eagerly await the movie to come out.  We also discuss books with many narrators and how these can be somewhat confusing unless handled well.  There are many things we are thankful for this year, which we discuss as well.
Don't miss our tips for students studying for AP and IB tests (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate).
Books and websites discussed:
Winter Reading
Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
RevisionDojo IB (help with IB testing)
Guest List - Lucy Foley
A Game of Thrones - George Martin
Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo
Kahn Academy 
Dry - Neil Shusterman
Long Way Down - Jason Reynolds
Infernal Devices - Cassandra Clare
Cat Farris presentation
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins