Teen Reads APRIL 2018
E. Frank Bayer, LMS
April is Spring, Poetry Month, School Library Month, Financial Literacy Month and the Celebration of National Peach Cobbler Day!
Although the weather has been filled with a "wintery mix," spring has officially arrived!
Celebrate Poetry Month with writing your own poetry, borrowing a book from our exciting new collection of business and entreprenuership books and joining the celebration by making some peach pie on April 13th, National Peach Cobbler Day!
Get Lit Rising
"Words Ignite. Claim Your Poem. Claim Your Life.
Read the inspiring stories of 17 teens who wrote poetry to reclaim their life. Be inspired by reading the prompts at the end of each selection and create your own story.
Go Do!
"Life is finite! You only get one chance in life so make it count!" Jeremy Harbour will give you the advice and motivation to stop making excuses for yourself and get going! It's useful advice to follow to get what you want out of life, now stop reading and GoDo!!!
Science and Technology Start-Up Stars
Do you dream of starting your own business? Be inspired by these entrepreneurs who got their start by studying engineering. Learn about Wake Anderson, who invented SoundBridge, Pibox Music founders Ivan and Pavel Talaychuk and Sam Lytle, the inventor of Civil FX.
Spinach, Feta Salad and Sweet Potatoes make a healthy dish
Students enjoying healthy food!
Chickpeas, tomatoes and spinach make the pasta dish healthier!
Condoleezza Clarke is on her way to becoming a Chef!!
Congratulations to Condoleezza, who won First Prize in the Recipe Rescue Competiton held at the Institute for Culinary Competition in Battery Park City. Condoleezza took her favorite dish, lasagne, and made it healthier by adding lots of fresh vegetables.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Queens Public Library. Look for poetry slams, online participation and other events.
APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
Learn how your money can make you money, be aware of your spending and make a budget so you will be able to afford the lifestyle you dream of. Try Mint.com to keep track of your spending, or go the old fashinoned way and use pencil and paper to track your spending. There are many other apps out there to help teach you how to control and invest your money. Read The College Investor to get started.
199 Facts about Credit Scores by Jeff Zschunke
Scores matter, and your credit score will determine whether you can get a loan, buy a car, start a business, buy a house or whatever else you may need credit in the future. Learn how to monitor your credit, build up your credit score and protect yourself from credit card fraud.
Smart Strategies for Paying for College by G. S. Prentzas
Students are borrowing more now than ever. In 2016, average student loan debt was $37,172. Learn how financial aid works, the importance of deadlines, where to look for scholarships and grants from this quick read.
Dollars & Sense a Kid's Guide to Using-Not Losing-Money
This book introduces you to the history of money, the way the U. S. economy works and how to make important decisions about your own financial future. It is filled with colorful illustrations and cartoons to make you laugh.