Teen Reads APRIL 2019
E. Frank Bayer, LMS
Happy School Library Month!! Happy Poetry Month!!!
Visit YOUR library this month in honor of School LIbrary Month. We have some great new books to help you celebrate the power of reading, move you to success and help you achieve your goals.
Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini
Imagine swallowing a pill which programs you into a cool person. Read the book behind the new musical that has everyone singing "Michael in the Bathroom."
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Pepperneil
This is the male version of Milk and Honey, the most popular love poetry book in our library. Read it before it runs off the shelves.
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
The newest title by the author of The Hate U Give. This is the story of Bri, the daughter of an underground Hip Hop legend who died right before she was born. Bri wants to make it on her own, but with a mother who just lost her job and an eviction notice looming, can she make it to the top?
TEENS: Let your voice be heard. Vote for The Three Apples Book Award! All teens may vote online. Polls open until April 30, 2019. Some of the favorites are The Hate U Give, Everything, Everything and It.
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.
Teen Guide to Starting a Business
Even though you are only in high school, who can't use some extra cash? Start a business now and you will have some savings to get you through college.
Make Money Now!
Use your computer skills to make money for you. This quick guide will give you some ideas to start your career search immediately!
Making Money When You Can't Get a Job
There are all sorts of things you can do now, even if no one will hire you. This handbook covers all the basics, from the types of things that make money to what each specific task involves. Read this before you start to get you headed in the right direction.