Teen Zine
LOL (Lit Over Lunch) @ MHS. Meet with other readers in Room 132 over the B, and C lunch hours about once per month over the school year to discuss books, have occasional speakers, etc. REGISTER with Mrs. Fritzell, Mrs. Inhelder or
Joa @ MPL. A free lunch (thanks to Friends of the Library) is provided.
 LOL on Tuesday, February 14:
Books We Love
Come ready to tell about a book you love; if you want write a "six word book review" that will be displayed in the Teen area at MPL.
Pre-register for this special soup potluck LOL.
Anime Night:
 Talk with other fans of manga & anime at Anime Night!
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-8pm: Legend of the Millennium Dragon
A 15-year-old boy goes 1,200 years back in time to find his unlikely destiny
as the savior to end the war between humans and demons. (2011)
Iowa's only High School Battle of the Books -
hosted each spring at Marshalltown High School
For Teen Writers and Artists
Merlyn's Pen - magazine showcase of teen writers
Letters about Literature Contest - annual contest for students
Resources
for Teen Writers - Tailored to science fiction/fantasy writers
Includes
workshop, writing advice, contests, and more.
Fiction
Press - Writers post their stories on this free-to-use website.
Critique Circle - an international online critique group
with special
section for teen writers
Pongo - a site to encourage writing by teens
teenink.com
- Scholastic's website for teen writers and artists
VOYA Teen Contests - Annual Poetry, Photography & other opportunities
Contests/Scholarship Opportunities for Teen Writers & Artists
Poetry Resources for Teens
Post & read book reviews here or here by and for teens
Joa Reads - blog about books, guest reviews welcome (email me!)
Jenelle, of MPL's circulation dept. has a blog about books
(many teen titles, especially fantasy, sci fi and paranormal.)
Trading Card Leagues
The Marshalltown Public Library hosts two trading card leagues for all ages:
Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The leagues have designated times when people can play
these trading card games and earn points toward free cards. Year round, the leagues will meet on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Games like D & D, Magic, etc. may be played as well.
VolunTeen Program
The library has a summer volunteer program for teens, 7th-12th grades. Applications start to be available in April for the upcoming summer. Call, stop by, or email Joa at mtownlibrary@yahoo.com for info.
Recommended Sites -
MHS Media Center
Build vocabulary - and help fight world hunger
Iowa High School Book Awards or Iowa Teen Choice Book Awards
Citing sources in reports
Do Something - a site for youth interested in getting involved/making a difference
Information and reviews for teens on all kinds of graphic novels and manga:
www.noflyingnotights.com
Uncover the truth about urban legends, internet scams at www.snopes.com
Find your favorite bands, singers, and other recommended music
Find info about all kinds of movies, t.v. shows, and actors
 ********* Drug Abuse Info * 
Historical photos to use in reports/presentations from Library of Congress
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