Teen Read Week | Harris County Public Library

Teen Read Week Winner Announced!

Submitted by Elizabeth R on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 4:52pm

Congratulations to Cassidy, winner of our Teen Read Week contest! Cassidy was one of several contestants who submitted original designs of book covers. She won a Barnes and Noble gift card, courtesy of F.O.L.K., with her cover design of Rick Riordan's The Son of Neptune. Teens are encouraged to enter next year's Teen Read Week contest.

Picture It @ Your Library: Teen Read Week, October 16 - 22

Submitted by David Cherry on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 2:23pm

YALSA Teen Read Week 2011 Picture It! official banner
Adults—usually teachers or well-meaning relatives—are always urging teens to read one book or another, and most of the time it is not necessarily because the book is particularly good, but because it is supposed to be good for the teen. Libraries, families and other organizations that participate in Teen Read Week do just the opposite. They encourage teens to read for the sheer pleasure of it.

Picture It!: Teen Read Week Events

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 4:39pm

From art to zines, you can celebrate Teen Read Week next week at the Atascocita Branch Library! On Monday, October 17th at 4:30pm get graphic with our Graphic Novel Book Club. Bring your favorite manga, superhero or graphic novels to the meeting so you can share them with the group.

Want to create your own publication and trade it with people all over the world? Learn about the wonderful world of zines at Zine Scene on Wednesday, October 19th at 4:30pm. Help contribute to our very first library zine.

Teen Read Week 2010: Books With Beat

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Tue, 10/12/2010 - 1:42pm

The countdown to Teen Read Week begins! From October 17th to October 23rd, libraries around the country celebrate teen reading by holding Teen Read Week activities. This year's theme is "Books With Beat". Check out the HCPL events calendar to see what your library is doing this week.

In the meantime, check out the list below the cut for my favorite "Books With Beat".

Teen Read Week: Live Like a Rock Star @ at the Library

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 10:39am

Calling all future rock stars! Join us at the Atascocita Library as we celebrate "Books With Beat" in honor of Teen Read Week with two rocking programs.

Learn how to "Dress Like a Rock Star" on Wednesday, October 20th at 4:30pm. Create a personalized guitar pick necklace, pick up your rock star swag bag, and have your picture snapped by the paparazzi.

Thursday night, October 21st, at 7pm, you can "Rock the Library" with Guitar Hero and Karaoke. Wear your best rock star gear and compete for fabulous prizes.

Celebrate Teen Read Week With Altered Costumes

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:39pm

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 4:30pm as we celebrate Teen Read Week with an Altered Costume class. Learn how you can take ordinary clothes and turn them into a cosplay masterpiece. If you have unused clothing or costumes from Halloweens past, bring them with you.

Teen Read Week: Read Beyond Reality

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:46pm

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Join us in celebrating Teen Read Week @ Freeman! Reading: it's free, it's fun, and you can do it anywhere!

Monday, October 19th- Weird Science @ 4:30 pm

Participate in a weird and wacky science experiment in the Teen Zone!

Tuesday, October 20th- Mapping Other Worlds @ 4:30 pm

Map this or other worlds! How do you imagine your favorite fictional places?

Wednesday, October 21st-Beyond Reality Movie Night @ 4:30 pm

Join us for a movie that is beyond reality!

Thursday, October 22nd-Little Coffee Shop of Horrors @ 4:30 pm

Visit our Little Coffee Shop in the Teen Zone for treats, sweets, and more!

Teen Read Week Fanfiction Contest

Submitted by Jennifer Finch on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 2:43pm

Teen Read Week is almost here again and Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek is celebrating with a Costume Party on October 21st at 6pm and a fanfiction contest. The Fanfiction contest is for teens in grades 7-12. The fanfiction must be 1,000 to 2,000 words in length and an original work never before posted on a website. KEEP IT CLEAN! There are some authors who do not allow fanfiction of there work (i.e. Anne Rice), please respect their wishes. KEEP IT CLEAN! The Teen Advisory Board will be judging the contest, so to prevent prejudice do not use put your name on your entry. KEEP IT CLEAN! The winners of the contest will be announced at the Costume Ball. And remember to KEEP IT CLEAN! All entries are due by October 10th, no exceptions.