Events

Monday, March 8th @ 6pm

Join us as we discuss Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Discussion guide will be available in the Teen Department or on the website. Snacks served. For more information call 205.439.5512 or email nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org.

Monday, March 15th @ 6pm
Spring Break Movie Night!!!!

Join us to watch Star Trek and have some "out of this world" snacks! For more information call 205.439.5512 or email nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org.

Thursday, March 18th @ 6pm
Spring Break Teen Craft Night!!!!

Join us for some crafty fun! We will be working with altered book art to create your own journal or scrapbook. Bring in any photos that you may want to use in your art project and get ready to be creative! Registration Required. For more information and to register call 205.439.5512 or email nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org.

Teen Book Pick of the Month 

Truancy by Isamu Fukui

In an alternate world, in a nameless totalitarian city, the autocratic Mayor rules the school system with an iron fist, with the help of his Educators. Fighting against the Mayor and his repressive Educators is a group of former students called the Truancy, whose goal is to take down the system by any means possible-at any cost.

Against this backdrop, fifteen-year-old Tack is just trying to survive. His days are filled with sadistic teachers, unrelenting schoolwork, and indifferent parents. Things start to look up when he meets Umasi, a mysterious boy who runs a lemonade stand in an uninhabited district.

Then someone close to Tack gets killed in the crossfire between the Educators and the Truants, and Tack swears vengeance. To achieve his purpose, he abandons his old life and joins the Truancy. There, he confronts Zyid, an enigmatic leader with his own plans for Tack. But Tack soon finds himself torn between his desire for vengeance and his growing sympathy for the Truants...

Watch Truancy Book Trailer below:

Books

Teen Writer's Club/Teen Advisory Group
Monday, March 29th @ 6pm

This club is for aspiring writers and people who want to improve their writing.  Bring what you are working on to share with fellow members and offer suggestions for other works.  Don't forget...you can also earn community service credit by joining our Teen Advisory Group!  For more information call Lori or Katie at (205)439-5512 or nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.com.  

 

 

Book Reviews

Online Book Club
Want to find a teen book to read? Join our Online Book Club and receive portions of a teen book each week through your email.