Each year, libraries celebrate Banned Books Week by speaking out against censorship and highlighting books that have been banned or challenged in schools or libraries across the United States. If we didn't read books that spark controversy, we wouldn't have the ability to develop and expand our minds. Why is it important to raise awareness…
2018 Eisner Award Winners for Teens
The 30th annual Will Eisner Comic Book awards were announced at Comic-Con in San Diego last week. These "Oscars of the comic book world" honor the best of the best, through a variety of different awards. Check out some of the winners below! The awards for Best Publication for Teens, Best Writer, Best Painter, Best…
Teen Zines to Celebrate Chicago Zine Fest
Zine all of the things! Zines, short for fanzines, are small runs of self-published works on whatever topic speaks to the author. Many comicbook authors get their start with zines, which are typically published in small numbers. Chicago Zine Fest is an annual celebration of small presses and independent publishers that celebrates the many different styles of zines…
CPL’s 2017 Teen Mock Book Awards
Every year before the winners of American Library Association's Youth Media Awards are announced, CPL librarians come together to discuss all things teen literature and nominate our own Mock Book Awards to honor some of our favorite titles of the year. Here are the 2017 teen books we chose. Mock Printz Award for Literary Excellence…
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