Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best for Teens each year. We recommend the titles in this video as our selections of the very best books published in 2020 for readers of teen literature, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, manga and graphic novels. Every year, our librarians evaluate the year’s new books and select the…
Get Ready to Write with ChiTeen Lit Fest Exercises and Grab and Go Bag Pick Up at 40+ CPL Locations
The fifth annual for-teens-by-teens ChiTeen Lit Fest takes place Friday and Saturday, November 6-7. Join us to express how you’re feeling and what you’re doing during this chaotic time in history. In the meantime, get inspired to write or draw using these prompts, many suggested by other teens. Journal Inspiration Keep track of your songwriting…
Author Angie Thomas: Music, Writing and What’s Next
Award-winging author and former teen rapper Angie Thomas chats about the music in her writing and drops some hints on her next projects as part of our weekly Speak On It series connecting authors to teens. Angie is the award-winning author of The Hate U Give and On the Come up…
Author Meredith Russo: Finding Inspiration and Your Own Path
Finalist for the Walter Dean Myers Diversity Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and winner of the 2016 Stonewall Award, Meredith Russo speaks on what inspires her, transgender stories and so much more as part of our weekly Speak On It series connecting authors to teens. Meredith is also the author of Birthday and If I Was your…
Author Jessie Ann Foley: Setting, Characters and Inspiration
Chicago native and award winning author Jessie Ann Foley gives a sneak peak of her upcoming book, You Know I'm No Good, as well as the importance of settings and writing inspiration during her virtual visit with us as part of our weekly Speak On It series, connecting authors to teens. She also speaks to…
Author Laura Ruby: Teen Fiction and Finding Inspiration
Two time National Book Award finalist and Printz award winning author Laura Ruby speaks about the inspiration behind Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All and Bone Gap during her virtual visit with us as part of our weekly Speak On It series connecting authors to teens. Laura is also the author of the York series…
Author Francisco X. Stork: Teen Fiction and Writing Rhythms
Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork shares writing rhythms and how his characters straddle two worlds in Illegal: A Disappeared Novel, Volume 2 and Disappeared during his virtual visit with us as part of our weekly Speak On It series highlighting teen book authors. In addition to Illegal: A Disappeared Novel, Volume 2, Francisco is the…
Author Elana K. Arnold: Teen and Middle Grade Fiction and Writing Wisdom
Award-winning author Elana K. Arnold talked about her most recent books, Red Hood and An Ordinary Day, and shared some writing wisdom for young creatives, especially during challenging time, in her virtual visit with us as part our our weekly Speak On It series highlighting teen book authors. Elana is the author of Red Hood, Damsel…
Author Brandy Colbert: Teen Fiction, Writing Tips and More
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert shared some insider information on her latest book, The Voting Booth, as well as writing tips and book recommendations in her virtual visit with us as part our our weekly Speak On It series highlighting teen book authors. In addition to The Voting Booth, Colbert is the author of The Only Black…
Teen Sound Off Projects: Websites to Use with Our Grab and Go Kits
Want to get creative at home? Every CPL location has a limited number of grab and go kits for you to take home to help you complete your Sound Off Pick 4 card. Art can be a great stepping stone into activism. Check out community artist Kate DeCiccio for some inspiration or learn about political…
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