Teens Podcast From The Seattle Public Library

Participants include:Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum, Unshelved.com; Greg Hatcher, Comic Book Resources; Nicole & Danielle, NDP Comics; Eric Reynolds, Fantagraphics Books and Rosie Heffernan & Madeline Heffernan, TheColorM.com's "Serves You Right"

Ellen Forney, acclaimed local cartoonist, illustrator and teacher, spoke about her work Jan. 26 at the Central Library. Ellen Forney is the author of several books, including "I Love Led Zeppelin" and MONKEY FOOD: The Complete "I Was Seven in '75" Collection. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," written by Sherman Alexie and illustrated by Forney, won the 2007 National Book Award.

The day began with a comic-making workshop, hosted by local cartoonist David Lasky. It continued with a panel called "Getting Into Comics," featuring local cartoonists and members of the comics industry. Ellen Forney, acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator, headlined with a multi-media presentation about her work.

This podcast was created by the Library's Teen Center Advisers, a volunteer advisory group of high school students ages 14 - 18. The TCAs review books, maintain a MySpace page for the library, plan and volunteer at library events, and generally help shape programs and services for teens. They will also create and post regular podcasts, which may be book reviews, discussions, radio theater, quizzes-anything they come up with. In this episode, Genna reviews I'm Being Stalked by a Moonshadow, Zack reviews Hero, Danielle reviews Eva Underground, and Madeleine reviews the Bartimaeus Trilogy.

Chris Crutcher is the author of eight critically acclaimed novels, including "Whale Talk," which won the 2002 Washington State Book Award. He has also written an autobiography and a collection of short stories. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work.

This podcast was created by the Library's Teen Center Advisers, a volunteer advisory group of high school students ages 14 - 18. The TCAs review books, maintain a MySpace page for the library (http://www.myspace.com/splteencenter), plan and volunteer at library events, and generally help shape programs and services for teens. They will also create and post regular podcasts, which may be book reviews, discussions, radio theater, quizzes-anything they come up with.

On November 29, poet, performer, and activist Amanda Diva read from her new book of poetry, "Young Skin, Wise Mind, Old Soul" at the Central Library. Several teen poets from the Young Queens group of teen poets also performed their own work.

On November 29, poet, performer, and activist Amanda Diva read from her new book of poetry, "Young Skin, Wise Mind, Old Soul" at the Central Library. Several teen poets from the Young Queens group of teen poets also performed their own work. Before the performance, the poets were all interviewed by Zack and Thuy, members of the Teen Center Advisers, a group of teen volunteers for the Library.

In this first episode, Nick and Zack review two books aimed at teen girls: 'The Quiz Life' by Marina Khidekel and 'Guyaholic' by Carolyn Mackler. Since both reviews were negative, they sparked a discussion among the group about what kinds of books are marketed at teen girls, what makes them good or bad, and how they might be judged fairly. The girls in the group recommended some quality teen titles aimed at girls for Zack and Nick to try. This podcast is the first in a series created by the Library's Teen Center Advisers, a volunteer advisory group of high school students ages 14 - 18. The TCAs review books, maintain a MySpace page for the library, plan and volunteer at library events, and generally help shape programs and services for teens. They will also create and post regular podcasts, which may be book reviews, discussions, radio theater, quizzes-anything they come up with.

Nick Hornby read from his first novel for teens, "Slam," Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Central Library. His bestselling adult novels include "High Fidelity" and "About a Boy," both of which were made into movies. The short piece at the begining is an interview with Nick Hornby by two teen volunteers who are members of The Seattle Public Library's Teen Advisory Board.

The Library presented "Potterpalooza: All Ages Rock and Roll Concert with Harry and the Potters" on Friday, July 13 at the Central Library. Brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge, of Harry and the Potters, brought their wizard-rock to the Library.