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- "You want to do what??" A commencement address for the I-school at the University of Maryland (2017)It's graduation season. Last month (May, 2017) I was fortunate to be asked to give the commencement address at the University of Maryland's Information School. As you might know, I hang out there from time to time talking about information-y things, and it was a real honor to be asked to impart some wisdom to the graduating class as they head out […]
- SearchResearch Challenge (6/21/17): Seeing things? Seeing is complicated and subtle. Of course, it works really well most of the time. We see colors, textures, print, cats, people, silver moonlight on the river, smiles, and that expression from your beloved. But sometimes vision gets more complicated than we'd like. This is our topic for this week--When you see things, what's going on (and how […]
- Two upcoming talks I'm giving this weekend (ALA and IRE) A Public Service Announcement for librarians, reporters, and editors... I'm giving two different talks this weekend. If you find yourself at either event, please come up and say hi! (It's great to meet SRS readers in the real world.) _______________Saturday, June 24, 2017American Library Association (ALA) where: Chicago Convention Center, McC […]
- "You want to do what??" A commencement address for the I-school at the University of Maryland (2017)
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Engaging novel about a teen standing trial for murder
Crush. Candy. Corpse. by Sylvia McNicoll; published 9/1/12; ISBN 9781459400627. In Crush. Candy. Corpse., high school senior Sunny is just trying to find a volunteer opportunity to meet graduation requirements. When she’s not allowed to count volunteering at a hair salon … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged Alzheimer's, assisted suicide, ethics, legal proceedings, teens, volunteering, young women
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The Next J. K. Rowling? Forbes to highlight new author in July; “The Bone Season” premieres Aug 20
I usually try to keep my posts focused on either teen book reviews or emerging technology topics, but it’s fun to see stories about up-and-coming authors, if only to be reminded that the past-time of reading is still going strong. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged clairvoyants, dystopian, fantasy, rebellion, totalitarianism, young women
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Rick Yancey’s “5th Wave” – If you pick it up, you’ll not want to put it down
5th Wave by Rick Yancey; Pub date May 7, 2013; 978-0399162411. I was glad to see that the suggested age group listed in the Product Details section for Rick Yancey’s 5th Wave was “12 and up”, because I imagine there will be scads of adults who’ll love … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged alien invasion, dystopian, genocide, science fiction, teen fiction, teens, ya fiction, Yancey
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Starla and Eula – a beautiful pair (Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall)
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall [9781476707723] Pub Date July 2, 2013; ARC received from NetGalley Starla, a nine-year old girl with red hair and a temper to match when she encounters injustice, has continually been told she’s nothing but … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged child abuse, domestic violence, Eula, racism, segregation, southern US, Starla, Tennessee
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Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler (YA Fantasy)
A brand new release, I’ve not yet read this book but wanted to share because it seems such a promising fairytale adventure…I’m always enticed by a good fairytale. The following quote is a mashup of three separate reviews that hopefully … Continue reading
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Tagged bildungsroman, fairytale, fantasy, teen, young adult
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Fanastic Sports Read for Teens Girls and Guys: Shredded by Karen Avivi
I know nothing about BMX bike-riding, so I wasn’t sure if this book would hold my interest. I’m happy to report that Karen Avivi has created a thoroughly enjoyable (and educational) story. Through Josie’s eyes, we see how much courage … Continue reading
