Tim Tyson Book Signing

Tim Tyson returned to Freedom Library today to sign copies of his book, Blood Done Sign My Name, for Phillip O. Berry students who attended his presentation in April. We were also lucky enough to have Mary Williams back as well.

Dr. Tyson stayed at the library for over three hours, not only signing books, but personalizing each and every one.

In total, he signed 110 copies of Blood Done Sign My Name!

And whether he was dealing with one teen...

or a room full of teens...

Dr. Tyson took the time to talk with each individual - offering advice, telling stories or congratulating them on their successes.

All in all, we really enjoyed Dr. Tyson's visit and we welcome him and Ms. Williams back any day of the year!

Welcome to Freedom Teens

Hi, my name is Holly and I am a new Teen Librarian here at Freedom.

Don't worry, Ms. Pam is still here!

You may have seen me around the library by now, I know I've seen lots of new faces myself. Feel free to introduce yourself, give me a suggestion, or ask me a question.
This blog, Freedom Teens, was created for all of you - the teens who come to and make use of Freedom.

So what's it good for? Freedom Teens is here so that you always know what's going @ Freedom (programs like gaming and crafts, etc) and what we have for you to check out (new books and graphic novels that come in, etc).

Translation: it's all about you.

Explore Freedom Teens and welcome...

More New Arrivals

These books were just checked-in, but be sure to check the catalog (http://www.plcmc.org/Catalog/) before you come to make sure they're still here.

Fiction:
Gossip Girl: The Carlyles by Cecily von Ziegesar
Stella Stands Alone by A. LaFaye
Juliet's Moon by Ann Rinaldi

Non-Fiction:
Foreign Oil Dependence edited by Susan C. Hunnicutt
Barack Obama: An American Story by Roberta Edwards

Graphic Novels:

Bram Stoker: Dracula adapted by Michael Mucci

Point Blank: The Graphic Novel adapted by Antony Johnston

Teen Summer Reading

Check out what Teen Summer Reading is all about on PLCMC's LibraryLoft website: http://www.libraryloft.org/tsr/default.asp

And stay tuned to find out how Freedom Regional is going to kick-off summer reading this year!

Don't forget, we'll also have fun, exciting and innovative programs throughout the summer!

New Teen Fiction and Graphic Novels

New Teen Fiction Books:
The Death of Jayson Porter by Jaime Adoff

The Joys of Love by Madeleine L'Engle

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

Facts of Life by Gary Soto

Lily Dale: Believing by Wendy Corsi Staub

Otherspace (Book Three of the Truesight Trilogy) by David Stahler Jr.

Lucky by Rachel Vail


New Graphic Novels:
The Dreaming by Queenie Chan
Storm by Eric Jerome Dickey

Tales from The Crypt - #1 Ghouls Gone Wild!

Alive - #4 The Final Evolution by Tadashi Kawashima

Gin Tama - Shonen Jump Advanced #1, #4 and #5 by Hideaki Sorachi

Spy Goddess: The Chase for the Chalice by Michael Spradlin

Celebrate May 2008

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! Look for displays in the Teen Zone that feature books and brochures on these topics.

New Arrivals

Check these books out today...literally! They are located on the first floor in the Teen Zone. Remember to use the author's last name to find them on the shelf. Enjoy!

Walk of the Spirits by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman

Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks

Frostbite (A Vampire Academy Novel) by Richelle Mead

The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt

The Starry Rift: Tales of New Tomorrows (An Original Science Fiction Anthology) edited by Jonathon Strahan

The Empty Kingdom (The Mark of Solomon Book Two) by Elizabeth E. Wein

Author Timothy Tyson Visits

On April 24th, Timothy Tyson visited Freedom Regional Library and Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. Who is he? He's the author of Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story, which is being made into a movie later this month!

Dr. Tyson was joined by Ms. Mary Williams, a gospel singer. Both gave an amazing one-hour presentation to a crowd of 80 high school students. If you were there, consider yourself lucky especially since you'll be receiving a free copy of Tyson's memoir!

We hope that he will return later this month, and if he does, we know you'll welcome him the Freedom way. Keep your eyes open for casting calls to be part of Blood Done Sign My Name-there was already one in Charlotte. Be sure to read (or star in!) Blood Done Sign My Name by Timothy Tyson!