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TEEN NEWSLETTER May 2023
SUMMER CHALLENGE: FIND YOUR VOICE Summer is almost here, which means warm days, ice cream at the beach and Summer Challenge!
Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe by Lindsay S. Zrull
This angst-filled novel weaves together topics of struggling with mental health and navigating body positivity and foster care in a quirky, engaging way.
When We Collided by Emery Lord
An emotionally intense novel that showcases the impact of grief and mental health intertwined with healing and romance.
Every summer, we host a Summer Challenge to encourage our community to read, learn and challenge themselves. This year, the Challenge runs June 1 – Aug. 1, and the theme is “Find Your Voice.” For teens, we ask that you track each day you read (up to 35 days). Reading counts if it’s 5 minutes or if it’s 105 minutes. And all reading counts – print books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, webcomics, scholarly articles, you name it! TEEN PRIZES: • FREE BOOK for registering • BONUS TREAT at 15 days of reading • ENTRY INTO GIFT CARD DRAWING for every 5 days of reading Interested in registering? We’ll be visiting your high schools at the beginning of May. You can also stop into the Library or visit SchaumburgLibrary.org/read on or after June 1 to register! Happy reading!
OCDaniel by Wesley King
A middle-grade novel with OCD representation in a young male lead who is searching for self-acceptance and understanding.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim
A fast-paced, moving novel that tackles a parent struggling with mental health. Will Anna be able to care for her sisters, her family restaurant and herself?
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240