RECOMMENDATIONS
SEPTEMBER: BACK-TO-SCHOOL READS
TEEN NEWSLETTER September 2023
STUDYING? USE BRAINFUSE HELPNOW This is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua
When “Perfect Perlie Perez” does not get into her (and her parents’) dream college, she will do anything possible to keep up the appearance that she did, in fact, get in.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
While studying to become an attendant in this new America, Jane must learn both weaponry and etiquette to fight the walking dead.
Back to school means new classes, concepts and study habits. Brainfuse HelpNow is available for Schaumburg Library cardholders to help with homework, studying, writing, learning new languages and more! This is a virtual tutoring service, available every day from 2-9 p.m., offering help in every subject – math, English/language arts, English as a Second Language, science, social studies and foreign language. When joining your help session, you’ll be speaking in real-time with a trained tutor who is ready to provide you with excellent support. Brainfuse HelpNow also offers assistance in test preparation, FAFSA assistance, skill review, digital literacy, career services and more.
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
Can the works of Agatha Christie really help 2 teens solve the biggest mystery of the summer in Castle Cove?
Indigo and Ida by Heather Murphy Capps
After exposing an unfair school policy and facing backlash from the school and friends, Indigo must decide if she will stay quiet or speak out.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
To access Brainfuse HelpNow, scan the QR code below. You’ll need your Library card number and PIN to log in. You can also try their mobile app for live help anywhere you go. Happy learning and good luck with the new school year!