One of my favorite weeks of the year is Banned Books Week. During this time, I wear my banned books t-shirt, button and bracelet. We create displays in the library to highlight the books that have been banned or challenged within the past 100 years or so. It makes for great discussions/debates/arguments with patrons. Although … Continue reading Happy Banned Books Week!
Tag: Ellen Hopkins
YA Book Review
Crank by Ellen Hopkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars OK, I liked this book a lot, but I think that Burned was much better. For some reason, I didn't feel like I could identify with Kristina/Bree as much as I have with other characters, but I have also never had a crank addiction either. … Continue reading YA Book Review
>YA Book Review: Burned
>Burned by Ellen Hopkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was blown away by this book. It was incredible. And Ellen Hopkins is an amazing writer. I've heard that she's gotten some flack about topics in her books, which only makes me like her more. I was riveted from beginning to end. And luckily … Continue reading >YA Book Review: Burned