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Sequoyah Book Award Winner
The winner of both the Intermediate and High School Sequoyah Book Awards for 2011 is:
 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.
The Sequoyah nominees for 2012 have already been announced. Get a jump start on reading these exciting books by checking out the Intermediate list and High School list.
The World of Cosplay
 Everybody Cosplay by Jan Kurotaki
Visit an anime convention anywhere in North America and you'll see fans dressed up in the costumes of their favorite characters, acting out roles and assuming personalities. In Japan, where cosplay was born, professional cosplayers even model at events and sell photo albums.
Renowned cosplayer, Jan Kurotaki, has been in the circuit for almost 10 years. Collected here are her photos and columns from Newtype USA, along with exclusive photos never published before.
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Books as Movies
Take a look at these upcoming movies based on comic books and graphic novels. Checkout the books at the library before seeing the movie.
 Thor
In theaters May 6. rated PG-13
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman
Based on Thor by Marvel Comics
 X-Men: First Class
In theaters June 3. not yet rated
Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence
Based on X-Men by Marvel Comics
 Green Lantern
In theaters June 17. not yet rated
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard
Based on Green Lantern by DC Comics
 Transformers: Dark of the Moon
In theaters July 1. not yet rated
Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tyrese Gibson
Based on Transformers by IDW/Hasbro
 Captain America
In theaters July 22. not yet rated
Starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Richard Armitage
Based on Captain America by Marvel Comics
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May 11 @ 4 p.m. - Meet a Cowboy Author in Newcastle
There are new teen books arriving at the library everyday. Be the first to know about these new books and check them out or place a hold . You can browse all the new titles at 
