PLS Teens eNewsletter - April 2012 - Big Read

The Big Read is the focus of April. The Pioneer Library System will present events focused on the bestselling novel "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan. This story about four immigrant Chinese women and their Americanized daughters explores mother-daughter relationships, immigration and cultural identity.

Ms. Tan will be giving a public talk on April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Great Hall of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Check with your home town library for special teen Big Read events this month.

Here are some Teen books that complement "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

Nonfiction

• China: Land of Dragons and Emperors by Adeline Yen Mah
• Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
• Split Image: A Story in Poems by Mel Glenn

• A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales by Ying Chang Compestine
• Bitter Melon by Cara Chow
• Bound by Donna Jo Napoli
• Girl Overboard by Justina Chen Headley
• Good Enough by Paula Yoo
• Great Call of China, S.A.S.S.: Students Across the Seven Seas by Cynthea Liu
• Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South by Laurence Yep
• Paper Daughter by Jeanette Ingold
• Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine

• American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
• Level Up by Gene Luen Yang

NEWCASTLE

April 12 @ 4 p.m. - Teen & Tween Book Clubs will meet together to discuss Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse and a special program presented by the Oklahoma History Center about living in the Dust Bowl days.

April 18 @ 3:30 p.m. - Learn the basics of calligraphy and make a name plate you can hang in your room or on your bedroom door. Register online or by calling 387-5076.

NORMAN

April 3 @ 5 p.m. - People vs. Boardom - Dungeons & Dragons,Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, and other role play/collectable card game players welcome! Dinner provided. Register online or by calling 701-2620.

April 6 @ 6 p.m. - Poetry Slam - Perform short poems for an energetic audience and panel of judges. Competition is tournament style, with poets judged on their delivery, energy and poetry. Register online or by calling 701-2620.

March 5 - April 13 - 16th Annual Poetry Writing Contest - Open to middle & high school students and adults. Entry forms available at the library. Writers may enter up to 3 poems. Deadline is April 13 @ 6 p.m.

April 26 @ 6 p.m. - Poetry Celebration - Winners of the 16th Annual Poetry Writing Contest will be announced and writers will be on hand to read their poems.

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY

April 3 @ 4 p.m. - Decorate a Poem - Bring your favorite poem to decorate and display in the library. Don't have a favorite poem? Discover one! Register online or by calling 979-2200

TECUMSEH

April 3 @ 4 p.m. - Make Paper Lanterns - paint your own paper lantern. Register online or by calling 598-5955

April 10 @ 4 p.m. - Teen Book club meets to discuss the Graphic Novel, American Born Chinese by Gene Luan Yang

April 17 @ 4 p.m. - Books vs. Movies - Watch the movie version of the Iron Man story and discuss how it compares to the book version.

April 24 @ 4 p.m. - Gaming at your Library-Come play your favorite video games!