January Teen & YA Newsletter from CFPL

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YA NEWSLETTER

January 2023
Chippewa Falls Public Library

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Contents:

-2023 Teen Programs Survey - last call
-Booklist of the Month
-January SAMA
-New Books in 2023
-Teen Makerspace
-2022 YA Collection Infographic
-Let's Get Silly TBR - supplies limited!
-Teen Winter Raffle

Help us plan your 2023 teen programs and events by sharing your thoughts and opinions in this short survey. Tell your friends! This survey will remain open through January 30.

Booklist of the Month

Scientist and TV personality Bill Nye sits behind a desk, wearing a suit and bow tie. He uses two fingers to twirl a globe that sits on the desk next to him.

Do you dream of exploring the world? Hopping a train or plane to somewhere new? But you're stuck in the classroom, at home, or at work? Open a library book and travel the world! Visit this list to get started.

Society for the Appreciation of Manga & Anime (SAMA)

Join us on January 30 from 4:30-6pm for the first SAMA meeting of 2023! Grades 6 -12 will play BINGO for manga and anime-related prizes, enjoy snacks, and decorate a mug with oil-based markers.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Giph from Rick & Morty. Blonde woman says, "Everything's new." while pressing her fingers together in front of her.

We have ordered a whole bunch of new manga and graphic novels! Stay up to date on all new titles that will be added in January and February. Place items on hold or stop in and browse the new shelf in the YA Area.

Surrounded by 10 book cover images, text reads "New in 2023." Book covers are YA titles and range from fiction to nonfiction to manga to graphic novels.

Teen Makerspace

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Did you know our Teen Makerspace has board games, coloring crafts, and more for you to use while you're in the library? Visit the circular shelving in the back corner to see the rotating options.

A wreath with flowers, branches, and pinecones in blues, silvers, and reds encircles the text, "Teen Makerspace. Create a winter wreath."

The Teen Makerspace's wreath making project is winding down. Visit the YA Area and craft your own with mini wreathes with ribbon, pinecones, and more. These super cute mini-wreathes would make excellent winter decorations for yourself or as a gift for a friend.

If you do not have time to make a wreath in the library please ask a librarian for a teen Take & Make bag, while supplies last. We are running very low! Stop in soon.

Coming soon... decorate your own canvas bag! Stay tuned for details.

2022 YA Collection

Seeing ourselves, our neighbors, and the global community in the media we consume leads to many positive outcomes. Diversity in literature broadens horizons, pushes back bias and prejudice, builds community, and increases our self-awareness and acceptance.

CFPL is proud of the diverse and varied collection of YA materials that we purchase for you and the community. Continue reading more about what was purchased in 2022 in the below infographic.

Infographic with circles on the left and text on the right. "Lived Experiences. 68 titles were created by authors and illustrators who are from historically marginalized communities based on their skin color, national origin, religion, gender beyond the binary, sexual orientation, and/or disability. These titles feature characters and stories that reflect or share the lived experiences of the books' creators." "Race, Ethnicity & National Origin.These books have characters who are Black, Caribbean, Latinx, Mexican, Asian, Pacific-Oceanian, Native, Middle Eastern, Indian, biracial, and/or multiracial. This number includes characters who have black or brown skin tones but their origin is not identified or from Earth, which can occur in SFF or with secondary characters." "Neurodivergency & Mental Health. At least 54 titles have characters who deal with anxiety, depression, autism, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, trauma, addiction, dyslexia, OCD, and other related disorders and experiences." "Socio-Economics. Characters in 45 titles live in socio-economic situations such as poverty or transitional housing. They may also have parents and guardians who are unemployed or underemployed." "Body Diversity & Physical Health. 52 titles have primary or secondary characters who are Deaf, Blind, use mobility aids, live with chronic pain, or live with another physical or health condition. Self-love and body positivity are important. We also purchased titles where characters' diverse and varied bodies are celebrated and accepted." ""ADDITIONALLY: 30+ titles have characters with a non-Christian background or religion. 40+ titles have characters who are LGBTQIA++. 65+ titles have characters who live in a non-nuclear family or other relationship structure. 15+ titles include storylines about first or second generation immigrants or refugees. "

A pink background. Headline reads, "Let's Get Silly. Teen Book Subscription." Two cartoon green tomatoes with large, toothy smiles and one with sunglasses sit on either side of a "regular" looking red tomato."

There are only 4 January TBRs available! Request your TBR today and get library books, snacks, a DIY bookmark craft, and lots of silly things!

Enter your name once a week now through the end of January and you could win one of five prizes! Winners will get: a free book, winter gear, or a gift certificate to local businesses. Stop by the YA Area for the Teen Winter Raffle slips.

Contact Us

Teens ages 13-18, their parents/guardians, and other community members who are interested in reading this monthly e-newsletter should fill out this form or contact us at jgillesturner@mycfpl.org with their name and email address.

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