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Introducing... PRIDE Book Club for Teens!
Posted on January 17, 2019
The Rohnert Park-Cotati library is excited to launch our brand new PRIDE Book Club for Teens! In this monthly book club, we will read and discuss recent YA books featuring queer characters as they navigate relationships with their families, friends, cultures, and love interests as well as their relationships to their own gender and sexuality. Some of these books focus on being queer and touch on themes of coming out, conflict with family, struggling with cultural expectations, finding love, and discovering self-love. Others feature characters who are queer but the books themselves are more focused on their lives and adventures than the fact of their queerness. In our book club meetings we will snack, talk about the book we read and the issues it brings up, watch videos of the author speaking, and just hang out.
Why is this book club focused on reading LGBTQIA+ books?
Reading books with queer characters can help queer teens feel connected to a larger community, which can help them feel less alone. It is important for teens to be able to read books that reflect the realities of their own lives and that tell stories about people they can actually relate to. Of course, not all queer experiences are the same, so in this book club we will read books featuring characters who identify all along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and who come from different cultural and economic backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
Reading LGBTQIA+ books is not only important for queer teens, it can help those who are not a part of the queer community understand what their peers might be going through and how they can be better allies.
Also, queer YA books are just the best(!) so we are excited to read and talk about them!
The book club will meet at 4pm on the first Friday of every month at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library. You can pick up a copy of the book at the adult reference desk. This book club is for teens in grades 9-12. Snacks will be provided! Allies welcome!
Link to Calendar Event & Link to Facebook Event!
Upcoming Book Club Picks:
Friday, February 1
Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
Suzette returns home to Los Angeles from boarding school and grapples with her bisexual identity when she and her brother Lionel fall in love with the same girl, pushing Lionel's bipolar disorder to spin out of control and forcing Suzette to confront her own demons.
Friday, March 1
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out -- without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.
Friday, April 5
If I was your Girl by Meredith Russo
Amanda Hardy only wants to fit in at her new school, but she is keeping a big secret, so when she falls for Grant, guarded Amanda finds herself yearning to share with him everything about herself, including her previous life as Andrew.
Friday, May 3
We are Okay by Nina LaCour
Marin hasn’t spoken to anyone from her old life since the day she left everything behind. No one knows the truth about those final weeks. Not even her best friend Mabel. But even thousands of miles away from the California coast, at college in New York, Marin still feels the pull of the life and tragedy she’s tried to outrun. Now, months later, alone in an emptied dorm for winter break, Marin waits. Mabel is coming to visit and Marin will be forced to face everything that’s been left unsaid and finally confront the loneliness that has made a home in her heart.
Friday, June 7
Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World by Sarah Prager
Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing gender-ambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that encompasses every culture, in every era.
Friday, July 5
It's Not Like it's a Secret by Misa Sugiura
When her family moves to California, 16 year old Sana Kiyohara falls for the beautiful and smart Jamie Ramirez but struggles with differences between their diverse friend groups, a boy's sweet but unrequited affection, and her father's increasingly obvious affair.
Other Recent & Upcoming LGBTQIA+ Books to Check Out:
Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Darius has never really fit in at home, and he’s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn’t exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes.
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan (release date 1/29/19)
Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali has always been fascinated by the universe around her and the laws of physics that keep everything in order. But her life at home isn't so absolute. Unable to come out to her conservative Muslim parents, she keeps that part of her identity hidden. And that means keeping her girlfriend, Ariana, a secret from them too. Luckily, only a few more months stand between her carefully monitored life at home and a fresh start at Caltech in the fall. But when Rukhsana's mom catches her and Ariana together, her future begins to collapse around her.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily Danforth
When Cameron Post’s parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they’ll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl. But that relief doesn’t last, and Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and her well-intentioned but hopelessly old-fashioned grandmother. She knows that from this point on, her life will forever be different.
None of the Above by I. W. Gregorio
A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she's intersex . . . and what happens when her secret is revealed to the entire school. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, None of the Above is a thought-provoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something in between.
The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding
Seventeen, fashion-obsessed, and gay, Abby Ives has always been content playing the sidekick in other people's lives. While her friends and sister have plunged headfirst into the world of dating and romances, Abby's been happy to focus on her plus-size style blog and her dreams of taking the fashion industry by storm. When she lands a great internship at her favorite boutique, she's thrilled to take the first step toward her dream career. Then she falls for her fellow intern, Jordi Perez.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure--to live a lifetime in a single day.
If you have questions about the Pride Book Club for Teens, please call the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library at (707) 584-9121.
Post written by Terra Emerson, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
We will ‘MAKE YOU RICH’!
Posted on November 25, 2018
Well… actually... more accurately:
You can learn skills at our libraries that will help you become financially independent and comfortable in life--and yes, maybe even rich someday. Scroll on for info!
Event happening this week:
What Teens Need to Know About Money
Financial advisors from Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC. will answer all your questions about MONEY! They will help you figure out how many hours of work will it take to make your financial dreams become a reality! This event is recommended for ages 14 to 21. (Thursday, 11/29, 3:30-5, Sebastopol Regional Library)
This meeting will cover:
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How to fill out paperwork at a new job and how to interpret your paycheck.
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How to establish good credit.
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Borrowing and saving money - how many hours of working does it take to buy that fabulous pair of boots or car? We will also cover investing basics such as some apps you can use to save $.
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We will also have live Q and A - bring your questions!
The Abacus team of advisors for this workshop has expanded to five, including our two new young advisors in their 20s. We will have pizza at the end and we’ll stick around to answer any questions!
Follow this link to save your spot!
Can’t make it this Thursday? That’s ok, we’ve got books & eResources to help you on your way!
Use your Sonoma County Library card to access resources online:
ValueLine - ValueLine puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, ValueLine gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.
Or,
Consult Consumer Reports when making purchases… go to: www.sonomalibrary.org, hover over ‘research’, click on ‘databases’, scroll down to Consumer Reports.
Or,
Check out related movies on our new FREE streaming film service, Kanopy:
Financial Fitness: Identity Theft, Protecting your Identity - “This comprehensive program for young adults provides all the information necessary for protecting yourself from identity theft. The well-aimed message includes a step by step explanation of the problem, the possible defenses, and important solutions for keeping your personal identity protected.”
Entrepreneurship: Be Your Own Boss - It is said that entrepreneurs are ordinary people who achieve extraordinary things. How do entrepreneurs succeed in following their dreams, while making them profitable? Discover the struggles and successes of four different business owners in Entrepreneurship: Be Your Own Boss. Featuring interviews of a baker, videographer, children's clothing designer, and president of a charitable running event company, the entrepreneurs share their experiences running their own businesses. Topics include: * Motivation * Challenges and Risks * Strengths, Skills, and Training * Time Management * Communication and Teamwork * Support Systems * Rewards * Advice for Others
Life Skills Series: Independent Living for Young Adults - Now that you've decided it's time to be living independently, there are several important life-skills that you'll need for success. Not surprising leaving the cushiness of home can lead to a downward spiral in ones lifestyle. It therefore becomes critical to learn how to balance what comes in against what goes out. It's not easy! Student debt along with housing, clothing, food, insurance, automobile, savings and entertainment all combine to put a serious strain on an income. But, if you can't manage your money you can't manage your life and that makes it very difficult for succeeding on your own. It's not easy!
Teens & Money: real life teens - This program discusses Money and Teens. Teens often have trouble making mature decisions about money. Often, when teens earn money they will spend it without thinking, and can know little about money management. But more often than ever, teens need to learn how to be responsible with money and the complex world of consumer finance they are about to enter.
The Reality of Money - For all of its abstractness, money is a powerfully real phenomenon. Delve into the intricate events that unfold as money, goods, and services are exchanged in the economy. Examine how the ideas of John Maynard Keynes and the results of modern psychological research challenge the two primary assumptions of classical economic theory.
Money, Power, and Wall Street - Hour One begins with the epic story of the rise of modern finance. A revolution in banking begins at a luxury hotel in Boca Raton, FL, where a rowdy team from J. P. Morgan invents a new marketplace for trading risk. Correspondent Martin Smith (College, Inc., The Madoff Affair) interviews leading bankers, officials and journalists to explain how financial engineering on Wall Street brought the global economy to its knees--and the reverberations are still being felt along Main Street. Then, in Hour Two, FRONTLINE producer Michael Kirk (Inside the Meldown, The Warning) investigates how the country's leaders failed to prevent an oncoming crisis and ended up initiating the largest government bailout in history. Told by participants from Washington and Wall Street, the story includes inside accounts from the campaign of presidential candidate Barack Obama. By the time of his election Obama is thoroughly up to speed on the disaster, but the question remains--what can he do once he takes office?
Or,
Check out books:
How Money Works: facts visually explained
The complete guide to personal finance: for teenagers and college students
Budgeting Smarts: how to set goals, spend wisely, save money, and more
Business for Bohemians: live well, make money
Top Ten Secrets for Spending Your Money Wisely
Peterson’s How to Get Money for College 2019
The Financial Diet: a total beginner’s guide to getting good with money
Looking for more? Drop by your favorite branch of the Sonoma County Library and ask a Young Adult Librarian for help finding the resources you need. We are here for you!
Created by Rosalie C. Abbott, MLIS, Sebastopol Regional Library
Check out the Teens' Top 10, 2018 WINNERS!
Posted on October 21, 2018
NEWSFLASH: Scroll down for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten Winners!
1. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. Dutton/Penguin. High-school junior Aza, who struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, reconnects with childhood friend Davis after his billionaire father disappears, on the run from the police. But can Aza and her friends help Davis cope with being parentless when she’s having trouble managing her own downward-spiraling thoughts?
2. One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus. Delacorte/Random House. After Simon, the creator of Bayview High's notorious gossip app, dies during detention, the four other students in the room are all framed for murder. But the twist is, the next day, they were all going to be on Simon's app for secrets that would ruin their lives for good. So when Bronwyn, the Yale-Bound student who never breaks a rule, Addy, the homecoming queen, Nate, the drug dealer, and Cooper the all-star baseball pitcher all come together to find out what really happened, the rest of the story unfolds.
3. Warcross by Marie Lu. G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin. When bounty hunter and hacker Emika Chen finds herself unexpectedly entered into the exclusive Warcross championship, she is determined to get to the bottom of a dastardly plot while trying to pull off a win in the worldwide virtual reality game.
4. Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo. Random House. Diana has always been an outcast to the Amazons. She never truly had the chance to prove herself worthy of being an Amazon until she saves a mysterious girl from a shipwreck. The girl turns out to be a descendant of Helen of Troy. The girl will either bring an age of peace or a deadly war.
5. Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Flatiron. Everyone has heard rumors of the legendary game of Caraval, and no one wants to experience it's magic more than Scarlett Dragna. When Scarlett finally gets an invitation, she begins to realize that Caraval isn't all that she thought. She must be careful to not get swept away in the illusion or risk losing her sister forever. *Annotations provided by the Teens’ Top Ten book groups.
6. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster. Will's brother Shawn has been murdered. In this free-verse novel, fifteen-year-old Will steps into an elevator with a gun in the back waistband of his jeans, ready to avenge his brother's death, as he’s been taught to do. At each stop on the elevator down, someone connected to his brother gets on, giving Will a piece to a bigger story than the one he thinks he knows.
7. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez. Knopf/Random House. Julia is an outcast in her close-knit Mexican American family, where she dreams of going away to college. When her older sister suddenly dies, Julia begins to piece together her sister’s secret life. As she grieves, Julia embarks on a mission to discover herself, unearthing her family’s past in the process.
8. Paper Hearts by Ali Novak. Sourcebooks Fire. Felicity's sister has been missing for years, and Felicity and her mother have been trying to overcome the loss ever since. Felicity thought finding her was impossible until her new friend, Alec, gives her the opportunity she needs to reconnect with her lost sibling.
9. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Little, Brown and Company. Lazlo Strange is an orphan raised by monks, and has dedicated his life to learning. His favorite story is of Weep, the lost fairytale city that was literally removed from memory. This is the story of his search for the magical city.
10. Once and For All by Sarah Dessen. Viking/Penguin. Working with her mom on a wedding planning business, Louna has more than her share on weddings and the behind-the-scenes disasters. Ever since the abrupt ending of her first love, she has been more cynical about weddings and especially, love. But maybe that will change when Ambrose comes along.
Also, here's the Teens' Top 10 Video Share
Annotations provided by the Teens’ Top Ten book groups. (YALSA)
Enjoy these as eBooks, Audiobooks, Books on CD, or as actual books! Drop by your favorite branch of the Sonoma County Library and ask your friendly Young Adult Services Librarian about the best ways to access these popular titles!
Post by Rosalie C. Abbott, MLIS, Sebastopol Regional Library
Celebrate Your Freedom to READ.
Posted on September 23, 2018
BAN Books? Let’s NOT!
At our Libraries, we’re always celebrating the freedom to read. Did you know that Librarians are on the front lines of our democracy, standing up and fighting for open access to information and intellectual freedom on the daily?
Check this out.
You may have heard about this book…
THE HATE U GIVE
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Did you know that this was one of the most banned and challenged books of 2017?!
This is how one student took matters into her own hands:
‘Students are increasingly defending challenged material. When The Hate U Give was removed from shelves in Katy, Texas, 15-year-old Ny’Shira Lundy started a petition that garnered nearly 4,000 signatures and helped restore the book. “I feel like children should have the power to learn about what they want to learn about,” Lundy told the National Coalition Against Censorship. “But by [removing a book], we don’t have intellectual freedom, we don’t open the door to learn about the things that we would like to learn about.” - Ny’Shira Lundy, Literary Activist, bannedbooksweek.org
(NOTE: Read the book before you see the movie on or after 10/5!
Find or Request The Hate U Give at the Sonoma County Library--or download it! Bonus: Movie trailer)
Curious about becoming a Literary Activist… but not quite sure where to start?
TAKE ACTION: Inform Yourself, Report Censorship, Stand for the Banned, Dear Banned Author, READ.
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom - Top Ten Most Challenged Books
(Most of the titles below are considered Young Adult novels, however,
a few are meant for a younger audience… younger siblings anyone?)
The Hate U Give, written by Angie Thomas
(Access: actual book, actual book Large Type, eAudiobook, eBook, book on CD)
Despite winning multiple awards and being the most searched-for book on Goodreads during its debut year, this YA novel was challenged and banned in school libraries and curriculums because it was considered “pervasively vulgar” and because of drug use, profanity, and offensive language.
Thirteen Reasons Why, written by Jay Asher
(Access: actual book, actual book in Spanish, eBook, eAudiobook, book on CD, DVD)
Originally published in 2007, this New York Times bestseller has resurfaced as a controversial book after Netflix aired a TV series by the same name. This YA novel was challenged and banned in multiple school districts because it discusses suicide.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, written by Sherman Alexie
(Access: actual book, eAudiobook, book on CD)
Consistently challenged since its publication in 2007 for acknowledging issues such as poverty, alcoholism, and sexuality, this National Book Award winner was challenged in school curriculums because of profanity and situations that were deemed sexually explicit.
Drama, written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier
(Access: actual book, actual graphic novel, eBook).
This Stonewall Honor Award-winning, 2012 graphic novel from an acclaimed cartoonist was challenged and banned in school libraries because it includes LGBT characters and was considered “confusing.”
The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini
(Access: actual book, actual graphic novel, actual book Large Type, eAudiobook, book on CD, DVD)
This critically acclaimed, multigenerational novel was challenged and banned because it includes sexual violence and was thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam.”
George, written by Alex Gino
(Access: actual book, eAudiobook, eBook, book on CD)
Written for elementary-age children, this Lambda Literary Award winner was challenged and banned because it includes a transgender child.
Sex is a Funny Word, written by Cory Silverberg and illustrated by Fiona Smyth.*
(Access: 10 copies of the actual book)
This 2015 informational children’s book written by a certified sex educator was challenged because it addresses sex education and is believed to lead children to “want to have sex or ask questions about sex.”
To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee
(Access: actual book, eAudiobook, eBook, book on CD, book on Cassette, DVD)
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, considered an American classic, was challenged and banned because of violence and its use of the N-word.
And Tango Makes Three, written by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson and illustrated by Henry Cole
(Access: actual book, actual book in Spanish, eBook, book and CD)
Returning after a brief hiatus from the Top Ten Most Challenged list, this ALA Notable Children’s Book, published in 2005, was challenged and labeled because it features a same-sex relationship.
I Am Jazz, written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
(Access: 13 copies of the actual book)
This autobiographical picture book co-written by the 13-year-old protagonist was challenged because it addresses gender identity.
READ. CELEBRATE. READ SOME MORE.
Banned Books Week 2018 - Sonoma County Library
Created by Rosalie C. Abbott, MLIS, Sebastopol Regional Library
What Books Rock Your World? Vote Now!
Posted on August 16, 2018
Adults have plenty of ideas about what Teen books are *fabulous*. Ask any Young Adult Librarian. They will most likely enthusiastically share reviews and recommendations of every fantastic YA title that they have read so far this year--and last year... and the list could go ON AND ON!
BUT, have you ever been curious about which books rock the worlds of high school students across the nation? Now is your chance to get a glimpse of the hottest YA Fiction--from the TEEN PERSPECTIVE. Listed below are titles nominated by teens from across the country who chose their favorite Young Adult titles of the previous year. Interesting right?! Not only that, you can also let the world know what your favorite YA books are by casting your vote online (link below). Have you read all of the books that have been nominated to win bragging rights as potential TEENS' TOP TEN?
TEENS! Vote for your favorite YA books now through October 13th (Vote Here!)
Take a peek at the Teens' Top Ten Nominees Here (video)!
Check them out and/or download them from the Sonoma County Library (links below).
- The Black Witch by Laurie Forest.
- Book of Lies by Teri Terry.
- Caraval by Stephanie Garber.
- Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray.
- The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy.
- How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake.
- I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez.
- The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
- Invictus by Ryan Graudin.
- The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell.
- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.
- Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller.
- Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu.
- Once and For All by Sarah Dessen.
- One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
- Paper Hearts by Ali Novak.
- Remember Me Always by Renee Collins.
- Rosemarked by Livia Blackburne.
- Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor.
- Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.
- Warcross by Marie Lu. G. P.
- Waste of Space by Gina Damico.
- Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo.
- Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley.
- All Rights Reserved by Gregory Scott Katsoulis.
Got Questions?
Find a friendly YA Librarian at your favorite branch of the Sonoma County Library--we are here for you!
Created by Rosalie Abbott, MLIS, Sebastopol Regional Library
Freedom to read what, when, where you want!
Guys Read... Digital Magazines?
Posted on July 24, 2018
Q: Absolute best part about summer?
A: You can read WHATEVER you feel like! Magazines, graphic novels, read something ridiculous, tackle a tome, absorb audiobooks, or read online--you can do YOU all summer long!
One of the most frequent comments we hear from teenagers throughout the year is that either, 1) they don’t have time to read (too much homework), or, 2) the ‘classics’ that they are assigned to read and analyze for high school classes (possibly the same ones their parents read in high school) are sucking the life out of them…
This, my friends, is one of the most beautiful aspects of the sunny season (next to sleeping in of course!): the freedom to choose what, when, and how you read! Not a “reader”? Never fear... we have something for EVERYONE. Have you checked out our list of incredible magazines that you can access at home--without ever leaving the comfort of your bedroom that you may or may not have cleaned like the adult(s) requested?
Wait... FREE digital magazines accessible 24/7 from anywhere?
GQ, Car & Driver, Rolling Stone, The Economist, Outside, Popular Science, Men’s Journal, Esquire, ESPN, The Week, WIRED, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, iD (Ideas and Discoveries), Field & Stream, High Times, The Atlantic, Backcountry, Dirt Rag, Poets & Writers, PC Gamer, Popular Mechanics, Motor Trend, National Geographic Traveler, Four Wheeler, Guitar Player, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Newsweek
Want Access?
Follow these easy steps: 1. Click here to register on the RBdigital website, 2. Download the free app on your phone or tablet, 3. Enter your library card number, 4. Enjoy!
For anyone who asks... YES, of course enjoying magazines counts as reading!
Don’t have internet at home? No worries--we've got you. Come in and check out our new Hublets (tablets) located at various branches. You can sit in one of our comfy chairs, tablet & digital magazine in hand, and relax for as long as you wish. Got questions or need a book recommendation? Ask one of our friendly YA Librarians at your favorite branch of the Sonoma County Library, they're waiting to help you find exactly what you're looking for!
Evening Lights of Vienna
Salzburg, Vienna, & Budapest? Young musicians take on the world!
Posted on April 08, 2018
Young adults across Sonoma County are constantly striving for excellence. From athletics to AP classes, from activism to community service--teens everywhere are beyond busy. We'd like to take a moment to recognize all of the young musicians in Sonoma County. From bands to orchestras, from Bodega Bay to the city of Sonoma, we have young players who are continuously working on their craft. Most people would be shocked by the amount of practice and rehearsal time that goes into playing a concert well. Each young person who picks up an instrument and continues with it will experience an affection for music that fluctuates between torture, dedication, obsession, and addiction. Being a musician is definitely a labor of love.
Right now, many of our county's young musicians of the highest caliber, are preparing to go on a tour to Europe this summer. The Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra will be venturing to various cities in Hungary and Austria this June of 2018. This is an incredible honor and has yet again proven the unwavering dedication and focus that students can have--particularly when they are supported by phenomenal educators.
Below is a curated list of books that are relevant to the tour... read about cities that our young adults will be visiting, check out books on the composers who lived in those areas, and more. Going on the tour? Check them out! Wishing you were going on a tour? Why not live vicariously!
Enjoy!
2018 Europe Tour / Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra / Reading List
Contents: Books (cities, travel, history, composers, desserts, etc.), & a few digital resources just for fun.
Books
Hungary & Budapest: travel, historical perspective~
Hungary, by Barbara Olszanska, 2018
Budapest & Hungary, by Steve Fallon, 2017
Rick Steves' Budapest, by Rick Steves, 2017
The Rough Guide to Budapest, by Charles Hebbert, 2018
Raoul Wallenberg: the man who stopped death, by Sharon Linnea, 1993
The Burning of the World: a memoir of 1914, by Bela Zombory-Moldovan, 2014
Kaffeehaus: exquisite desserts from the cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, by Rick Rodgers, 2002
Austria, Vienna, & Salzburg: travel, historical perspective~
Rick Steves' Vienna, Salzburg, & Tirol, by Rick Steves, 2017
Fodor's Vienna and the Best of Austria: with Salzburg..., by Fodor's Travel Guides, 2018
Austria, by Teresa Czerniewicz-Umer, 2018
Vienna, by Anthony Haywood, 2017
Gustav Klimt at Home, by Patrick Bade, 2017
Vienna 1900: art, architecture, and design, by Kirk Varnedoe, 1986
Composers
Why Mahler?: how one man and ten symphonies changed our world, by Norman Lebrecht, 2010
Mahler: his life and music, by Stephen Johnson, 2007
Mozart: the man revealed, by John Suchet, 2017
Mozart: a cultural biography, by Robert Gutman, 1999
Mozart: the early years, 1756-1781, by Stanley Sadie, 2006
Mozart: his life and music, by Jeremy Siepman, 2006
The New Grove Mozart, by Stanley Sadie, 2002
Schubert's Vienna, by Raymond Erickson, 1997
Franz Schubert: an essential guide to his life and works, by Stephen Jackson, 1996
Franz Schubert, by Wendy Thompson, 1991
Sonata: a memoir of pain and the piano, by Andrea Avery, 2017
Schubert: the music and the man, by Brian Newbould, 1997
The New Grove Haydn, by James Webster, 2002
Haydn: his life and times, by Neil Butterworth, 1980
Haydn: a creative life in music, by Carl Geiringer, 1982
Beethoven: anguish and triumph - a biography, by Jan Swafford, 2014
Beethoven: the man revealed, by John Suchet, 2013
Beethoven: the universal composer, by Edmund Morris, 2005
Beethoven's Eroica: the first great romantic symphony, by James Hamilton-Paterson, 2017
Bruchner, by Hans-Huber Schonzeler, 1970
Liszt: the artist as romantic hero, by Eleanor Perenyi, 1974
The Man Liszt; a study of the tragicomedy of a soul divided against itself, by Earnest Newman, 1970
The Lives of the Great Composers, by Harold Schoenberg, 1997
Folk Music of Hungary, by Zoltan Kodaly, 1960
And a few... Digital Resources...
(use your Sonoma County Library Card to access)
Budapest, by Steve Fallon, 2015 (Hoopla eBook)
Budapest 1900, by John Lukacs, 2012 (Hoopla eBook)
Salzburg Austria (Hoopla TV)
Franz Schubert (Hoopla eAudiobook)
Four Symphonies in Full Score by Franz Schubert (Hoopla eBook)
Stay tuned for the Bon Voyage Concert: Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra, Saturday, June 16 at 3:00 pm, Weill Hall, Green Music Center
For more information, or help to find additional resources, please call or visit the enthusiastically helpful librarians at your nearest branch of the Sonoma County Public Library!
Created by Rosalie Abbott, MLIS, Sebastopol Regional Library
“Consent is as easy as FRIES.”
#metoo, #timesup, and the Definition of Consent
Posted on February 01, 2018
”Consent is as easy as FRIES: Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific.” -Planned Parenthood
Q: What is ’consent’?
A: "Consent is not the absence of 'no', it is an enthusiastic YES!"
The answer above is a quote from What Does Consent Really Mean? a new graphic novel that has arrived in several of our Young Adult sections across the county.
Our friend Webster (the dictionary of course), makes it seem so simple: “intransitive verb, to give assent or approval: agree.” If it’s really that basic, then how has a hashtag become a nationwide (and beyond) movement resulting in thousands upon thousands of women, trans individuals, and men all divulging long closeted secrets of abuse... and the corresponding consequences of tarnished reputations, loss of employment, court cases, and even prison sentences?
The reality is, there is no simple answer, magic wand, or bandage that will ‘make it all better’. What we can do is read, observe, listen, educate & advocate for ourselves and each other, and move forward into a future where everyone understands that an ‘enthusiastic yes’ is an essential ingredient in our relationships of all types.
Speaking of reading................... (hint, hint!)
Interested in checking out some #metoo fiction?
Immerse yourself in our Teen Book Lists page and scroll down to the #metoo booklist carousel for some relevant reads.
Additionally, listed below are several important resources for teens & young adults. It might not hurt to program these numbers in your phone right now so that you will be prepared if/when a friend or someone you know needs help.
-24 Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline
-S.A.Y 24/7 Hotline, Teen Shelter, Resources
-Verity: compassion, safety, support (sexual abuse/assault hotline)
Note: These are examples of help that is available to you—there are additional organizations accessible countywide. If you need help/information/resources, don’t hesitate to reach out. Ask the open-minded Young Adult Librarian at your favorite branch of the Sonoma County Library. We’re here for you!
Post by Rosalie C. Abbott, Sebastopol Regional Library
Consider this your cordial invitation to LumaCon!
Our Favorite Worlds Collide at LumaCon!
Posted on January 23, 2018
Our favorite worlds will collide this Saturday at LumaCon 2018!
Join us!
Librarians have been furiously conspiring with young adults to create a savagely fun event for you to enjoy. You will have the opportunity to meet authors and illustrators, enjoy chalk talks and Cosplay, FanWar, LARPing, an Artists’ Alley, activities & crafts, and check out exhibitors & vendors.
Librarians love to collaborate, especially with other community partners who are all working to make Sonoma County (and the world!) a more creative and literate place for everyone. The power players who are making it all happen are: the Petaluma Regional Library (a branch of the Sonoma County Library), the Casa Grande High School Library, and the Petaluma High School Library. Here’s a shoutout to all of the superhero librarians, young adults, community volunteers, and Friends of the Petaluma Library who are making this fantastic event a reality for the youth of Sonoma County!
Here’s a peek at the schedule, but there is SO MUCH MORE:
- Artists Alley (Main Hall)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Draw Your Own Comic (Drawing Room)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Kids Crafts (Main Hall stage)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Magic the Gathering (Game Room)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Play with LEGO and comics (Play Room)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Virtual Reality Introductions (Fandom Room)
All Day Event Saturday, January 27, 2018 - Panel One: "Tips and Techniques: Discovering your Style" (Meeting Room)
11:00am - 11:45am Saturday, January 27, 2018 - FanWar Live Action Role Play demonstration (Activity room)
11:30am - 12:00pm Saturday, January 27, 2018
(More Info: www.lumacon.net)
Logistics:
Date: 1/27/18
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Lucchesi Center, Petaluma, CA
Costumes? Absolutely!
Note: 2018 LumaCon Logo Artwork by contest winner Anna D.
Got Questions? Ask the comical Young Adult Librarian at your local branch of the Sonoma County Library.
We are here for you!
Post by Rosalie C. Abbott, Sebastopol Regional Library
Try something new, all of our programs are free!
Happy New Year!
Posted on December 30, 2017
Why not try something new in 2018?
The New Year is a perfect time of year to get a fresh start. It's a time to gain perspective, create new goals, or just try something that you've never done before. Are you up for the adventure?
Young Adult Librarians across the county have been conspiring to create a season of opportunity for Teens... you'll be able to have some fun, learn new skills, and get connected. Here are a few highlights of the activities that you can expect during the month of January at various branches of the Sonoma County Library!
Project Linus @ Windsor Regional Library on 1/2:
Project Linus is a nonprofit organization that provides blankets to children in need. This program provides an opportunity for teens to help others as well as learn a new craft. Teens individually or in pairs create knotted fleece blankets for donation to the local Linus Project chapter.
Teen Yoga @ Rohnert Park Library on 1/3, and @ the Sebastopol Regional Library on 1/31:
This class is specifically designed for teens, giving them an opportunity to work on strength and flexibility while relieving the stress of daily life. Classes build positive self awareness and self esteem through active yoga poses, balance work, partner games, breath work, and deep relaxation with music. This is the perfect break in between the busy worlds of school, friends, family, studying and partying. Join us to de-stress and power up! All Teens welcome.
At the Rincon Valley Branch, check out these fabulous opportunities:
Chess Club & Maker Space for Teens (soft electronic circuits anyone?)
What’s happening at the Petaluma Library this month? (Besides LUMACON of course?!)
CoderDojo, Homework Help, SAT Prep, Jam Session with SoCo Music...
Are you getting ready for National History Day? Check this out at the Central Library:
National History Day Project Rx is a research open house.
- Conduct primary and secondary research with the guidance of library staff.
- Get one-on-one help from a History Day staff member.
- Attend a mini-lesson on annotated bibliographies and/or thesis statements.
- View sample projects.
- Get pumped up about History Day!
