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WHO’S BAD? Worst reviews, and the books, music and movies that provoked them.

Posted about 10 months ago by Alfreda Payton
In early January 2023, HBO Max and TV writer-producer, Charlie Grandy had the idea to launch a redux of the 1970’s Scooby-Doo and the Gang cartoon, but with a diverse […]
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Read a Celeb Memoir — 2022 RAD Reading Challenge for Teens

Posted about 1 year ago by Jennifer Deuell
Hey hey readers! Welcome back to my next installment of the RAD Reading Challenge…RPL Style! For those of you that are new here, I’ve taken on local book blogger Rachel […]
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Read a Book with a Cover You Love — 2022 RAD Reading Challenge for Teens

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted about the RAD Reading Challenge. If you didn’t already know, I was out on maternity leave. But I’m back now and ready to […]
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By Teens, For Teens – A Study in Scarlet, Robinson Crusoe & Animal Farm

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, VolunTEEN David G., age 14. has written a few book reviews for you. If you are a lover of classic […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Lock the Doors & All the Bright Places

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Welcome back to another “By Teens, For Teens” post! This week we have two read-alikes lists created by VolunTEEN Diya, age 15. Do you enjoy psychological thrillers? Something dark and […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Rebecca & One Piece

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, we have two VolunTEENs who submitted reviews for you. Isabelle R., age 16 reviews the gothic classic Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.  Then, […]
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By Teens, For Teens – The Fault in Our Stars & Paper Towns

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Are you a John Green fan? He certainly has a big following! Well if you are one of those readers who can’t get enough of Green, check out these read-alikes […]
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By Teens, For Teens – The Giver & Other YA Classics

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Welcome back to another installment of By Teens, For Teens, a blog post series where RPL VolunTEENs make book and movie recommendations for you! This week is for our readers […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Gone with the Wind (the book & the movie)

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
This week, Isabelle R., age 16 has some high praise for the old classic, Gone with the Wind. She takes on both the book and the movie in her reviews, […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good & Good Will Hunting

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
This week we have another “double feature” for you. VolunTEEN Catherine F., age 14 brings you a book review about a teen who tries to lead her life in the […]
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