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Category Archives: kelsey
Japanimation Reminder!
Happy Thursday my friends! Despite the week almost being over, we still have stuff going on at SPL! Tonight is Japanimation at 6pm, and it’s going to be a good one. Firstly, I have a whole list of stuff that will … Continue reading
Posted in anime, kelsey, manga, nerdy, Smith Public Library, young adult
Tagged events, japanimation, laid back camp, libraries, library, my hero academia, news
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What’s Happening This Week @ SPL
Welcome to Halloweek, my friends! Now I know you are all going to be dressing up and partying this week, but there is also plenty to do at the Smith Public Library. You can even come in costume! We’ll be … Continue reading
Posted in halloween, kelsey, news, Smith Public Library, Teen Book Club, what's happening, young adult
Tagged costumes, halloween, kingdom of ash, new releases, news, sarah j. maas, spl, throne of glass
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What’s Happening This Week @ SPL
Happy Monday everyone! It’s the 22nd of October, and we are officially only nine days away from Halloween! So besides watching Hocus Pocus for the 500th time this season, or awaiting the premiere of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, what else should … Continue reading
Introductions, Introductions…
Hi All! I just wanted to stop by and make a quick post to officially introduce myself. My name is Kelsey Sidwell, and I am your brand new teen librarian here at the Smith Public Library! Audrey and I are … Continue reading
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Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake About:When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, kelsey, series, world building, young adult
Tagged Kendare Blake, Smith Public Library, Three Dark Crowns, Wylie TX
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This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab Reviewed by Kelsey About: There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Smith Public Library, This Savage Song, Victoria Schwab, Wylie TX
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Kelsey’s Best of 2016
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo About: Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their … Continue reading
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The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis
The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis About: Alex Craft knows how to kill someone. And she doesn’t feel bad about it. When her older sister, Anna, was murdered three years ago and the killer walked free, Alex uncaged … Continue reading
Kelsey’s Best of 2015
4.) Baddawi by Leila Abdelrazaq Baddawi is the story of a young boy named Ahmad struggling to find his place in the world. Raised in a refugee camp called Baddawi in northern Lebanon, Ahmad is just one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Best of 2015, kelsey
Tagged Best of 2015, Smith Public Library, Wylie Texas, young adult
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Bad Machinery by John Allison
Bad Machinery By: John Allison There is nothing I love more in this world than British humor. One of my favorite book series of all time is Louise Rennison’s The Confessions of Georgia Nicolson books. The humor is absurd, bordering on insane. … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, coming of age, graphic novel, humor, kelsey, mystery
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