Inkpop – for aspiring authors…

Do you have dreams of being a writer someday? Have you been looking for feedback on your work? Well, look no further!

Major publisher HarperCollins has just launched an online community called Inkpop that brings together teen lit hopefuls with readers and publishing professionals. The social networking site aims to “spotlight aspiring authors and the readers who provide the positive springboard for feedback.” Not only that, but there is an editorial board who will read those pieces that get the most votes and decide who will ultimately land a publishing contract. Very awesome.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Trailer

Audition news!

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Here’s some info for all you singers, performers and spotlight-lovers: Fox’s hit show Glee will be back for Season 2 and is holding open auditions for three new roles. Awesome. Be sure to keep an eye on their official web site for more details.

In the meantime, you can find Glee soundtracks and a DVD in our catalog (bet you didn’t expect that, huh?)

Keep your lips off!

A movie theater in the UK has banned girls from kissing, hugging or otherwise engaging in any sort of public displays of affection with a life-size cardboard cutout of Twilight star Robert Pattinson. Why, you ask? Because of the spread of germs, silly! Who wants to say they caught swine flu from Edward Cullen? Well, if you put it that way…

Holiday Gifts for Teens

The Daily Grommet Blog has compiled their own Gift Guide for Teens with some pretty interesting ideas on it. Here are some of my favorites:

“Slacklining is the sport of walking a small, flat nylon rope between two points. It is practiced in the backyard, on college campuses and city parks, and even 3000 feet above the ground.” All I have to say is – sounds awesome.

Are you constantly dropping your phone, iPod or PDA? Then the OtterBox is for you. This little guy is designed to protect like nothing else – with rugged good looks to boot

This is probably my favorite thing on the whole list. I just love the idea of being able to make your own soda (or seltzer if that’s your thing). With SodaStream, you just use regular tap water, add some flavor and BAM! The little magic thingy adds the bubbles. Pretty cool.

So, what are you guys asking for this year, hmmmm?

Sherlock Holmes

As you all eagerly await the new Sherlock Holmes movie (Robert Downey, Jr. is quite dashing, isn’t he?), I thought you might want to check out the original.

There are many Sherlock Holmes adventures to choose from — please don’t disregard them because you think they’re “old-fashioned!!” They are exciting, adventurous and really well-done. These stories won’t disappoint and they’ll give you a great background for the movie.

Here’s a link to the catalog and some of what you can find in the Library.