2009 Printz Award Winner

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is given out by the American Library Association and is similar to the Newbery Medal which is awarded to children's books. This year's award went to Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta. Ms. Marchetta is an Australian author who has written other books for teens. Her books are set in Australia and give you a taste of what it's like being a teen there.

Teen Digital Photography Contest - Has been extended to March 28th

Celebrate Teen Tech Week by entering our Digital Photography Contest for 7th - 12th graders, March 1st through 14th. Photos will be judged in four categories: most original, best creative entry, best black and white, and best color image. All submissions must be 72 pixels/square inch resolution and no more than 1024 pixels wide x 681 pixels high. Entries will be posted on our Teen Photo page and should be submitted by March 28th as an e-mail attachment to reference@ewml.org with the subject heading: "Photo Contest" Contest will be judged by Eph Tobin and Jon Aspinwall of the Greater Bridgeport Photo Club. Winners will be announced April 4th on this blog.