Book Club - Thursdays during Power Hour in the Library!

Join us for Book Club in the library, every Thursday during the first half of power hour! We are going to the Texas Teen Book Fest next weekend, come and get the details!!

Going Bovine - Libba Bray

Our guest blogger has another suggestion for you! Libby Bray’s Going Bovine showcases the life of Cameron Smith, the sixteen-year-old protagonist, who was recently diagnosed with mad cow’s disease.  This diagnosis is somewhat symbolic of the wake-up call necessary to truly engage with and appreciate small beauties of life.  Cameron embarks on a cross-country journey with a hypochondriac, sheltered, yet brutally honest dwarf named Gonzo as well as a talking, loyal gnome named Balder.  Their efforts to cure his disease while also saving the world present multiple opportunities for an action packed adventure that will have you anxiously waiting to find out what could possibly happen next to this trio of explorers.

-Lisa Atkins (UT intern at EMHS)

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

We have a guest blogger for a review of Rainbow Rowell's book Eleanor and Park, UT Austin ischool student, Lisa Atkins, has this to say about it! This Rainbow Rowell novel showcases the relationship between Eleanor, a 15 year old new girl at school and Park who is half Korean and has always felt out of place. You will want to read more as you see developments in their interactions with each other as they ride the bus home next to each other enjoying 80s music and comic books. Both characters will be tested with their relationship with each other as well as those around them. Will their relationship stand the stresses of everyday and not so everyday teenage life? Come to the library to find out for yourself!

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

The Benjamin Alire Sáenz novel, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is extremely engaging right from the beginning. It hooks you and doesn't let go until you find everything out about these two boys coming of age in the 80's that the author wants you to know about them. Aristotle, "Ari", and Dante live in El Paso, Texas which serves as the backdrop for the two Latino teenagers who spend time in the desert relishing the rain when it comes. Ari is having a little more trouble finding out about himself than Dante in this tale that takes you on a journey through their story that includes, fighting, poetry, separation, family and love. Come as soon as you can and check it out!

Texas Teen Book Fest 2015!

Wow, I really can't believe it's been so long since this resource has been updated. My sincerest apologies, let's get back to it! I want to invite anyone who wants to attend the Texas Teen Book Festival to attend with us. The EMHS Book Club will be attending the event as a field trip and transportation will be provided. Here are the details:

Saturday, September 26th @ St. Edward's University We will leave Eastside at 9:30am and return at approximately 3:30pm Sign up with me, Ms. Thibodeaux in the library if you want to join us! Here are the authors and the books they will talk about, plus there will be book signing! https://www.flickr.com//photos/atbf2009/show/