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Welcome to DC Public Library's online publication by and for D.C. teens. Check out this page for movie and book reviews, interviews with authors, artists, changemakers, and coverage of events and issues that matter to teens. Posts are authored by DCPL's Teen Council, MBSYEP employees and teen volunteers.

 

 

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You Should Study Abroad: Advice for the Reluctant Teen Traveler

You Should Study Abroad: Advice for the Reluctant Teen Traveler

Selam, a senior at George Washington University, shares her experience studying abroad and gives advice on how to plan, save, and enjoy an experience
An Anime Guide to Kanopy

An Anime Guide to Kanopy

Anime fans will find that Kanopy has a lot to offer. Grace lists some of her favorite finds on this free streaming service anyone with a library card
Book Review: You Don't Have to Be Everything
Gap Year Basics

Gap Year Basics

Are you thinking about taking a break between high school and college? Sheri Waters tells you everything you need to know to prepare for a "gap year"

Reviews and Recommendations

An Anime Guide to Kanopy

An Anime Guide to Kanopy

Anime fans will find that Kanopy has a lot to offer. Grace lists some of her favorite finds on this free streaming service anyone with a library card
Movie Review: Selma

Movie Review: Selma

Nicky Gionis recommends this biopic about a prominent figure in recent African-American history
 Book Review: Homo Deus: A brief history of tomorrow

Book Review: Homo Deus: A brief history of tomorrow

What's next for humankind? Maia Nehme reviews this nonfiction title that seeks to answer that question
Book Review: You Don't Have to Be Everything
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Author Interviews

Author Interview: Rosanne Tolin

Teen Council employee, Blair Mushala, interviews Rosanne Tolin, the author of More Than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear. Blair talks to Ms. Tolin about what inspired her to become a writer, to write about Michael Bond and Paddington Bear, and how to handle criticism.

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Cover of More Than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear, Padidngton Bear's hat sits on top of the title

Teen to Teen

Gap Year Basics

Are you thinking about taking a break between high school and college? Sheri Waters tells you everything you need to know to prepare for a "gap year"

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A girl lying on a cliff with a gap seperating it from the next cliff

Career Corner

How to Be a Children's Book Editor

How to Be a Children's Book Editor

Check out Ginger Holmer's interview with Kathryn Williams, Associate Editor at National Geographic Books.
How to Be a Radio Host

How to Be a Radio Host

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a radio host? Check out Sheridan’s interview with Elizabethany, who is a radio personality and assistant director
How to Be a Software Engineer

How to Be a Software Engineer

Temitope Johnson interviews Emily Kodl, a software engineer at a shipbuilding company who has done with work with VR and other emerging technologies
How to Be a Graphic Designer

How to Be a Graphic Designer

Michal Tucker interviews local graphic designer, Kevin Gomes