Teen's Corner
Recommendation List: Action-Packed Classics
Temitope's recommendations for classic literature that isn't a snooze
Recommendation List: Best MangaJames Hill lists his top four favorite manga series
So You Want to Be a PoetSelam gives advice to aspiring poets
Book Review: The House on Mango StreetJobe Jennings found this modern classic to be a quick, yet evocative, read.
Passion for Fashion: DC's Unique StyleTiara writes about notable fashion brands created in D.C.
Favorite Neighborhood Spot: Eastern Market
Eastern Market is a gem in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood.
Top 5 Non-Boring Nonfiction BooksToni Jackson shares that "nonfiction" isn't synonymous with "dry" or "dull"
Book Review: Snow & RoseDestiny was enchanted by this literary retelling of the Snow White and Rose Red fairy tale
Favorite Neighborhood Spots: Fort StevensTiara Crutchfield writes about a historical landmark practically in her backyard
Author Interview: Will KostakisDestineé Coburn talks with the Australian YA author about his personal journey, LGBTQ+ in YA, and writer's block
Author Interview: Sasha Peyton SmithToni interviews a local author whose YA historical fantasy novel will be published by Simon and Schuster this fall
Book Review: To All the Boys I Loved BeforeLiyah Tyner reviews the first book in this teen romance favorite, which has a movie series on Netflix
Author Interview: Amy TruebloodSheridan Waters, Teen Council employee, interviews historical fiction writer Amy Trueblood.
Book Review: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Noble Hunter-Gale reviews a local author's multiple award-winning novel written in verse.
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
Favorite Neighborhood Spot: Old Stone House
Toni writes about a historical landmark in Georgetown with a spooky background.
Author Interview: Rosanne Tolin
Blair Mushala interviews the author of "More Than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear"
Destineé writes about this spot perfect for learning about history, nature, or just taking some awesome Instagram photos
Career Corner: How to be a Licensed Architect and Environmental Consultant
Sheridan Waters interviews Jaspreet Pahwa, D.C. Public Library’s Interim Director of Capital Planning and Construction.
Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Charlotte Beers gives this retelling of Beauty of the Beast a 9 out 10
Career Corner: How to Be a Radio Host
Sheridan Waters talks to local radio personality Elizabethany
Book Review: The Language of Thorns
The collection of fantasy short stories is one of Destiny Hardy's favorites
Book Review: Kamisama Kiss
Jobe Jennings recommends this supernatural romance to new readers of manga
Career Corner: How to Be a Civic Engagement Coordinator
The Library's civic engagement coordinator, Diana Veiga, talks to Ginger about fighting voter suppression and making sure D.C. citizens are counted
Book Review: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Temitope Johnson discusses the themes of slavery and superstition in one of Mark Twain's most well-known novels
Career Corner: How to Be a Graphic Designer
Michal Tucker interviews Kevin Gomes, a local graphic designer and animator
Book Review: Simon and the Homosapiens Agenda
Liyah Tyner recommends this award-winning coming of age novel
Career Corner: How to be a poet
Pages in, pages out: Selam learns from award-winning poet Sarah Crossland the secret to becoming a good write
6 Ways to Get Politically Involved if You're Under 18
Not able to vote, but want to impact the election? Ginger has six suggestions on how you can make your voice heard
Career Corner: How to be a Marketing Coordinator
Toni Jackson interviews Morgan Elwell, a local marketing coordinator who has also worked in TV and publishing
Teen Changemaker: Maya Grebowsky
Learn more about a local teen who is distributing free toiletries to women experiencing homelessness.
Movie Review: The Witch
Toni recommends watching this nontraditional witch story as we head into Halloween season
Career Corner: How to be a Children's Book Editor
Ginger interviews Kathryn Williams, an associate editor at National Geographic Kids Books
Teen Plant Parents
Ginger explores the love for growing and taking care of plants.
Book Review: Between the World and Me
Selam Weimer, Teen Council member, reflects on race relations and historical context while reading Ta-Nehisi Coates' book.
Get Counted: In Conversation with YouthCount DCToni Jackson, Teen Council member, talks with Molly Vetter about the importance of D.C.'s youth-specific homeless census.
Teen Book Review: Zombie Baseball BeatdownKortney Little, 2020 MBSYEP employee, highly recommends this zany read that touches on serious issues for younger readers.
College Applications: What I Wish I Knew ThenMaggie Hankins, now college-bound, shares what she wishes she knew during her high school years.
Teen Movie Review: Captain America Civil WarJerell King, Teen Aide at Anacostia Library, reviews this smash-hit Marvel film.
Teen Movie Review: The Hate U Give
Maggie Hankins, Teen Aide at Petworth Library, reviews the film adaptation of The Hate U Give
Teen Book Review: New Kid
Jason Johnson, 2020 MBSYEP employee, reviews this summer's DC Family Reads title.
Teen Book Review: Radio SilenceSophia Hackett, MBSYEP employee, writes about identity and friendship in her review of this contemporary YA novel
Interview with Zikora of GenZHER
Michal Tucker, Teen Council member, interviews the 15-year-old founder of a digital publication focused on amplifying youth voices
Teen Movie Review: Spirited Away
Elijah Butts, SYEP employee, shares his thoughts on one of the most popular Miyazai films
Teen Movie Review: The Farewell
SYEP employee, India Wilson, gives her insights on this 2019 dramedy
Between the ages of 13 - 19 and interested in submitting a post? Email Teen Services Coordinator Joanna Harris at joanna.harris@dc.gov.