Items of Interest
Book to movie
William Kamkwamba’s 2009 memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, is his amazing account of overcoming adversity to affect change. When William was a teenager in Malawi, drought and famine struck his country. In the midst of incredible hardship, William Read more…
A More Functional Teen Space!
Many thanks to The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library for our new circular table in the Teen Loft! Now, in addition being simply a comfortable place to sit, the space works as a place to study or work as a group. Whether reading, studying, working together, or just relaxing a for a bit, you’re invited to enjoy this enhancement to The LOFT!
Book to Movie
Sometimes this happens… a movie based on a book has a completely different title. The amazing book Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys has been made into a movie titled Ashes in the Snow. Based on the author’s family Read more…
Portrait of addiction
For an intense read, check out Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. David shares his experience with his son Nic’s addition to meth (the movie is currently streaming on Amazon). A perfect follow-up book is High, written together by David and Nic Sheff. High is written for teens, in an easy-to-read layout with important info on addiction.
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