Would I Lie to You?

We would never lie to you about the next Lauren Conrad book. The second book in the L.A. Candy series is being released in February. Find out about the continuing drama of Jane, Scarlett, Madison and Gaby. Or you can catch up with the girls and the glamour in Lauren's first book L.A. Candy.

To tide you over, click on Lauren's book site to learn more about Lauren, try some fun L.A. Candy quizzes and much more!

The Coretta Scott King Award is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for outstanding inspirational and education contributions that promote the life and works of Mrs. King and her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year's award was given to:

Author Winner:
Bad News for Outlaws:
The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Illustrator Winner:
My People
Illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr.

Other 2010 Coretta Scott King honors and awards:

Author Honor:
Mare's War
by Tanita S. Davis

Illustrator Honor:
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
by Langston Hughes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis

2010 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award:
The Rock and The River
by Kekla Magoon

2010 Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement: Walter Dean Myers

It's On: Brawl Tournament

FPPL is holding a Wii Super Mario Bros. Brawl Tournament on Thursday, February 4 at 4 p.m. Tell your friends and sign up today. May the best Wii Brawler win!

A Twilight Dream Come True

Stephanie Meyer hasn't decided to publish Midnight Sun but this is the next best thing. Twilight will be released as a graphic novel. Stephanie Meyer has teamed up with comics artist Young Kim to create a manga style comics adaptation of the best selling novel. The book will be released on March 16.

Check It Out: Going Bovine by Libba Bray

The American Library Association has named the novel Going Bovine the annual Michael L. Printz Award winner for 2010. This award is given to an excellent teen book from the past year. And lucky for you, the Forest Park Public Library has it ready for you to check out.


Here's a summary: Cameron Smith, a disaffected sixteen year-old who, after being diagnosed with Creutzfeld Jakob's (aka mad cow) disease, sets off on a road trip with a death-obsessed video gaming dwarf he meets in the hospital in an attempt to find a cure.

Also, check out the 2010 Michale L. Printz Award Honor Books:

Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman

Once Charles Darwin sets his rational mind to marry the religious Emma Wedgeworth, they both must take a leap of faith in order to build a life together.

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a monstrumologist, races against time to save his town (and himself) from the anthropophagi, a pod of monstrous creatures who prey on humans.

Punkzilla by Adam Rapp

Fourteen-year-old runaway Jamie, homeless and strung out, embarks on a harrowing journey to reach his dying brother.

Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973 by John Barnes

Karl Shoemaker wants to begin his senior year with a new identity separate from his counseling group, his alcoholic mother and the legacy of his dead father.

Tax Forms Update

We've just received Illinois Income Tax Forms (IL-1040), along with instructions booklets. We also just received booklets with the Form 1363 "Circuit Breaker" and instructions. Check for them in the display next to the Reference Office.

Anime Critics & Manga Discussion Group

Join us for our monthly Anime & Manga group on Thursday, January 21 at 4 p.m. Nominate your favorite shows, books, characters, movies and more for this year's Golden Pocky Awards!

Make It a Yoga New Year

Ever wanted to get into yoga? Forest Park's own Dahn Yoga will be holding a "New Year, New You" class to learn about the yoga experience on Saturday, January 23 at 1 p.m. Teens, adults and kids are all welcome! Don't forget to wear comfortable clothing. Click here to register. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Desk.

Funny Video!

This is such a funny parody of Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA" song!

Citation Confusion

Winter break is over and it is back to school. We know there are a lot of papers and projects due soon and it can seem overwhelming--especially concerning citations and bibliographies. But don't worry, there is help available! You can always come into the library to find sources to help you with papers or ask a librarian for help. But if you can't make it in, be sure to check out this useful site NoodleTools: Noodle Bib Express. This site contains all the major citation styles (MLA, APA and Chicago) in an easy to use format that make it nearly mistake proof. Why stress when citations can be so easy?