Farmingdale Library Teens

by  Kelly Jensen   Feb 27, 2022   Greek mythology is having a   moment . Certainly, it’s been popular for a long time, but with the rise of   dark academia   as an aesthetic and interest among teens especially, Greek mythology falls in line with the ideas of private schools, classic stories, and slightly foreboding possibilities. It’s also true that the youngest readers who grew up on Rick Riordan and his mythology are seeking out YA titles as they enter their late teens and early adulthood. That Riordan has his own imprint now, too, has only increased interest in these titles. YA retellings have used Greek myths for decades, but inspired by the increased desire for these stories, let’s look at both some new books, as well as some from the back list. For readers who haven’t had interest in Greek mythology, these titles can be a great introduction. And in YA, we’re lucky — more and more of these retellings are being done by authors of color, adding something...

 by  Yashvi Peeti   Mar 2, 2022 Teen Mental Wellness was March 2nd! As someone who still was a teenager only two years ago, my memories of that period are quite fresh. I’m 21 now, and officially considered an adult even though I don’t feel like one most days. There’s so much I’d like to go back in time and tell my teenage self. But since it can’t work that way, I hope any teenager reading this article benefits from some of the insights. Mental health has become an active part of conversations now. People are a lot more aware that mental struggles not only valid but also occur more frequently than we realize. However, the conversation is still being had in hushed tones and careful whispers. There is still stigma and shame surrounding the anguish in our minds. This can make it hard to normalize mental illness and feel comfortable reaching out for help. Whatever you’re going through, it helps to try to meet yourself with kindness and compassion. Although it can be really har...

 SLJ  by  ​​​​​​​Brigid Alverson   Feb 17, 2022 In the world of American graphic novels, memoirs such as Raina Telgemeier’s  Guts  (Graphix, 2019) and Cece Bell’s  El Deafo  (Abrams, 2014) have presented firsthand accounts of the lives of people with disabilities. In fiction, Chris Grine’s  Secrets of Camp Whatever  (Oni Press, 2021) and Alina Chau’s  Marshmallow and Jordan  (First Second, 2021) both feature lead characters with disabilities. Yet people with disabilities are largely absent from the most popular category of graphic novels in America: manga. There are currently only a handful of manga in English that feature well-developed characters with disabilities, and Shuzo Oshimi’s  Shino Can’t Say Her Name  may be the first translated manga by a creator with the disability depicted in the story. However, the popularity of the series “A Silent Voice” and “Komi Can’t Communicate” suggests that these stories can str...