2009 Teen Summer Reading

Welcome to the Evanston Public Library's No.1 Loft's Detective Agency!!

Submit reviews to the teen summer reading program, participate in the Loft's other summer programs (link), and crack the weekly code.

June 1 - August 9

Submit book reviews in any of the following formats!

• Submit a written review online (see suggestions below)
• Create a video book trailer of a book you just read ( Login or Register to see the rules and instructions for video submissions)
• Submit a flickr meme (Login or Register to see the rules and instructions for flickr submissions)
• Stop by the Loft and talk about a book you have just read with any of the Loft's Detective Staff
• Draw an alternate book cover of a book you have just read (and it will be displayed in the Loft's gallery show in August)

Some ideas for your book reviews (written, video, or photo!)

• (written) If you met the main character in a dark alley, what would be your response? Why? Let us know something significant about the character in your response.
• (written) Pick a suspect (character) from the book and describe him/her. What makes that character tick? Describe a scene from the book that you think really tells who that character is.
• (written) What is the scene of the crime (the setting of the book you read)? Why is the setting important to the story you just read?
• Take on the voice of one of the characters. What if you were talking to that character right now, this summer of 2009?
• (drawing) A picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say. Do you think the cover of the book is an accurate reflection of the book? Is it a red herring? Draw a cover that you think accurately reflects the book.
• (video) Pick a scene from the book you just read that you think would entice others to read the book.

Prizes!!!

Register online or in person at one the following locations:

Any work submitted to the library must be your own writing or it will be disqualified. All participants must be in grades 6 -12 (entering 6th in the fall). Works will be posted on the website with your first name only. If you do not want your name posted, please state this at the end of your review and we will respect your request. We reserve the right to edit review entries for content and length. Thank you for your submission.

Confused? Take a look at some Frequently Asked Questions about this year’s Summer Reading Program.