5 Books that are better than the movies By: Neha N., Grade 9 Although I am an avid movie enthusiast, I often find that the on-screen adaptations of books don’t do justice to their books. Because of this, I often take it upon myself to convince my friends and peers that they should read the…
Book Review: Solitaire
Review and Art by: Neha N., Grade 9 Solitaire, author Alice Oseman’s debut novel, narrates the story of English teenager Victoria Annabel Spring as she navigates the complications of high school and the relationships that she has with those around her. Over the course of the book, the reader gets to know and love Tori’s…
Movie Reviews with Allison
Reviews by: Allison C., grade 10 Mulan I love to watch and read books with Disney theme stories. If you are like me, then I have a movie for you to watch. The movie ‘Mulan’ came out in September 2020 and it starred Liu Yifei as Mulan. When I first saw the cover, I was…
Celebrate Black History Month with the Library
Check out free library resources available year-round to honor Black voices and achievements.
Silicon Valley Reads 2024: A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today
This year’s Silicon Valley Reads program features several engaging titles and a cascade of online and in person events with an environmental theme.
Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree
Review and Art by: Alice J., Grade 11 Samantha Shannon is the author of the whopping 800+ page fantasy, The Priory of the Orange Tree. What do those hundreds of pages contain, you may ask? Well, there are dragons and knights and queens and mages—which might seem like the recipe for a swashbuckling epic fantasy…
PACL Teen Blog!
Welcome to the Palo Alto City Library Teen Blog! We are excited to offer volunteer opportunities that highlight teen voices and creativity. Please take a look at our blog before submitting to see what types of blogposts have been created and gain inspiration to create your own. To ensure you are eligible for volunteer hours…
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