Cedar Mill Library Podcasts

The teen council discusses the book, We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our Mark Oshiro reading challenge this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording. Other books discussed were: Lessons in Chemistry Lord of the Flies The Cost of Knowing Macbeth

The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month. News: Teen Art Contest ends on March 30th The Mark Oshiro Reading Challenge starts on April 1st Recommended reads: House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Shift by Hugh Howey Recommended TV shows: Lupin on Netflix (rated for adults) Friends Community Next month's read: We Are Not From Here by Jenny Sanchez Torres  

The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors.  Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar Perry Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

On January 8, 2024, the Teen Library Council interviewed the student writing group, Ad Meliora. They talk about what writing contests they have and the workshops they teach.  They also share some of their favorite reads. Ad Meliora website Books discussed: Babel Minor Feelings Pachinko Homegoing Anne of Green Gables Lie Tree Eragon and Murtaugh One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Grace of Kings Poppy War

The Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen Council discusses some of their favorite winter reads and holiday movies as they prepare for Winter Break 2023.  Join our Winter Reading Challenge Books discussed are: Monster Orphan Spy by Matt Killeen Night Circus by Erin Morgensten (book for adults) Love in Winter Wonderland by A Bello Wool by Hugh Howey (book for adults) A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin (book for adults) Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans (made for adults) Movies discussed are: Anastasia Home Alone How the Grinch Stole Christmas Horton Hears a Who California Christmas Christmas Chronicles  

Teen council dives into all things Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as we eagerly await the movie to come out.  We also discuss books with many narrators and how these can be somewhat confusing unless handled well.  There are many things we are thankful for this year, which we discuss as well. Don't miss our tips for students studying for AP and IB tests (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate). Books and websites discussed: Winter Reading Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo RevisionDojo IB (help with IB testing) Guest List - Lucy Foley A Game of Thrones - George Martin Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo Kahn Academy  Dry - Neil Shusterman Long Way Down - Jason Reynolds Infernal Devices - Cassandra Clare Cat Farris presentation Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins

Find out more about your child’s literacy development and their progress towards becoming an independent reader. Learn how the Science of Reading can help you support your child’s literacy development in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Presented by Rachell Keys. Rachell Keys is a School Psychologist currently working for the Northwest Regional Education Service District. Over the past twenty years she has worked to improve literacy outcomes in Oregon and nationally. She has pursued her passion to help all kids become successful readers in a variety of ways. Rachell taught courses on reading instruction at Portland State University, worked as the Literacy Coordinator for the Tigard-Tualatin School District, supported schools in Oregon as part of the Reading First initiative and tutored individual students during the pandemic.  This recording is part of our 2023 Parent Information Series. Slides of the presentation are available on our website.

Chowder Chat is back with an episode about some favorite spooky shows along with a few books. We'll cover Stranger Things, Locke & Key, Sawkill Girls, Percy Jackson and more.  Hear about some upcoming events and some of our favorite things to do in October.

The teen council discusses books for Pride, what they are looking forward to this summer, and what they've been reading lately.  This is the last episode for this school year. Titles and events discussed: In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Across the Spiderverse and the soundtrack Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Oppenheimer Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Song: Best Day of My Life by American Authors Singer Lizzie McAlpine Her song Ceilings Freedom Festival in Portland Kesha Ajose Fisher Kim Johnson What we're reading: Verify by Joelle Charbonneau Fahrenheit 541 by Ray Bradbury Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi    

This month, we talk about study tips and mental health, two closely related subjects for many teens, particularly this time of year (Spring). We also talk about our recent reads. Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Animal Farm by George Orwell Educated by Tara Westover The Likeness by Tana French Farrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ellie Marney joins the Teen Council via Zoom from Australia to discuss her books and the writing process. This interview took place on April 10, 2023. Ellie Marney is a crime writer and author of None Shall Sleep, The Killing Code, and many other series and standalones. Her newest book, the second installment of the None Shall Sleep series– Some Shall Break– will be released in June 2023. Marney has lived in many places around the world including Indonesia, India and Singapore– but now she lives in Australia with her family. To promote Australian women authors, she helped create the LoveOzYAbookclub and advocates for others to help them find their voice. You can find her at elliemarney.com or @elliemarney on Instagram and Twitter!   Authors and books mentioned in this podcast: Steig Larrson Lee Childs Susan Hill Nightbirds by Kate Armstrong    

The council discusses graphic novels that they have enjoyed this month in honor of the library's Crosshatch reading challenge which runs through May 6, 2023. Titles discusses are: Archie comics vs. the Riverdale TV show Amulet Darth Vader comics American Born Chinese Persepolis X-men Hawkeye Excalibur Big Nate

The teen council discusses romance books in Young Adult  and when adding romance to an adventure story elevates both genres.  They also discuss what they are currently reading. Books discussed are as follows: In the Woods by Tana French As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Plague by Michael Grant The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Diviners by Libba Bray Legendborn & Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Mondays Not Coming by Tiffany Jackson We also include a snippet of our interview from January 2023 with Librarian Jen Blair. Most of the audio was unusable but a full transcript can be read at https://library.cedarmill.org/teens/chowder-chat-interview-district-librarian-jen-blair/ 

The Teen Council met on Dec. 12, 2022 to discuss their favorite books, movies and music of the year. Some of the titles mention are as follows: Books The Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson Touching the Void - Joe Simpson Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs - Steve Brusatte Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas City of Bones - Cassandra Clare Eragon - Christopher Paolini The Light in Hidden Places -  Sharon Cameron All My Rage - Sabaa Tahir Kaikeyi - Vaishnavi Patel Lobizona - Romina Garber Movies & TV In the Heights The Swimmers Wednesday Friends The Private Affair The Great British Bake Off Is It Cake Adventures of Merlin Grey's Anatomy The Conjuring How to Get Away With Murder Evolution of Lactose Stranger Things Black Panther 2 Riverdale Marvel TV shows The Batman Batman the Dark Knight Music Midnights - Taylor Swift Yet to Come - BTS Pink Venom - Blackpink Jung Kook - Dreamers Shut Down - Blackpink Anson Seabra Phoebe Bridgers Harry Styles Conan Gray James Arthur Heartbreak Anniversary, For Tonight

Staff from the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries gather in December 2022 to discuss our favorite books, movies, TV, games, music and more from 2022. You can place holds on these titles on our website. Topics discussed are: 1:12 Our favorites: Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow – Mark  Nona the Ninth – Christine The Monk & Robot series – Marti Vespertine - Sabrina The Darkness Outside Us – Will Isla to Island – Laura B. 7:42 Bethany Library Favorites The Stars Did Wander Darkling - Christine Demon Copperhead  Nightmare Alley and Cabinet of Curiosities  11:03 Books for Children Mel Fell - Laura B. The Used-to-be Best Friend The Marvellers  13:26 Books for Teens Iron Widow – Will  Firekeeper's Daughter – Christine All My Rage - Mark Teen Council favorites - Mark  17:11 Graphic Novels and Manga Devils Candy – Sabrina and Christine   The Well – Mark The Nice House on the Lake – Marti Play It Cool, Guys – Christine The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza - Laura B. 22:10 Fiction fo

The teen council discusses book facts, news and their favorite YA historical fiction and nonfiction in this month's episode of Chowder Chat.  Books discussed include A Brief History of Time, Meemaw, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Cellar, The Diviners, Light in Hidden Places, Bamboo People, Night, I Survived..., and the Lovely War.

Our teen council recommends their favorite scary reads and spooky films in this month's 5th season kick off podcast. Find a new favorite like Sawkill Girls. Maybe one of their favs will lead you to a new favorite as well.

The teen council talks about summer reading and how you can participate along with some of their favorite series to read in the summer like Sarah Maas.

The Teen Council discussed their current reads and presented dueling book facts in this episode recorded in April 2022.

Parent Information Series 2022