Words of Wiser 2022: Our Favorites of the Year
Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
Release Date: 12/24/2022
Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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: ends on March 30th starts on April 1st Recommended reads: by Sandra Cisneros by Hafsah Faizal by Hugh Howey Recommended TV shows: on Netflix (rated for adults) Next month's read: by Jenny Sanchez Torres
info_outline Chowder Chat 6.5: Black History Month BooksCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors. Books discussed are: by Tracy Deonn by Renée Watson by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) by Jamar Perry by Zora Neale Hurston by Maya Angelou
info_outline Chowder Chat 6.4: Student Writing Group Ad MelioraCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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. 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
info_outline Chowder Chat 6.3: Winter Vibes and Winter ReadsCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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 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 ...
info_outline Chowder Chat 6.2: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and books with many charactersCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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: - Elizabeth Acevedo (help with IB testing) - Lucy Foley - George Martin - Leigh Bardugo - Neil Shusterman - Jason Reynolds -...
info_outline Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in Elementary SchoolCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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...
info_outline Chowder Chat 6.1: Spooky shows and booksCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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.
info_outline Chowder Chat 5.8: Pride Books and Summer PlansCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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: by Sarah Rees Brennan by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Across the Spiderverse and the soundtrack Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Oppenheimer Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Song: by American Authors Singer Her song in Portland What we're reading: by Joelle Charbonneau by Ray Bradbury by Margaret Atwood by Ocean Vuong by Tahereh Mafi
info_outline Chowder Chat 5.7: Study tips, Mental Health and what we're readingCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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
info_outline Chowder Chat 5.6: Author Ellie MarneyCedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
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 , , and many other series and standalones. Her newest book, the second installment of the None Shall Sleep series– – 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 ...
info_outlineStaff 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 for Adults
- The Spear Cuts Through Water – Marti
- Less is Lost – Will
- Remarkably Bright Creatures – Laura B.
24:36 Nonfiction for Adults
- Confessions of a Bookseller - Christine
- Worn: A People’s History of Clothing- Sabrina
- The Flag the Cross and the Station Wagon – Will
- Emma Dreams of Stars (GN) – Laura B.
28:15 Movies, TV and Streaming
- Bullet Train - Marti
- Turning Red
- Everything Everywhere All At Once
- Andor – Mark
- The Offer - Mark
33 Music and Podcasts
- The World ep 1: Movement - Sabrina
- Cool People Who did Cool Stuff - Mark
35:22 Video Games & Online Games
- Unrailed! - Sabrina
- Redactle - Sabrina
37:15 Board Games
- Wingspan - Mark
- Terraforming Mars – Mark
38:34 Our Favorites part 2
- I Must Betray You – Mark
- Home is Where the Heart is (Good Dog) - Laura B.
- Princess Floralinda and the Forty Flight Tower- Sabrina
- This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch - Christine