The American Library Association has released its 2009 list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The Logan Library owns many of the books on this list, including:

• The Dark Tower, volumes 1-2 by Peter David
• The Death of Captain America, volumes 1-2 by Ed Brubaker
• Deja-vu by Youn In-Wan
• Flight, volume 5 by Kazu Kibuishi
• The Good Neighbors, Book One: Kin by Holly Black
• Green Arrow: Year One by Andy Diggle
• Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War, volumes 1-2 by Geoff Johns
• High School Debut, volumes 1-2 by Kazune Kawahara
• Kieli, volume 1 by Yukako Kabei
• Metro Survive, volumes 1-2 by Yuki Fujisawa
• Planet Hulk by Greg Pak
• Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale
• Real, volumes 1-2 by Takehiko Inoue
• Runaways: Dead End Kids by Joss Whedon
• Sand Chronicles, volumes 1-3 by Hinako Ashiharo
• Venus in Love, volumes 1-3 by Yuki Nakaji

To see the entire list, visit the ALA Great Graphic Novels webpage.

In our most recent survey we asked you what your favorite candy is. Here are the results.


59% - I like it all
28% - Chocolaty
9% - I don't like any of it
3% - Fruity
0% - Gummy


Be sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think.

Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of January. We have two lists:

• New Books for Teens.
• New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs.

We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions.