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Paint Pouring @ Creativita Sunday, May 19, 4 PM **This event will be held at Creativita, 7512 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL Grades 5-12 with an adult are invited to join us for an afternoon of paint pouring and making abstract art. Painting can be messy so please be sure to wear old clothes. Advanced registration required for both adult and teen. *Brought to you in partnership with RF Township and Creativita
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With the Fire on High by Elizabeth AcevedoNavigating the challenges of finishing high school while caring for a daughter, talented cook Emoni Santiago struggles with a lack of time and money that complicate her dream of working in a professional kitchen. TEEN FICTION ACEVEDO
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Girl Gone Viral by Arvin AhmadiA 17-year-old prodigy in a technical boarding school engages in an escalating series of hacks and viral deceptions to gain an audience with the virtual reality billionaire behind her father's mysterious disappearance. TEEN FICTION AHMADI
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The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn BarnesAdopted into the family that discovered her as a feral child, Kira joins their search-and-rescue business and privately struggles with human interactions before the appearance of her estranged father prompts her search in an unbridled wilderness for a missing child. TEEN FICTION BARNES
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Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie BuxbaumRendered famous by a viral photograph taken of her as a baby against the backdrop of the September 11 attacks, Abbi longs for anonymity at a summer camp job, where a fellow counselor whose own life was shattered by the attacks challenges her to ask difficult questions. TEEN FICTION BUXBAUM
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I Wish You All the Best by Mason DeaverThrown out of their parents' home and moving in with their estranged sister after coming out as nonbinary, Ben De Backer struggles to endure an anxiety disorder and the last half of senior year while bonding with a charismatic new friend. TEEN FICTION DEAVER
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Finale : a Caraval novel by Stephanie GarberA conclusion to the best-selling series that includes Legendary finds Tella struggling to choose between the throne-claiming Legend and a former enemy, while Scarlett faces the impossible in the wake of a life-changing discovery. TEEN FICTION GARBER
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Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene GooA rising K-pop star on the eve of her breakout television performance and a tabloid reporter on assignment meet by chance at a fancy hotel during a search for a good hamburger in ways that transform both of their careers. TEEN FICTION GOO
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Road Tripped by Pete HautmanEmbarking on a road trip in the wake of his father's suicide, his mother's descent into depression and his girlfriend's abandonment, Stiggy encounters unanticipated challenges and struggles to decide if he should return home. TEEN FICTION HAUTMAN
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Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. JacksonThree Brooklyn teens plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he is still alive, in a vibrant standalone novel. TEEN FICTION JACKSON
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We Are the Perfect Girl by Ariel KaplanA warmhearted retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac finds two teens, the outgoing Aphra and the beautiful Bethany, working together in an unintentionally escalating deception to win the heart of a mutual crush. TEEN FICTION KAPLAN
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Aurora Rising by Amie KaufmanRelegated by a misguided act of heroism to a squad comprised of his school's hopeless misfits, a graduating cadet in a 24th-century space academy rescues a centuries-hibernating girl from interdimensional space only to be swept up in an interstellar war millions of years in the making. TEEN FICTION KAUFMAN
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I Love You So Mochi by Sarah KuhnEagerly visiting her estranged grandparents in Japan to distance herself from the mother who disapproves of her fashion ambitions, a talented young designer immerses herself in Kyoto's markets and cherry blossom festival and bonds with a cute med student while uncovering illuminating family secrets. TEEN FICTION KUHN
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Kingsbane by Claire LegrandA follow-up to the best-selling Furyborn finds the anointed Rielle working to repair the angel Gate and turning spy to protect her beloved prince, while her future successor Eliana races against time to prevent her own corruption and save a dying friend. TEEN FICTION LEGRAND
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There's Something About Sweetie by Sandhya MenonA companion to the best-selling When Dimple Met Rishi finds a brokenhearted Indian-American teen agreeing to allow his parents to set him up on culturally approved dates with a talented track athlete, who is tired of being nagged by her traditionally minded family about her plus-sized body. TEEN FICTION MENON
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Keep This to Yourself by Tom RyanStruggling to move on a year after an unknown serial murderer ended the lives of four community members, including his best friend and secret crush, Mac receives a cryptic message that draws him back to the search for the killer, who he comes to suspect may be among his own neighbors. TEEN FICTION RYAN
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Stranger Things by Jody HouserA first entry in a graphic-novel series based on the cult favorite Netflix show, Stranger Things, follows the arrival of Will Byers in the dark parody world of Upside Down. TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL HOUSER
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Witch Hat Atelier 1 by Kamome ShirahamaA beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry. TEEN MANGA WITCH HAT
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The Mermaid Cookbook by Alix CareyMake a splash and be the mermaid you always wanted to be with this beautiful, magical cookbook. Think Mermania meets Hello Kitty Cupcake!
The mysteries of the deep come to light in this delightful cookbook packed with pearls and sparkles. From a Sandcastle Cake and Turtle Doughnuts to Jam Clams and Treasure Trifle, fulfil all your dreams of becoming a mermaid. Or at least eating like one. TEEN NF DIY COOKING CAREY
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Kawaii Craft Life : Super-cute Projects for Home, Work, and Play by Sosae CaetanoFew can resist the charm of kawaii -- the Japanese word for "cute" or "lovable" -- which has grown from a national trend to a worldwide phenomenon. Now you can add an adorable kawaii touch to your home, dorm room, or office with this charming collection of feltcraft, cross-stitch, and embroidery projects. TEEN NF DIY CRAFTING CAETANO
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Chibi Art Class : A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties by YoaiAnime artist Yoai has captivated a huge audience with her adorable chibi drawings, and now she's ready to share her secrets with you!
In this book, you'll find tutorials on recreating their signature features and props, including dreamy eyes, mini-skirts, vibrant hair, colorful bows, and boba cups! You'll also practice drawing, coloring, and shading fully-formed versions of these vertically challenged, baby-faced characters and their kawaii little companions. TEEN NF DIY DRAWING YOAI
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