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It's Alive @ Your Library
It's Alive @ Your Library
Where should you go to find information for homework assignments? What if you're looking for sports or comics? How can you find out what other teens are talking about? Whether you're looking for comics or calculus, Teen Hoopla is the place to start. Sponsored by American Library Association.
It's Alive @ Your Library Reading Lists
Compiled by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) these lists include fiction and non-fiction titles written by Stephen King, Truman Capote, Ray Bradbury, and Robert Cormier; and new titles including Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan and In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Great Reads!
IPL Teenspace
Lots of interesting information in the following categories; arts and entertainment, books and writing, clubs and organizations, colleges and careers, computers and the internet, dating and stuff, heath, homework help, issues and conflicts, money matters, sports, and style. Features include A+ Research and Writing (term paper help).
Los Angeles Teen
Welcome to L.A. Teen, the center for Los Angeles teens on the 'Net! Here, you'll find the coolest things to do, ways to get involved and make a difference, homework help and school stuff, our new teen 'zine, Way!, our "Teen/Kids Speak Outs," teen magazines and newspapers, hot stuff about your favorite stars, all kinds of information about college, teen chat, classifieds and much more!
Scary Stories
About Horror Books and Movies
Get information on the latest thrillers and chillers to hit theaters and bookstores.
Horror.Net
The Web's deadliest horror network.
Horror-Wood
Monthly horror and monster web magazine
Horror Writers Association
Writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it.
Locus On-Line
News, reviews and resources for science fiction, fantasy and horror fans.
SCIFI.com
The SCI-Fi Channel's "Understand the Possibilities of Science Fiction."
Urban Legends Research Centre
An Urban Legend is usually a (good / captivating / titillating / engrossing / incredible / worrying) story that has had a wide audience, is circulated spontaneously, has been told in several forms, and which many have chosen to believe...
Scary Flicks
American International Pictures
Includes horror, suspense and sci-fi films from the 50's and 60's.
Classic-Horror
Classic-Horror.com is a website dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of the horror film, through reviews, articles, and interactive discussion on the forums.
Get Involved! Voter Registration and Education
Declare Yourself!
Declare Yourself is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to energize and empower a new movement of young voters to participate in the 2004 presidential election.
Rock The Vote
Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 in response to a wave of attacks on freedom of speech and artistic expression. Rock the Vote engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities.
Youth Vote Coalition
A national coalition of diverse organizations established to increase participation, build responsive government and promote awareness.
Booklists
Banned Books
Book titles which have been challenged; updated annually by the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the American Library Association.
California Young Reader Medal
Books that have been nominated by student readers; winning books have been voted for by California readers and includes young adult titles.
Golden Ducks Award
Awards which honor excellence in science fiction literature. Includes "Hal Clements Awards for Young Adults."
Genrefluent
Genre fiction. Annotated science fiction and fantasy booklists.
Best Books for Young Adults, 2005
It's Alive @ Your Library Reading Lists
Compiled by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) these lists include fiction and non-fiction titles written by Stephen King, Truman Capote, Ray Bradbury, and Robert Cormier; and new titles including Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan and In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Great Reads!
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature (YALSA)
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Teenreads.com
Includes book reviews, newsletter, polls and monthly contests. Special feature: "Books Into Movies;" how teens can start their own book club.
Graphic Novels and Comics
Comic Book Resources
News and commentary about comics; links to over 2700 comic-related sites.
COMICON
Comicon.com is a one-of-a-kind virtual convention, available only on the internet. Links to upcoming comic conventions, comics, message boards and comic art.
Comics2Film
Content includes comics being made into film or television projects. Updated daily.
Darkhorse Comics
Home of Dark Horse comics including "Star Wars" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
DC Comics
Home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more.
Golden Apple Comics
Located in Los Angeles, "the world's greatest comic book store, and more!"
Marvel Comics
Home of Spiderman, Captain Marvel and more.
Top Cow
Home of Witchblade and Tomb Raider.
Wildstorm
Home of Star Trek, Ninja, Tale Weaver; links to graphic novels.
Manga and Anime
TOKYOPOP
Links to graphic novels; Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, etc.
VIZ
Home of Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, Inu-Yasha, and more.
Health and Well-Being
TEENLINE
Sponsored by Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles; crisis counseling, teen sexuality, suicide prevention, Helpline.
Poetry
Poetry 180
Poetry can and should be an important part of our daily lives. Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed. Compiled by Billy Collins, former poet laureate of the United States.
International Library of Poetry
The International Library of Poetry - features over 5 million poets.
Poems.com
On-line web anthology, new poems published everyday.
PoetryExpress
Poems you can write now, tips and techniques.
The Internet Poetry Archive
Works of contemporary poets.
Homework Help
B. J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Links to more than 700 sites to help with homework, linked by student, B. J. Pinchbeck, to help fellow students.
High School Hub
Homework help; updated daily. Links to art, colleges and careers, games, high schools, poetry by teens and study skills and tips. Also study guides, directories of libraries and high schools, other educational portals.
Multnomah County Library (Oregon) Homework Center
Links to numerous homework help sites organized around 39 categories including Biology, Mathematics, Personal Finance, "Mysterious and Unexplained," etc.
OWL Online Writing Lab
Although the writing lablink is reserved for Purdue students, other links on this website contain valuable tutorials and resources for "English as a Second Language," "Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling" and "General Writing Concerns."
E-Zines
L A Youth
E-edition of L A Youth newspaper, a (Los Angeles) county-wide, teen-written publications with a readership of 300,000 youth and adults. Lots of L.A. links. Published six times per year; includes links to other regional teen newspapers (in Chicago, New York, Atlanta and San Francisco).
Music
BET.COM
Find out the latest on the Rap/Hip Hop scene.
mtv
This is MTV's official site with current news, animation, music reviews, weekly schedule, buzz clips, etc.
Rock + Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
History of rock n' roll; museum located in Cleveland, Ohio.
VH-1
Information about VH-1's programs, music-related chats, a searchable list of concerts, a digital gallery with pictures and video clips from musicians who are frequently played on VH-1. Also includes information about internships and job openings at VH-1.
Colleges and Universities:
Public Colleges and Universities in California and Los Angeles
University of California
Links to 10 campuses of the UC system.
California State Universities
Links to 23 campuses of the CSU system.
California Community Colleges
Links to 109 community college campuses.
Public and Private Schools throughout the United States
The Princeton Review
Profiles public and private colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Find the best college for you, testing and raising your scores, financial planning and financial aid, etc.
Private Colleges and Universities in the Los Angeles area
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Loyola Marymount University
Mount Saint Mary's College
Occidental College
Otis College of Art and Design
University of Southern California
Entrance Exams
College Board
Publishers of PSAT/NMSQT and SAT (Student Aptitude Test); college entrance exams, National Merit Scholarship.
American College Testing Program
Provides assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development.
Financial Aid
California Golden State Scholarshare College Savings Plan
California's state and federally tax-free "529" college savings program.
California Student Aid Commission
National Merit Scholarships
Independent, non-profit organization; sponsors the National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program.
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