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Summer Book Blow-Out

Get a Clue...

Are your summer days filled with relaxation but lacking spontaneity? If so, dabble in these mystery and suspense books to see if you've got what it takes to put the clues together.

The Read:	The Suspects	The Evidence	The Verdict
What Janie Found by Caroline B. Cooney (Delacorte, 2000)	Janie Johnson and her two families.	In this final chapter of the Janie-kidnapping saga, her two families have made peace. But as Janie is looking forward to college, her father suddenly has a stroke. She's forced to control the family business, and she stumbles upon something that could destroy both families.	Rush to the library to pick up this shocking story about the power of family secrets and what happens when they are revealed.
Sammy Keyes and the Search For Snake Eyes by Wendelin Van Draanen (Random House, 2002)	Sammy Keyes, a runaway mom, a lost baby, an archenemy, and Snake Eyes.	Sammy's biggest challenge is helping her team win the Junior Sluggers Cup, until a runaway mom leaves her with an abandoned baby. Now Sammy must deal with Snake Eyes (the baby's father), and try not to let her archenemy get her kicked off the team.	Soak up Sammy's adventure, and figure out if she finds the mysterious girl, avoids Snake Eyes, and wins the big game.
Remember Me by Christopher Pike (Simon & Schuster, 1999)	Shari, her family, her boyfriend, Big Beth, and Jo.	At a friend's birthday party, Shari is put under a trance. After she freaks out and falls over the balcony, she finds herself following her family around the hospital -- but they're there to identify her body.	Did Shari commit suicide? Shari believes she was murdered, but can she find her killer before he strikes again?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Creatures of Habit by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe (Dark Horse, 2002)	Buffy, the gang, Spike, and the vampires.	The sickest party Sunnydale has ever seen is underway. Spike plans to sacrifice a female to help vampires everywhere. Since these parties are breeding grounds for evil scum, Buffy and her gang are going to put a stop to it.	Will Buffy once again kick some vampire butt? Grab a copy and find out. WIN a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Two DVD now!

Empowerment is On the Way

You go, girl! Take advantage of the wisdom of women around the world to help you celebrate your own special gifts.

The Read:	Better Than Fiction	Quotables...	You Can Do It!
Where the Action Was: Women War Correspondents in World War II by Penny Colman (Crown, 2002)	As war correspondents, a profession previously reserved for men, these adventurous women paved the way for female journalists today.	"I do not intend to let the biggest thing in my life go by without having been a part of it." -- Mary Roberts Rinehart, WWI journalist	These trailblazing women broke down barriers in a society that was filled with obstacles. So take advantage of all the opportunities you have as a result of their courage!
Gutsy Girls: Young Women Who Dare by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger (Free Spirit, 1999)	Get to know 25 female risk-takers, like Elizabeth Heaston, the first female ever to play and score in a college football game. Or spend time with Nahara Rodriguez, who is paralyzed from the waist down, but whose efforts in swimming won her the 1998 Courage Award.	"The only limits you really face are those you put on yourself." -- Carmella House, U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman	Read each girl's story for motivation to achieve your personal best at everything you do. Set your mind to something amazing, and always follow your dreams!
Every Girl Tells A Story: A Celebration of Girls Speaking Their Minds by Carolyn Jones (Simon & Schuster, 2002)	This book of narrative photography paints a portrait of 85 normal American girls, like Lindsey, who struggles with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). They aren't perfect, but they each have a story to tell.	"The choices you make today completely affect you two years from now, [and] 22 years from now." (Natalie, 16)	Reading inspirational stories of girls like you on their own personal journeys can encourage you on yours. Make sure to get your voice heard by telling your story to others.
Cool Women, Hot Jobs... and How You Can Go For it, Too! by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger (Free Spirit, 2002)	Discover what different jobs are really like from 22 cool women who are doing what they love. Read about real-life wedding planner Carol Marino -- J.Lo's got nothing on her!	"If you love something and set your heart on it, you can make it happen." -- Jennifer Wegner, Egyptologist	Your career options are not limited because you're a girl. Read about what it's like to have a dream job, and get inspired!