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2027 YA SEQUOYAHS

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2027 INTERMEDIATE SEQUOYAH MASTERLIST

2027 HIGH SCHOOL SEQUOYAH MASTERLIST

On Display in YA:

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Genesis W.
John S.
Lorelei H.
Makayla H.
Simon B.

CURRENT MEMBERS
2025-2026

Brileigh D.
Bryce W.
Chloe W.
Ella R.
Emeline H.

Next Meeting:

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DPL Teens

Misty Brodeur

Mar 14

Graphic of Digby (blue triceratops) with books leaning against its back

Twilight Party moved to October 7th!

DPL Teens

Misty Brodeur

Sep 29, 2025

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2026 Reading Challenge Books

Find resources that foster your creative and artistic talents here.

Paint N Play

Paint in the style of a famous artist using the National Art Gallery's Paint N Play!

DLT's
Junior Stagecraft Academy

DLT’s Junior Stagecraft Academy hopes to inspire a new wave of theater professionals who will lead our community with innovation, integrity, and a profound commitment to the arts.

Teen Ink

Teen Ink is a website and national teen magazine devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos, and forums.

Teen Space Art Gallery

The Teen Space has shadow boxes for teens to display their art! This includes paintings as large as 14in x 18in, or use of the dividers to display smaller paintings and 3d art up to 2in. in depth. Poetry and other single-page writing can also be displayed if desired. Show off your talent and express yourself at the library! Please submit your art to Misty in Teen Services!

Teen Writers' Group

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DPL Resources

Guide to YA genres showing the colors and emojis that correspond to each genre

The YA Fiction has been GENREFIED (mostly)! Each book has a colorful spine label telling you what genre the book belongs in (decisions were made). Eventually, all YA Fiction will be genrefied in the catalog using emojis that fit the color/feel of each genre, as shown by Sammy's Key. There is a bookmark designed for each genre, as seen below. The ones here are linked to reading guides (well, two are so far), but you can find the actual bookmarks along with a couple of other Sammy designs on the NEW YA shelf! Each one has Sammy's Key on the back to help you remember all the genres as you look for your next book to read. Happy Reading!

Real World Genre bookmark that is green with a tree and real snail

Romance genre bookmark that is pink with heart balloons and a snail and turtle in love

Mystery genre bookmark that is teal with a magnifying glass highlighthing Sammy the snail

Bookmark showing red paint drippingin onto a scared Sammy and zombie slug for the Horror genre

Humor genre bookmark with classic Marx brothers glasses with eyebrows and nose

Fantasy genre bookmark with Sammy as a wizard trapped in a crystal ball against a purple night sky

Sci-Fi genre bookmark with reflection of Sammy with a lightsaber in the helmet of an astronaut floating in a blue space

Orange supernatural genre bookmark with a ghost thinking about Sammy dressed as a ghost next to a pumpkin emoji

Sammy quoting Shakespeare on a white background with faint script for the Verse or Classic genre

TEEN READING CHALLENGES (FORMS IN YA)

3 days to the event
Jun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
YA READS: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Jun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Our older teens and young adults want to read the classics! In June, we will be discussing Animal Farm by George Orwell. Book Club copies will soon be available near the YA Services desk, but other copies, including digital, are available for checkout.
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36 days to the event
Jul 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tween Reads for younger readers 8-12: 2027 Children's Sequoyah
Jul 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Kids and Teens in between! Join us to discuss the 2027 Children's Sequoyah of your choice!
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48 days to the event
Jul 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
Teen Reads: 2027 Sequoyah (your choice)
Jul 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
There will be only one Teen Reads this summer, and we've decided to allow teens to choose from the 2027 Sequoyah books for July's discussion. Come talk about your chosen book and share why you think OLA chose this title for their recommended reads list!
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TEEN BOOK CLUBS

MISTY'S READING CHALLENGE PROGRESS

Do Something.org

A youth-led movement for good! With a variety of campaigns and projects to volunteer for, Do Something is exclusively for young people who want to participate in advocating for social change or to participate in civic action!

Find a cause, take action, & be heard!

Safe Place Ambassador

Safe Place Ambassadors are volunteers 11 years and older who are passionate about creating a world where all youth are safe. Ambassadors are committed to increasing awareness and education of the Safe Place program.

Kindness starts with you!

DPL teens found out that approximately one in five U.S. teens experiences hygiene insecurity. They lack regular access to things like soap, shampoo, & deodorant. Specifically regarding menstrual hygiene, one in three teens struggles with access and affordability of period products like pads and tampons. This is why DPL’s TAB wanted to make these kits available to teens who may need them! These items can be found in the upstairs bathroom lockers. We decided on a locker system so that taking items is an intentional act by those who really need these items rather than an impulsive grab by some of those who sometimes forget to be mindful of others. Both bathrooms have the same assortment of items; there is a sharing tub provided for items that may not be needed. While some items may seem unnecessary for to some, we wanted to ensure no one had to provide any explanation or excuse to obtain any of these items. If any teen has an idea of other things we can help them do to provide care for others, please let Misty know!

Kindness also extends to animals! Teens have gathered to create homemade treats for the animals at the Stephens County Humane Society (and also our own pets) and we will continue to do so throughout the year! Be sure to look for these opportunities to show kindness to our furry friends! Let me know other ideas

Homemade Treats

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DPL Teen resources

2027 YA SEQUOYAHS

Join TAB!

On Display in YA:

TA B

een

dvisory

oard

Genesis W.

John S.

Lorelei H.

Makayla H.

Simon B.

CURRENT MEMBERS 2025-2026

Brileigh D.

Bryce W.

Chloe W.

Ella R.

Emeline H.