New Non-Fiction for April 2008
Belli, Mary. Acting for Young Actors. YA/ 792.02/ BEL
This handy reference contains information on unions, recommended classes, a glossary of terminology, television network contact information, bibliography, recommended plays and online resources.
Mckissack, Pat. Black Diamond :--The Story Of The Negro Baseball Leagues. YA/ 796.357/ McK
Traces the history of baseball in the Negro Leagues and its great heroes, including Monte Irwin, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell.
Paint Me Like I Am :--Teen Poems From Writerscorps. YA/ 811/ PAI
This collection of poems was created by teens who have taken part in writing programs run by a nonprofit organization called WritersCorps. The forward is by Nikki Giovanni.
Rhodes-Courter, Ashley. Three Little Words. YA/ 362.733/ RHO
Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable relationship while getting pulled deeper into the foster care system.
Shanley, Ellen. Fueling The Teen Machine. YA/ 613.2/ SHA
Addresses the problem of fast-food in the lives of teens by presenting them with the latest information on a wide-range of food topics, in a nonpreachy approach.
Stalder, Erika. The Date Book. YA/ 646.77/ STA
Punchy and modern, this dating guide advises teenage girls on topics such as asking boys out, negotiating curfews, and understanding dating etiquette.
Stern, Sam. Cooking Up A Storm: The Teen Survival Cookbook. YA/ 641.5/ STE
An enthusiastic young chef shares his teen-tested tips and recipes for everything from breakfast to dinner to brain-boosting snacks.
Stewart, John. The Baseball Clinic. YA/ 796.357/ STE
A great instructional book for baseball players and coaches of all ages. John Stewart, a former AAA pitcher who is a scout for the major-league Atlanta Braves, covers baseball skills for Little League-level and other beginning players. With tips on hitting, pitching, first- and third-base play, middle infielding, outfielding, and baserunning, this book covers the diamond like no other. Instructional tips, drills, and special sections on base coaching, scorekeeping, and winning strategies also make this the perfect handbook for coaches.
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