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Planning For the Future
- Test Prep & Proctoring - resources from the library to assist you in studying and preparing for your exams
- Learn about careers - get some ideas about what jobs exist and how to prepare for them
- Find health information - access recommended community health resources from Alachua County Public Schools
Battle of the Books: It's that time again for the Battle of the Books. We are currently in the voting phase, where you can vote on which titles will become the books that Alachua County teens will study and compete on in the ultimate book trivia challenge. This year voting will be done through March madness brackets, so be sure to vote every week from March 20th-April 8th to get your voice heard. More information is on the website, or you can go directly to the voting form.
Spring Teen Art Show: It's also that time again for the Spring Teen Art Show, where teens ages 16-19 can submit their best works and compete for honors and prizes. Submissions will close on March 22nd. Be sure to see a gallery of all the competitors including the winners at Headquarters Library on April 6th-7th.
Teen Creative Writing Contest: We're calling for submissions to the teenaged writers of Alachua County, where teens can submit their best for prizes and honors. From now until April 12th, we will accept poetry and prose submissions for writers in grades 6th-12th. For more information and guidelines, please visit the website.
The Elements of Style
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You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual. The revisions to the new edition are purposely kept minimal in order to retain the book's unique tone, wit, and charm. A new glossary of the grammatical terms used in the book provides a convenient reference for readers. This book has conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing.
Find Your Next Great Read
2022 - 2023 Florida Teen Reads
The (FTR) program is a student-choice award determining which YA novel wins as the favorite of teens in Florida
2022 - 2023 Sunshine State Awards
These books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum connections, and/or multicultural representation.
This is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books.
Printz Awards - Excellence in YA
The award honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year.
Alex Awards - Adult Reads for Teens
This award is for books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
This award honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults.