Readergirlz
Readergirlz is an online book community[1] that is an advocate for literacy in teenage girls. The site was founded on March 1, 2007[2] by Dia Calhoun, Janet Lee Carey, Lorie Ann Grover, and Justina Chen Headley.[3] The site is a partner of the Young Adult Library Services Association. Readergirlz hosts authors monthly for an exchange with teens and administers special literacy projects, including the support of Teen Read Week, the third week of October, and Support Teen Literature Day in April.
Awards
- $2,500 James Patterson PageTurner Organization Award[4]
- $2,500 National Book Foundation 2009 Innovations in Reading Prize[5]
Authors featured
| Author | Title | Theme | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Laurie Halse | Prom | Risk-Taking | 2008/06 |
| Asher, Jay | Thirteen Reasons Why | Compassion | 2008/10 |
| Bingham, Kelly | Shark Girl | Triumph | 2008/04 |
| Black, Holly | Ironside | Imagine | 2008/08 |
| Bray, Libba | The Sweet Far Thing | Risk-Taking | 2009/10 |
| Booth, Coe | Kendra | Self discovery | 2009/08 |
| Cabot, Meg | How to Be Popular | Self-Respect | 2008/12 |
| Caletti, Deb | The Secret Life of Prince Charming | Truth | 2010/04 |
| Calhoun, Dia | The Phoenix Dance | National Mental Health Month | 2007/05 |
| Carey, Janet Lee | Dragon's Keep | Speak Out | 2008/06 |
| Carvell, Marlene | Sweetgrass Basket | Native American Heritage Month | 2009/11 |
| Cashore, Kristin | Graceling | Triumph | 2009/09 |
| Castellucci, Cecil | The Plain Janes | Creativity | 2009/06 |
| Cohn, Rachel | Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist | Spontaneity | 2008/10 |
| Dessen, Sarah | Just Listen | Truth | 2008/05 |
| Donnelly, Jennifer | A Northern Light | Courage | 2009/01 |
| Garcia, Rita Williams | No Laughter Here | Resilience | 2009/02 |
| Grimes, Nikki | Bronx Masquerade | Self-Worth | 2008/02 |
| Grover, Lorie Ann | On Pointe | Verse Novels | 2007/04 |
| Hale, Shannon | Book of a Thousand Days | Honor | 2008/05 |
| Headley, Justina Chen | Nothing But The Truth (and a few white lies) | Gutsy Girls | 2007/03 |
| Draper, Sharon | Copper Sun | Determination | 2010/02 |
| Hopkins, Ellen | Impulse | Hope | 2009/04 |
| Larson, Kirby | Hattie Big Sky | Hope | 2008/01 |
| Levithan, David | Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist | Spontaneity | 2008/10 |
| Lockhart, E. | The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks | Risk Taking | 2010/01 |
| McCormick, Patricia | Sold | Strength | 2007/09 |
| Miller, Sarah | Miss Spitfire | Give | 2007/12 |
| Pearson, Mary | The Adoration of Jenna Fox | Identity | 2009/03 |
| Pierce, Tamora | Daughter of the Lioness | Independence | 2009/12 |
| Reinhardt, Dana | A Brief Chapter in my Impossible Life | Family | 2007/11 |
| Resau, Laura | Red Glass | Family | 2009/05 |
| Rugg, Jim | The Plain Janes | Creativity | 2009/06 |
| Schorr, Melissa | Goy Crazy | Fun | 2007/07 |
| Walker, Melissa | Violet Series: Violet on the Runway, Violet by Design, Violet in Private | Body Image | 2008/08 |
| Westerfeld, Scott | Leviathan | Self-discovery | 2010/03 |
| Yee, Lisa | Absolutely Maybe | Hope | 2010/05 |
| Yoo, Paula | Good Enough | Tolerance | 2008/09 |
| Zarr, Sara | Sweethearts | Truth | 2009/06 |
References
- ↑ Burling, Alexis (2008-03-08). "An Online Book Club". Publishers Weekly (Reed Business Information). Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ Goodnow, Cecelia (2007-02-20). "Local authors hope 'Readergirlz' site helps create women of substance". Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Hearst Seattle Media). Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ Dunnewind, Stephanie (2007-02-24). ""Gutsy" girl books — and beyond". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "2007 Winners : James Patterson PageTurner Awards". www.pattersonpageturner.org. Hachette Book Group. Archived from the original on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Innovations in Reading Prize, 2009". http://www.nationalbook.org/innovations_in_reading.html''. National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2009-05-05.