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Lee, member of Teen Book Club

I am 12 years old and like to bike, hike, write, read (I especially like to read about the War of 1812), and hang out with my friends. I like to listen to The Beatles and the Arrogant Worms. I have a gerbil and (approximately) 11 fish. I have never left Canada but want to go to Europe. When I grow up I want to be an engineer or an architect. Some people call me “Fish.” I have a warped sense of humour and love to read humourous books. I also like to shower.


Tonya, Banff Public Library staff

I'm addicted to reading young adult and junior books, and that's really all you need to know! But, I would be happy to tell you more.... growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan was an exciting beginning, but when I was 18 I moved to Calgary in search of bigger things. Along the way I have: served hungry diners; gone to university (twice); wished I was a drummer in a girl-band; planted trees; taught high school, pre-school, and English; sold books and bagels; travelled Canada from end to end; seen quite a lot of Asia; and finally, decided to move to Banff, where life is very good to me!


Grace, Teen Summer Reading participant

I really like ice cream and “Fall Out Boy,” and I can cross-stitch. I have a twin brother, a younger brother, a little sister and a puppy. I’m 13, but everyone says I look 10. I’m Korean – not Japanese, or Chinese (I hate it when people ask me that)! People either call me Gracie or Shrimp. I have a somewhat “twisted” sense of humour, but people like me for it so I guess it sort of evens out! My all-time favourite books have to be Meg Cabot’s “Mediator” series.


Isaac, Teen Summer Reading participant

I’m 13 and I like to play soccer, rugby, and softball. I have a dog (and a twin sister). I have traveled to Vancouver and Victoria, as well as South Korea. My favourite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers and I like to watch the TV show “Friends.” I love a good joke.


Siddharth, Teen Summer Reading participant

I like books with lots of blood and gore! I also like basketball. My favourite band is Green Day and I like watching funny shows on TV.





Vampire High by Douglas Rees

Vampire High
by Douglas Rees

Stuff for Your Space by Ellen Warwick

Stuff for Your Space
by Ellen Warwick


Harry Houdini by Vicki Cobb

Harry Houdini
by Vicki Cobb