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	Literature Map Visit the Literature Map to see who else writes like your favorite author. Careful, you might get addicted!
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Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer Scheme


	Are you between 14 and 25? Make a difference in your local community this Summer and share the joy of reading. Click on the image for further details and application forms ...

New Website for Young People


	Click here to access website Groupthing website is a safe accessible social network website for young people to have conversations with other young people about reading, writing and words. You can set up groups, meet new friends and post your own creative work. ...

SHORTLIST FOR BOOKTRUST TEENAGE BOOK PRIZE ANNOUNCED

Teen Zone: Best of the web

There is something for everyone on the Internet so we've selected some of the best online resources and organised them for you below...

-	Internet Public Library Teenspace
-	BBC Chat guide for teens: stay safe online
-	Bebo social networking
-	Facebook social networking

Teen Reads


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Things to do


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Teens & Make-Up


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Mad for Manga?


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Magazines & Newsletters


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Contact your local Young Person's Librarian


	There are 5 locally based librarians available to help you with any questions you might have about our service: Barrow Erin Stockill (01229) 407 369 erin.stockill @cumbriacc.gov.uk Carlisle Caroline Lunny (01228) 227 324 caroline.lunny @cumbriacc.gov.uk Kendal Frances Taylor (01539) 713 528 frances.taylor @cumbriacc.gov.uk Penrith Deb Holden (01768) 812 104 deb.holden @cumbriacc.gov.uk West Cumbria Kathryn Flagner (01946) 506 408 kathryn.flagner @cumbriacc.gov.uk

I Resolve to...

	Learn a New Word Each Day Start the year off by expanding your world of words. Subscribe to AWAD!
	Read the News See the biggest stories with this cool, color-coded newsmap!
	Write a Letter to the Editor Write a letter to the editor on a topic about which you feel strongly. See if you can get published!

Just for Fun

Type or paste in text from something you have written. The Gender Genie will analyze it and guess your gender! Think you can fool it? Click here.

Young Carer Groups


	Young Carers groups in Cumbria can offer help, information, advice and support to children and young people who care for others, and help them to see that they are not alone. Furness Young Carers Hindpool Community Centre Nelson Street Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1NF 01229 822822 Carol Irving Carlisle Young Carers 01228 542156/07734003590 Eden Young Carers Unit 8 Gloucester Yard Great Dockray Penrith CA11 7DE 01768 890280 julie@edencarers.co.uk West Cumbria Carers 12A Selby Terrace Maryport CA15 6NF 01900 810101 susanpickering@ westcumbriacarers.co.uk South Lakes Young Carers 5 Castle Street Kendal Cumbria LA9 7AD 01539 815970 samkeay@slcarers.org.uk