Welcome to TweenCity!

Welcome to TweenCity!

This blog is designed to be a selection resource for children between the ages of 9-14, as well as a reader's advisory tool for both current and future librarians.

PLEASE NOTE: An appropriate age range is given for each title, however this is merely a suggestion. Children, especially tweens, read at many different levels which cannot be determined simply by age or grade level. Therefore, it is important to assess each child's reading level before suggesting titles. In addition, since this blog is designed for tweens only, some titles listed may also be appropriate for children older or younger than ages 9-14, but these ages will not be listed.

Ages 9-12: Elementary school level (Grades 3-6)
Ages 12-14: Middle school level (Grades 7-8)



Sunday, October 17

Werner, Doug, & Badillo, Steve. Skateboarder’s Start-Up (2nd ed.). Tracks Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-1884654343. Ages 9-14.


This beginner's guide to skateboarding introduces skateboarding as a personal expression and a challenge. Tweens can learn about the anatomy of the skateboard and get a feel for the basics. The book also introduces 14 essential tricks that every beginner must learn. With over 350 photos, this easy-to-read guide will have tweens surfing the sidewalk in no time!