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By: Patrick Girouard,
on 8/12/2016
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by John Himmelman
(Henry Holt, 2015)
When Bunjitsu Bunny's Best Move came across my desk, my nose wrinkled and I thought, "Oh, this is going to be goofy." But yet, I loved the cover art, and dove in anyway - taking it on my lunch break. I'm so glad I did.
In fourteen, short, illustrated chapters, Isabel, John Himmelman's "bunjitsu" expert, learns important lessons of wisdom that are the perfect complement to her martial arts prowess. In the second chapter, "Bunjitsu Bunny Fails," the usually perfect Isabel fails to master the "bunchucks." She is profoundly disappointed,
This is the second book in the series. The first was Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny. (Images and excerpts here: [http://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250068064])
Bunjitsu Bunny is similar in reading level with one of my other favorites, Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books. I reviewed Mercy Watson to the Rescue in 2012.
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Yes, trusted followers, you see this gif? This gif, here? That means I am watching/watched a new show!! At the moment only the first three seasons are out, but the fourth is airing/going to air soon. It is called GRIMM and that guy there, the smugly smiling one with the epic book, is my fav'rite character. Dat's Nick. I likes him muchly.
I haz made some new Etsy things, in time for Halloween...
I have also made these little butteflies, which will eventually join my Etsy shop and will be my first Origami Jewelry featured on my shop, but right now they're just paper. Not lacquered and beautiful yet.
I am going to be attempting more jewelry stuff during the week, and I'm doing my bestest to post the new things on Instagram, so I now has an Instagram you can follow!
All righty, I came, I saw, I posted...
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By: bookkm,
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I will do anything to avoid housework, especially if the distraction allows me to play. Check out my tower made of magazine-insert origami boxes. Then, visit my Let's Make Stuff page for directions and the story behind this piece of silliness.
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Six days - approximately - until the end of the "September" giveaway. Comment on this blog with your first name and your town to enter to win (fanfare plaease!)A signed copy of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, a hard back copy of Darth Paper Strikes Again AND....AND....YES! an actual origami Darth Paper finger puppet that I received directly from Tom Angleberger himself. I have every reason to believe that he actually made that finger puppet (sigh).
No comments will be accepted after 11:59 pm on October 6th. The winner will be selected from the Chobani Cup of Oracleness on Oct. 8th. So tell all your friends to visit this blog and enter to win. I will announce the winner on Oct. 8th and give that winner a chance to contact me with snail mail information.
May the force be with you!
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By: Patrick Girouard,
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By: Roger Sutton,
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…origami?
On a scale of 1 to 3 stars, the “Daily Planet Building” project is a 1, meaning it is the simplest level of the paper-folding projects in John Montroll’s DC Super Heroes Origami (Capstone, September 2015). As an origami novice, I decided to start with the easiest possible project, thinking “Buildings are rectangles; you’ve totally got this.”
what the Daily Planet Building project is intended to look like
But I will forever claim that I was doomed from the beginning: the origami paper specifically designed to be the Daily Planet building was not a square. I feel like that should have been a prerequisite for the production of this book:
“We’re creating a book on how to do origami projects. Origami paper is square. Should we make sure our paper is square?”
“Nah, no one will notice if the paper is rectangular. Just print it. What? No, no, just print. We’re good.”
And I began.
Following the step-by-step instructions, I found myself repeatedly flipping back to the handy key in the front which explains different folds and how to do them. I did not master the “squash fold.” I imagine mastering the squash fold is not in the cards for me. But the “pleat-fold”? I’ve definitely got that one down:
The squash fold, for your viewing pleasure:
At this point, my windows aren’t matching up and, for some reason, the base of my building has an extra side. There are lots of little steps left between “extra-sided-base” and “finished” and all of them are pleat-folds with mountain-folds along the crease and squash folds to make things…pointy? I’m not even done and it already looks like the Crooked Man built the Daily Planet. Or like something from A Serious of Unfortunate Events happened in Metropolis (that’s where Superman is from, right?).
I squash and pleat and create ART. Because I am an ARTIST. Then, the final step is to bend slightly so the building is 3D and can stand. I turn it over. This is what I have:
That is a Daily Planet! A Daily Planet built by a not-very-imaginative Metropolis-ian (Metropolian? Metropolitan?) architect. Look at the detail! And that flat base. People could totally work in that thing. Tiny, two-dimensional, imaginary people.
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By: Shelf-employed,
on 11/23/2015
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Bunjitsu Bunny's Best Move
by John Himmelman
(Henry Holt, 2015)
When Bunjitsu Bunny's Best Move came across my desk, my nose wrinkled and I thought, "Oh, this is going to be goofy." But yet, I loved the cover art, and dove in anyway - taking it on my lunch break. I'm so glad I did.
In fourteen, short, illustrated chapters, Isabel, John Himmelman's "bunjitsu" expert, learns important lessons of wisdom that are the perfect complement to her martial arts prowess. In the second chapter, "Bunjitsu Bunny Fails," the usually perfect Isabel fails to master the "bunchucks." She is profoundly disappointed,
"You should not be unhappy," said Teacher.Bunjitsu Bunny learns wisdom through action and observation. Her lessons are similar to those imparted in John Muth's award-winning Zen Shorts picture books. However, the Bunjitsu Bunny books are simple chapter books for a suggested age range of 6-8 years. The words are large, and the red, black and white illustrations are bold and full of expression. The final chapter includes instructions for making an origami bunny face. Bunjitsu Bunny is a winner.
"But everyone passed the test except me," said Isabel.
"Do you know what you did wrong?" asked Teacher.
"Yes," said Isabel.
"Can you do better?" asked Teacher.
"Yes," said Isabel.
"Lucky you," said Teacher. "They passed the test, but you learned the most."
This is the second book in the series. The first was Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny. (Images and excerpts here: [http://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250068064])
Bunjitsu Bunny is similar in reading level with one of my other favorites, Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books. I reviewed Mercy Watson to the Rescue in 2012.
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By: Shelf-employed,
on 10/28/2014
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Angleberger, Tom. 2014. Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus. Recorded Books.
Sometimes you get lucky. I've had the opportunity to meet Tom Angleberger several times (including a Skype visit with my book club), I've had an enthusiastic group of Origami Yoda fans that frequent my library, and most recently, I won a copy of Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus from Recorded Books (more on that in a minute).
Since the first time I read and reviewed The Strange Case of Origami in 2010, I've been a fan, and so have legions of kids. In addition to the fact that Tom Angleberger's writing style is perceptive, relevant, and flat-out funny; he, himself, is a great part of his success. Just check his website, or his presence on Twitter (@origamiyoda). He is unfailingly polite, positive, and accessible. Kids love him and he loves them right back.
Back to Emperor Pickletine... so, I entered the Recorded Books contest because I hoped to win something for my book club members. With rare exception, after I've read them, I give away any book I receive gratis. Lucky me! Not only did I receive the audio book, I received an Emperor Pickletine standee, some origami paper, and the biggest hit of all - pickle stickers - and boy, did they stink!
I was a little unsure about an audio book version of an illustrated book, however. Would it be as good? How can a narrator explain a comic? Will kids like it?
I discovered that, yes, it is as good. The Origami Yoda books are written as "case files" with multiple students from McQuarrie Middle School contributing to each file. The audio book version enhances that format because there is a cast of narrators, making it easy to differentiate between the student contributors.
It's difficult to explain exactly how the printed illustrations from the book are narrated, because I don't have a transcript, but I can assure you that they retain their humor and flow easily into the narrative. I was pleasantly surprised by this.
Will kids like it? My book club meets next week, but I already have two kids who have let me know that they are already audio book fans. I'm sure they'll like it. I did.
In the final chapter, Origami Yoda (voiced by none other than Tom Angleberger himself!) is heard to say,
"The end this is not,"however, this is the end of the series. And yes, you will find out if Origami Yoda is indeed real.
A fond farewell, Origami Yoda! You'll be sorely missed.
My reviews of other Tom Angleberger books:
- The QwikPick Papers: Poop Fountain
- The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
- Horton Halfpott: Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor; or, The Loosening of M'Lady Luggertuck's Corset
- Fake Mustache: How Jodie O'Rodeo and her Wonder Horse (and some nerdy kid) Saved the U.S. Presidential Election from a Mad Genius Criminal Mastermind
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By: Katrina DeLallo,
on 10/9/2014
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So how are you?
Good?
Isn't that grand?!
I have been... not here, as you may have noticed. But that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about all you all!! I haz been. I just haz kept it to myself.
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| Nick Burkhardt - Grimm |
Yes, trusted followers, you see this gif? This gif, here? That means I am watching/watched a new show!! At the moment only the first three seasons are out, but the fourth is airing/going to air soon. It is called GRIMM and that guy there, the smugly smiling one with the epic book, is my fav'rite character. Dat's Nick. I likes him muchly.
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| Epic Detective Nick with Gun |
I haz made some new Etsy things, in time for Halloween...
The Scream Team:
The Li'l Punkins
I have also made these little butteflies, which will eventually join my Etsy shop and will be my first Origami Jewelry featured on my shop, but right now they're just paper. Not lacquered and beautiful yet.
I am going to be attempting more jewelry stuff during the week, and I'm doing my bestest to post the new things on Instagram, so I now has an Instagram you can follow!
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| Le Instagram: |
All righty, I came, I saw, I posted...
That means my work here is done.
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| Dat Smile, Do' |
Bye!
WAVEWAVEWAVEWAVEWAVE!!
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By: bookkm,
on 5/27/2013
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By: Jennie,
on 11/1/2011
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Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book Tom Angleberger
Dwight’s been suspended because Origami Yoda is too much of a distraction. It gets worse-- the Principal's recommended that Dwight be sent to CREF-- the Correctional and Remedial Education Facility-- where the really, really bad kids go. Before being hauled off, Origami Yoda tells Tommy to do one more thing-- assemble a case file. So Tommy’s back on the case, this time letting everyone detail the good Origami Yoda’s done and all the bad things that have happened since he left. Once again, Kellan illustrates and Harvey makes comments-- even though Harvey and his origami Darth Vader are responsible for this mess in the first place.
Just as awesome as the first PLUS! A new Star Wars pencil game (very cool) and some serious love for Robot Dreams
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Here’s a tip girls-- if you have to decide between 2 guys, and one gives you Robot Dreams because “It’s so great. It’s this really beautiful story...” and one guy gives you an Elvis-playing Teddy Bear. GO FOR THE ROBOT DREAMS GUY. Trust me on this one. Go for Robot Dreams.
Lots of excellent Star Wars nerdery, lots of hilarity, and well, if you liked the first, you’ll like this. If you haven’t read the first, what are you waiting for?!
Book Provided by... my local library
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By: Aline Pereira,
on 10/31/2011
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Since my last update on this year’s PaperTigers Reading the World Challenge, we have added some great books to our list.
Together, we have read two new autobiographical picture books: Allen Say’s Drawing from Memory (Scholastic, 2011) and Ed Young’s The House Baba Built (Little, Brown and Company, 2011) – both wonderful, and I’m not going to say much more about them here as we will be featuring both of them more fully on PaperTigers soon. Those are our reading-together non-fiction books for the Challenge.
As our local book, we tried reading a book of folk tales from the North York Moors, where we live in the UK, but discovered the stories formed part of a tourist guide, including instructions for getting around… we extracted what we could but it wasn’t a very satisfactory read. It has made us not take beautifully illustrated and retold folk tales for granted!
Older Brother has read Rainbow World: Poems from Many Cultures edited by Bashabi Fraser and Debjani Chatterjee , and illustrated by Kelly Waldek (Hodder Children’s Books, 2003). He dipped in and out of it through the summer break and we had to renew it from the library several times…
Older Brother has also been totally captivated by A Thousand Cranes: Origami Projects for Peace and Happiness. After reading the story of Sadako for the Reading Challenge way back in its first year, he’s wanted to know how to make the cranes but I have two left hands when it comes to origami – or at least I thought I did, until I received a review copy of A Thousand Cranes from Stone Bridge Press. Recently revised and expanded from the original book by renowned origami expert Florence Temko, it’s a super little book, with good clear instructions for beginners like us, and giving background about both the offering of a thousand origami cranes as a symbol of longevity, and specifically the story of Sadako and the Thousand Cranes. Older Brother, now that he is older, enjoyed reading this factual account here, and learning more about the Peace Park in Hiroshima. He is now determined to make a string of 1,000 cranes himself and send them to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial: full details of how to do this are included in the book. There are also lots of ideas for other craft projects, though I’m not sure any of us is quite up to making anything like the amazing example shown of pictures made with 1,001 cranes as wedding gifts. But with such clear instructions, the only difficulty now is choosing which of the 48 pieces of beautiful Japanese chiyogami
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By: bookkm,
on 10/1/2011
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No comments will be accepted after 11:59 pm on October 6th. The winner will be selected from the Chobani Cup of Oracleness on Oct. 8th. So tell all your friends to visit this blog and enter to win. I will announce the winner on Oct. 8th and give that winner a chance to contact me with snail mail information.
May the force be with you!
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By: Kelly Butcher,
on 4/6/2011
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Only 4 more months until Darth Paper come out! Ohhhh..... I can't wait! I read this on Twitter today:
I clicked on the link so fast that I think I sprained my thumb!
From Tom:
"Just one drawing to go! Having trouble with Rhondella…. she’s the hardest to draw!
Here’s a picture that may or may not end up in the book. But it works sort of like a teaser trailer, so I thought I’d post it here for you…"
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Yup. Had me bawling like a wee babe, this one. A little disappointing to realize that no matter what the actual movie does, this fan film of a scene from The Hunger Games will probably be more moving than anything Hollywood could produce. After all, I can’t imagine that the actual film will spend this appropriate amount of time on Rue’s death. I could do without the Linkin Park song, but even that sort of works. Of course, I never would have found this without the Huffington Post’s piece on Book Videos: 19 of the Best and the Worst. They’ve a fair amount of children’s stuff, but also some amazing pieces like this one from Steven Johnson’s Where Good Ideas Come From:
I could call this next video A Bunch of White Guys Making Origami, but I’ll restrain myself. In any case, it is rather neat. Particularly when you get into the medical applications of the form.
Watch the full episode. See more Independent Lens.
Truth be told, I just like how that one fellow says the word “elephant”. Thanks to bookshelves of doom for the link.
Next up, one of my favorite books of the year. It’s good old Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze. This gives you a very mild sense of the book itself. Probably the rock joke conveys the feel best. Just sayin’.
By: Stacy Dillon,
on 5/23/2010
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Tommy is just trying to get through sixth grade. He’s not the most popular guy, but he’s not the biggest weirdo either. That particular title belongs to Dwight. Dwight is always doing odd things that aren’t helping his social status; stuff like “barfing in class because he ate thirteen servings of canned peaches as lunch” (p.4), or answering Tommy’s questions simply with the word “purple” over and over again.
Dwight’s latest thing is wearing a origami Yoda finger puppet and doling out advice. Tommy’s not sure what to make of this. On one hand, it’s the kind of odd Dwight behavior that fits Dwight’s profile, on the other hand, some of the advice that’s been handed out has been good advice. Tommy decides along with his buddies Harvey and Kellen to make a case file documenting origami Yoda’s successes and failures so that Tommy knows whether or not to trust origami Yoda with his own big question!
The “files” are all told by the people who asked Yoda for advice in the first place and each segment ends with Harvey’s two cents (he’s kind of like a control since he doesn’t believe in Yoda’s powers at all), and Tommy’s own opinion. Throughout the case file, readers are treated to a full serving of life in middle school, including embarrassing pant stains, pop quiz ethics, Shakespeare bust mysteries, and the ever nerve inducing school dance (renamed “Fun Night” to take the pressure off).
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is a laugh-out-loud funny read, and captures that same essence of The Diary Wimpy Kid books without trying to imitate them. Tommy is a quintessential middle school kid, and the push-pull of his relationships with Dwight and Harvey will feel familiar to many readers. is equal girl and boy appeal, as the advice that is asked tends to be universally middle school in scope.
If some of you doubt the possibility of a kid pulling off a month of wearing an origami Yoda puppet, I say you just haven’t spent enough time in a middle school. This is exactly the kind of thing that goes on in the cafeteria and hallways.
Fun, fun, fun!
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By: Camille,
on 4/26/2010
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Origami Toys that Tumble, Fly and Spin
by Paul Jackson, Gibbs Smith, 2010 -- Dewey: 736
The ONE art supply that school kids always have at hand is paper. Origami books are continually in demand in school libraries, Books that focus on paper airplane
Many of these models would work well in a storytelling setting too.
A packet of origami paper is included. The book is a worthwhile addition to any origami collection, I recommend it for paper folders of all ages.
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By: Chad W. Beckerman,
on 2/26/2010
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Tom Angelberger shows us how to make our very own Origami Yoda
Find out more: http://www.abramsbooks.com/Books/The_...
Here's a shot Tom's first ever group instruction in folding Yodas. It was a huge hit!Also, here's a new review:
http://bethsbookreviewblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-strange-case-of-origami-yoda-by.html
"This one gets four stars. It was cute, fun, light, and a nice story with a warm fuzzy feeling. The “casebook” format, with crumpled paper effects on the pages and drawings in the margins, was incredibly cute. Some of the wording did feel a bit dated (think 80s), but it wasn't overly distracting. Obviously, this would be even better if you are a Star Wars fan. The instructions at the end on how to fold your own origami Yoda at the end of the book were just the perfect addition. This is definitely highly recommended! "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA4VJbqFQuw
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By: John,
on 8/11/2009
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Paper folder Won Park makes seemingly impossible works of origami out of American dollar bills. Check out the koi; not only is it shaped perfectly, but Park managed to even give it eyes and scales.
What’s more, he offers up downloadable instructions (PDF) and a series of instructional videos on how to fold your own dollar koi.
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By: dennikins,
on 3/28/2008
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I found that video we viewed about Coolhunting was really interesting, and it got me thinking about new and different ways that we as librarians could market to teens. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to get away from that stereotype of being uncool and boring, without compromising our librarian integrity? I think one of our best assets is to keep informed, whether it be with the news, with literature, with library issues, and for youth work especially, with new and upcoming TRENDS!
Granted, it could be difficult and expensive to insert new trends into the library atmosphere (ie. It may be practically impossible to replace furniture constantly or computer technology) but online environments could be enhanced by keeping up-to-date, as well as programming, and art displays, etc. I found a trendhunting site from a journalist in Toronto named Bianca Bartz. I will post the link on the blog for future reference.
http://www.trendhunter.com/bianca
Bianca posts constantly about the newest, hottest things, both for teens and in general. I thought I would use this blog space to point out some new things that have been identified as “up and coming”, as well as illustrate the importance of using this kind of tool to stay current.
These crazes may be short lasting or long lasting, no real way to tell. However, I do think that trendhunting sites would be a fresh new way for librarians to keep on top of the ever changing world of teens! Even if we can’t possibly do everything, we can at least keep up to date on what’s going on and be able to talk about it. Here are a few of the things I found most intriguing, and that I think could be incorporated into libraries in some way, shape or form:
Manga: Business Scenarios (for a slightly older audience)
“Manga is becoming hugely popular in North America, but we’re missing a whole genre,” Pink says. “In Japan, there’s manga for adults on business topics. We don’t have that here. So I decided to create the first business book in manga for a western audience.”
Pimp My Flats: Shoe Decorating Making a Comeback (Cool Programming Idea?)
A plain, white pair of tennis shoes provides way too much creative potential to leave them as they come. Case in point, the Pimp My Flats exhibit has some stellar designs, showcasing ordinary plimsol shoes that have been taken to the next level of hip. Each pair of Lazy Oaf shoes has been decorated differently, from designs that are wearable, even seriously desirable, to others which are just plain hideous.
Net Video Buzz Site (Under ‘Links’ on the Teen Web site?)
A really great site for finding out what videos are creating buzz on the net is ViralVideoCharts.com. Before you think it’s just another time waster, consider that, if you’re already into watching clips on the internet, this site could actually make it faster and more efficient. Surfing YouTube for videos can fun, but it can also be difficult when you don’t know where to start, which is where a site like this comes in handy. It’s also a great source for people searching for current events or wanting to be in the know when it comes to internet culture.
Electric Origami - LED Foldie (Might work as a program, especially in Toronto!)
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Placing LED lights inside origami creations can be an interesting way to bring origami into the modern ages! Makes great ornaments!
Cyber Makeovers: A Big Hit With Teen Girls?
http://www.taaz.com Upload a good facial photo of yourself and you will be able to try on makeup and hairstyles and no one has to see you until it’s just perfect.
Comic Book Furniture: To Keep in Mind for Teen Spaces
Comic books have become more and more influential for the 20th century art.
Italian designer Giuseppe Canevese brings to light the most important works of Guido Crepax in the form of furniture which can be brought into our homes.
Virtual Boyfriends & Girlfriends - V-Boy & V-Girl (Websites and Dating Trends)
Ladies, are you tired of searching for that perfect man? Instead of just settling for someone to ease the sting of loneliness, protect your heart and preserve your dignity and scoop up a sexy V-Boy instead. (Oh yeah, and guys, there’s V-Girl.com for you.)
Game Inspired Furniture: For Spaces 
What a fun addition to your walls. Tetris is one of my favorite games, so the prospect of having an adjustable tetris mirror is definitely exciting for me. The Tetris Mirror by UK designer Soner Ozenc is constructed out of thirteen interlocking mirrored acrylic panels. The mirror can be arranged to form a traditional rectangle, or broken apart into their individual puzzle blocks which give you a multitude of designs to come up with. The mirror comes in both A3 (11.7″ — 16.5″) and A4 (8.3″ — 11.7″) sizes, in either silver or gold reflective surfaces.
Super Web Mobiles - LG Touch Web: The New Must Have Communication Device for Teens! 
Web mobiles have a strong new competitor in the shape of the just announced LG Touch Web phone ‘LG-LH2300’ that sports a new “Hello UI”.The advanced beauty features a 3-inch wide full touchscreen LCD with 800 x 480 (Wide VGA) resolution and delivers full optimized Internet browsing experience. The Touch Web phone adopts Quick Search Icon providing direct access to main portals, Internet hot key and jog wheel.The mobile also features a 3M camera with auto focus, face recognition and anti-shake tech, T-DMB, Bluetooth 2.0, and Micro SD memory slot.The Touch Web is expected to be available early April in Korea for between 600,000 and 700,000 (KRW) ($600 to $700).
Beer Can Butterflies: Making an Environmental Statement with Art (Craft Programming Idea)
At Trend Hunter, we’re obsessed with eco innovation. In particular, we get our smile on whenever we see garbage recycled into art. It seems that every week there’s a new addition to this category. As a result, we’ve compiled 50 of our favorite uses for garbage in this super gallery. Top 50 Pieces of Garbage Recycled Into Art (SUPER GALLERY)
I hope you have enjoyed this trend hunting experience! Perhaps we’ll see some of these in the library very soon! References:Bartz, Bianca. (2008). Trend Hunting. Retrieved March 25th, 2008 from http://www.trendhunter.com/bianca/
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The thought process in regards to this:
Initially horrified.
Gradually interested.
Eventually finds self wondering if they could add these to my gym.
Thanks to Eric Berlin for the link.
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Thanks for the heads up. I had no idea the book was going to be released as early as this year, let alone in August. I've just been focused on the other book Tom Angleberger has coming out May 1, 2011: HORTON HALFPOTT. This is going to be a good summer for reading.
I cannot wait to see this book when it comes out.