True Crime Documentaries

by Allison Fantetti on Oct 27, 2018

People everywhere have been anxiously waiting for season two of Netflix’s original true crime show, Making a Murderer. In this show the reporter examines the life of Steven Avery, who spent almost two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit. It also examines the possibility of his involvement with a missing woman, Teresa Halback, last seen on his property. Avery’s story has caught attention of Wisconsin residents in particular because he is from Manitowoc County. Now that season two has been released you might be looking for your next true crime fix.

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Frankenstein Turns 200

by Allison Fantetti on Aug 27, 2018

Mary Shelley first published her novel Frankenstein 200 years ago in 1818. Shelley was just 19 when she wrote Frankenstein and is often credited with creating the science fiction genre. You can check out Mary Shelley’s original work or one of the many adaptions.

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SYNC Audio Returns

by Allison Fantetti on May 9, 2018

Teens and fans of young adult works will be happy to hear that SYNC is back.

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Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominees

by Allison Fantetti on Jan 10, 2018

Each year teens around Milwaukee County vote for their favorite book from a list of 15 nominees, the winner wins the Milwaukee County Teen Book Award. The MCTBA was created to promote teen reading and literature by highlighting books published for teens of both quality and appeal.

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