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PurpleWizard50 created a quiz to help you answer the question: What Should You Do This Summer?

1. Yay! It’s finally summer! What do you want to do? a) Check out some sunny beaches. b) Stay at home and read. c) Go to a new and exotic city. d) Visit your friends and relatives.

2. Wow! It’s burning out there! What do you do to cool off? a) Take a dive in an outdoor swimming pool. b) Sit in front of the A/C until your teeth freeze. c) Run through the sprinkler with a home-made paper fan. d) Head to your bestie’s place for a movie marathon in her air-conditioned basement.

3. What’s your favorite summer treat? a) Ice cream sundaes. b) Fresh fruit juice smoothies. c) Icy cold “mocktails.” d) Those twin Popsicles.

4. How would you describe yourself? a) Sporty and fun. b) Bookworm-y and quiet. c) Unique and artsy. d) Social and a great BFF.

5. What is your favorite hobby? a) Playing sports and swimming. b) Reading and being alone. c) Painting or drawing. d) Hanging with your bestie.

Results!

Mostly A’s: Sports are totally your thing. You would rather run around the neighborhood to warm up than sit in a warm woolen blanket — not that that has anything to do with summer. Hit up some beaches and maybe the local pool.

Mostly B’s: You like being lonely. You would rather make a fort out of pillows and sit in there, reading a book for hours. Stay at home this summer and read your favorite books. Or if you’re going out of town, pack an extra suitcase for books!

Mostly C’s: You’re different and artsy. You would rather make your Mother’s Day gifts and cards than buy them from the mall. Check out an exotic country or head to art school. Or art school in an exotic country.

Mostly D’s: You and your BFF are inseparable. You would rather shop with her than shop alone, no contest. This summer, hang with her. Have sleepovers, playdates, shopping sprees, gossip sessions, whatever. Just have fun!

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What kind of person will you marry when you grow up?

1. You admire. . . A) Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama. B) Kanye West & Kim Kardashian. C) Kevin Durant & Gabby Douglass. D) your mom & dad. E) Albert Einstein & Marie Curie.

2. Favorite thing to watch on TV is . . . A) news. B) reality shows. C) sports. D) cartoons. E) science and history shows.

3. Your crush’s hair is . . . A) a buzz cut. B) always perfectly styled. C) tied back in a ponytail or headband. D) just normal. E) kind of messy — but in a good way!

4. Favorite book series: A) Harry Potter. B) Dear Dumb Diary. C) Game Changers. D) Diary of a Wimpy Kid. E) The Mysterious Benedict Society.

5. Where will you get married? A) In a castle. B) On a private tropical island. C) In a giant stadium. D)  At your local church. E) At the Eiffel Tower.

6. Your BFF is . . . A) popular. B) stylish. C) athletic. D) kind. E) smart.

7. If you were a food, you’d be . . . A) Cool Ranch Doritos – zesty! B) ice cream – sweet as can be! C) a protein shake for strength. D) pizza – what could be better? E) a healthy smoothie.

8. When you grow up, your job will be . . . A) President of the United States. B) a famous movie star. C) NBA basketball player. D) teacher. E) a scientist who cures cancer.

10. Once you’re married, you plan to live . . . A) in a big city. B) in Hollywood. C) on a farm. D) in the same neighborhood where you grew up. E) near a large library.

Ready for the results that may determine your entire future?? Keep reading.

If you answered mostly A’s, YOU’LL BE MARRIED TO A POWERFUL LEADER!
You are a strong and confident person, and are destined to marry someone like that too! You like someone who can inspire and lead people. You might marry the President of the United States (if you are not running for President yourself!), a king or queen, someone who owns a giant corporation, or a college sports team coach. Some examples are: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, or Prince Harry. Whoever it is though, hang on for a fun ride to the top!

If you answered mostly B’s, YOU’LL BE MARRIED TO A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY!
You like the spotlight, fame, and fortune. You also have a talent for acting, singing, and general fabulousness. This is why you are destined to marry a Hollywood celebrity. Get ready to travel the world, and rub shoulders with the rich and famous. Some people you might marry are: Taylor Swift, a boy band member (1D anyone??), Selena Gomez, or Zac Efron. But as you rise to the top, remember to stay grounded at heart!

If you answered mostly C’s, YOU’LL BE MARRIED TO AN ATHLETE!
You are a sporty guy or gal. This is why you are destined to marry an athlete. You will start out as friends who play sports together. Some examples of your future Mr. or Mrs. include Derek Jeter, Dwyane Wade, Danika Patrick, Hope Solo, or Tim Tebow.

If you answered mostly D’s, YOU’LL BE MARRIED TO THE BOY OR GIRL NEXT DOOR!
You are down to earth, and appreciate the simple things in life. You don’t need fancy things or money to make you happy, and you will marry someone with similar values. You might already know your future sweetheart right now. It might be the girl next door, or the boy who sits behind you in math class (but will one day be Mr. Awesome!) or your older brother’s best friend.

If you answered mostly E’s, YOU’LL BE MARRIED TO A SUPER-SMART GENIUS!
You are an intelligent person, and this is the main quality in your future mate! Sit around for hours talking about nuclear physics? Check. Translate Harry Potter into 5 languages for fun? Check. Have a contest to see who can recite the most digits of the square root of Pi? Check. Your future Mr. or Mrs. may be the next Einstein or Galileo. One thing is for sure – you will never be bored!

Want to know where you’ll live? Play our M.A.S.H. (Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House) game here.

 

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What Kind of Cookie Are You?

It’s your turn to pick a restaurant for dinner on family night out, so you pick . . . a) your favorite diner. b) pizza. c) tacos with the works!!! d) the new Thai restaurant that opened last week. e) Chinese take-out. Eating at home is so much more cozy than going out.

Time to get a new book from the library! You’re leaning towards . . . a) the next book in the current series you are reading. b) something that’ll make you laugh until you cry. c) the book that inspired the movie you saw last weekend. d) something cool and non-fiction, like a book about your favorite animal. e) sci-fi and fantasy all the way!

You can’t leave the house without wearing your . . .  a) watch! b) favorite sneakers! c) sunglasses! d) headphones! e) backpack!

When it comes to doing long-term homework assignments, you . . . a) plan ahead, wayyyy ahead, and finish it a day early. b) What? There was a long-term assignment?! c) remember it a few days before it’s due, and get it done just in time. d) spend a lot of time thinking of different ideas, and really struggle to decide on one until the last minute. e) put it off until the night before, then knock it out like a champ. No worries.

If you were allowed to do whatever you wanted with your hair, you would . . . a) do something temporary, like hair chalk or a French braid. b) cut it short, if you have long hair, or grow it long, if you have short hair. c) dye it a funky, bright color! d) get a really edgy and fashion-forward cut. e) keep it as it is, since you’re comfortable and happy with your simple style.

Your favorite TV show is . . . a) a teen drama. b) a cartoon. c) a Disney or Nick show with your favorite stars. d) a foreign drama or anime. e) a documentary series.

For your birthday, you would like to . . . a) go bowling. b) have a pizza party. There’s really no such thing as too much pizza. c) ride around town with your best friends in a limousine! d) have a crafting party. e) have a cookout at home.

Your dream pet is a . . . a) cat. b) talking parrot. c) snake. d) ferret. e) dog.

If you picked mostly A’s, you are a SUGAR COOKIE! You like to keep things simple, neat, and awesome. You get along well with everybody–everyone likes you! Sometimes you can be overlooked when there’s a flashier cookie around (ahem, chocolate chocolate chip!), but people find your low-key friendliness very appealing in its own way. Oh, and you always read the book before the movie. Keep being you, sugar cookie. You set the standard for excellence, and you set it very high!

If you picked mostly B’s, you are a SNICKERDOODLE! You’re a total laugh riot. I mean, how could you not be with a name like Snickerdoodle?! You are so, SO much fun to be around. You’re funny and smart, and even if you are easily distracted, your warm spirit makes you easy to forgive . . . and to love!

If you picked mostly C’s, you are a CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE! You like to do everything big and over-the-top. But never too much, which makes you almost perfect. You are the life of the party everywhere you go, and at your center you’ve got a very solid sense of right and wrong. You never want anyone to feel left out, and you always try to make sure everyone you’re with is having a great time.

If you picked mostly D’s, you are a PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE! You are funky to the core! You’ve got style, peanut butter cookie, and you are oh-so-very cool. You’re not loud, but you’re thoughtful and you are constantly absorbing information. You know lots of weird and interesting facts, have unusual hobbies, and always push yourself to try new things. Your greatest fear in life is being bored, but with a spirit like yours, you’ll never have to worry about that happening!

If you picked mostly E’s, you are an OATMEAL COOKIE! Some people think oatmeal cookies are for old, boring people. Those people are wrong. Oatmeal cookies are gosh-darn amazing. You are super low-key and hate being in the spotlight, but that’s because you’re a behind-the-scenes genius. Someone’s got to run the show, right? You’re also really, really good at finding simple solutions to seemingly complicated problems. More importantly, you don’t care what people think about you, and that is simply the best. You don’t have time for silly trends; you’re busy making great discoveries and changing the world!

En-Szu, STACKS Writer

Cookie photo credit: Elena Elisseeva/SuperFusion/SuperStock 

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What’s your Music Personality Style?

Are you a rebellious rocker? A classy classical kid? A peppy popster? Take the quiz to find out!

1. It’s Spirit Week at school! You’re most looking forward to . . . A) Professional Day. You love wearing your fanciest clothes to school once in a while. B) Pajama Day. Chillin’ in your pjs all day sounds pretty awesome! C) Crazy Day. It’s finally a day when you can go wild with your own style! D) School Colors Day. You’ve got the PERFECT pair of sneakers to match your letter jacket. E) Superhero Day. It took you forever to decide between Thor and Spider-Man, but it looks like you’ve finally made the best choice!
2. Summer vacation is so close you can taste it! You can’t wait to . . . A) take that awesome summer writing course you signed up for! B) hang out at the skate park with your best friends. C) explore museums and hone your sketching skills. D) throw the most epic pool parties in the neighborhood. E) cruise the mall and chill at the beach.
3. Your favorite sport is . . . A) tennis. B) snowboarding. C) figure skating. D) basketball (because BALL IS LIFE). E) football.
4. It’s your turn to pick a movie for family movie night. Your obvious choice is . . . A) a really thoughtful documentary about the environment. B) something scary or action-packed. Nothing boring and slow for you! C) a really cool anime movie. D) a musical. You love it when the characters sing and dance! E) a comedy. Who doesn’t love a good laugh?
5. Your favorite candy is . . .  A) fruit. It’s nature’s candy! B) gummy bears! C) chocolate. ALL the chocolate! D) the latest, trendiest craze in confections! E) lollipops!
6. Your bag style of choice is . . . A) something sophisticated and grown-up like a well-structured leather bag. B) Uh . . . my pockets? C) a really fantastic printed tote you bought at a flea market. D) a bright and funky backpack. E) the trendiest new it-bag. 
7. When you’re older, you think it would be really cool to live in . . .  A) Rome, Italy. B) Berlin, Germany. C) Bangkok, Thailand. D) New York City. E) Los Angeles, California.
8. You most pride yourself in your . . . A) maturity and responsibility. B) sense of humor. C) creativity. D) coolness. E) sunny spirit.

If you answered mostly A’s, you are Classical Music. You believe in high-quality things that never go out of style. You’re always dressed tastefully, remember which piece of flatware to use at fancy dinners, never have a bad hair day (or are really good at hiding it when you do), and parents basically adore you because you are so mature. Your friends love you, too, because even if you like to play by the rules the majority of the time, you’re a very loyal, responsible, and high-quality friend.

If you answered mostly B’s, you are Rock Music. You are kind of a rebel. You like to live life loud, and you are really good at finding a way to have a great time no matter what. You love a great prank, but you’ve also got a great heart. Even if you’re a bit loud, you’re a really good listener and your friends appreciate that you are genuinely interested in being there for them. Plus, you’re always thinking of excellent ways to cheer them up on bad days!

If you answered mostly C’s, you are Jazz Music. You are a free-spirited, ultra-creative soul who is just too innovative for these times. You may be labeled “quirky” or even “strange,” but you’re definitely just ahead of your time. You have the unique ability to appreciate a wide range of things, and you seem to always be discovering some unusual and cool film, book, or song to share with your friends.

If you answered mostly D’s, you are Hip Hop Music. You are the hippest person you know. You’ve got spirit AND style! The crowd is always looking to you for direction. Guaranteed: the day after you debut a new look, at least ONE other person will be rocking that style, too. You basically drip coolness 24/7, but what people love about you most is how easygoing and fun you are, too.

If you scored mostly E’s, you are Pop Music. You are the sunniest, happiest, peppiest person for a thousand miles in every direction. Has anyone ever even seen you not smiling? You live for warm weather, laughter, sugary sweets, and friends. But just because you like the best things in life doesn’t mean that you can’t be deep, too. You wear your heart on your sleeve, and sometimes it can hurt, but you always bounce back. That’s why everyone loves you!

En-Szu, STACKS Writer

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Personality Quiz: Which Book Genre Are You?

With so many books to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by what’s out there. Searching for books by genre is a great way to narrow down your options. Are you curious to know which book genre matches your personality? Are just looking to read something new and different? Take this quiz to find out which genre fits you best!

When you grow up, you want to be . . . A) a writer. B) an actor. C) an artist. D) a teacher.

Your favorite after-school activity is . . .  A) the Quidditch team. B) the drama club. C) the art club. D) the yearbook committee.

On a movie night, you’re most likely watching . . . A) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. B) Despicable Me. C) The Lego Movie. D) Frozen.

When eating out at a restaurant, you . . .  A) always try something new. You like to experiment with dishes you’ve never had before. B) tell the waiter a joke. What did bacon say to the tomato? Lettuce get together! C) draw an elaborate scene on your placemat. Extra crayons, please! D) order the same thing you always get. You can’t beat a side of French fries!

The cover of the last book you read . . . A) looks dark and mysterious. B) makes you giggle. It reminds you of the most hilarious part of the story. C) features a really cool illustration. D) shows a picture of a kid just like you!

Tonight you are most likely to have a dream about . . .  A) going on an adventure in an alternate universe. B) playing a funny prank on a sibling or friend. C) becoming a famous artist one day. D) hanging out with your friends at school.

You are most afraid of . . . A) nothing! You are a fearless explorer! B) anyone without a sense of humor. You can’t imagine a life without laughter! C) your baby sister spilling something on your favorite book. The pictures would get ruined! D) arguing with your best friend. No one likes a disagreement!

Ready to find out which book genre you are? Count up your answers to find out!

If you answered mostly A’s: Your book genre is adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy. You are an explorer and an adventurer at heart. You wish you could attend Hogwarts or visit the Underland. You’re still not convinced that demi-gods don’t exist, and when it comes to reading, you’re ready to enter into a whole new world!

If you answered mostly B’s: Your book genre is humor and comedy. The sweet sound of laughter is like music to your ears, and you’re great at cheering up your friends or siblings with quotes from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. One year, you dressed up as Captain Underpants for Halloween. Hey, maybe someday you will become a comedian!

If you answered mostly C’s: Your book genre is graphic novels. You are an artist; you believe that no book is complete without images. You even create your own comics when you are bored. You are Wonderstruck when awesome drawings are an essential part of the story; it just makes you Smile. (Haha! Did you see what I did there? Wonderstruck and Smile are both book titles! Pretty clever, right?)

If you answered mostly D’s: Your book genre is realistic fiction. You love to read books that guide you on surviving school, dealing with friendship drama, or embracing your dorky side. You know there’s nothing better than reading about scenarios that could happen to you. Your favorite part of any story is feeling like the main characters become your friends!

Marisa, STACKS Intern

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What Are Your favorites from A-Z?

CatEyes484 created this ABC quiz for you. Go to the Message Board to leave your answers and see what everyone else wrote. Some of these questions are kind of hard! Favorite yo-yo brand??? My favorite yogurt is blueberry. Does that count?

1. Favorite animal?
2. Favorite brand?
3. Favorite color?
4. Favorite drink?
5. Favorite emotion?
6. Favorite food?
7. Favorite gummy candy?
8. Favorite horse?
9. Favorite ice cream?
10. Favorite joke?
11. Favorite kin?
12. Favorite lollipop?
13. Favorite month?
14. Favorite nighttime memory?
15. Favorite origami?
16. Favorite pizza?
17. Favorite quality?
18. Favorite record?
19. Favorite Skittles flavor?
20. Favorite treat?
21. Favorite Under Armour item?
22. Favorite Valentine’s Day memory?
23. Favorite warrior?
24. Favorite XOXO note?
25. Favorite yo-yo brand?
26. Favorite zoo?

Do you have your own ABC quiz questions? Leave them in the Comments!

Sonja, STACKS Staffer

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What’s Your Leprechaun Name?

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and we want you to be ready with your leprechaun name in case you meet a leprechaun! Here’s how it works. Find the first initial of your first name in the list below. That word is your leprechaun first name. Then look at the list of the numbers below and pick your luckiest number. That word is your leprechaun last name. For example, my name begins with an S and my lucky number is 10, so my leprechaun name would be Goldie McElfin.

• A-Dancing
• B-Buckles
• C-Pixie
• D-Misty
• E-Jolly
• F-Toadstool
• G-Wee
• H-Clover
• I-Blarney
• J-Emerald
• K-Twirling
• L- Twee
• M- Windy
• N-Greenie
• O-Fiddle
• P- Lucky
• Q- Fortune
• R- Blackthorn
• S-Goldie
• T-Peevish
• U- Jig
• V – Leaping
• W-Mischief
• X- Paddy
• Y-Magic
• Z- Wishes

1. McTrickster
2. O’Cobbler
3. O’Rainbow
4. McSprite
5. McGolden
6. McCharm
7. O’Lucky
8. O’Looney
9. McShoemaker
10. McElfin

Hope you have a fun and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Sonja, STACKS Staffer

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Who Is Your Fictional Valentine?

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! I don’t know about you, but I love Valentine’s Day. I can’t wait to get together with my best friends, make pizza, eat ice cream, and watch bad movies (obviously, the greatest Valentine’s Day tradition ever)! But for those of you who are feeling romantic, we decided to give you a very special, love-themed Valentine Personality Quiz! Since, you know, regular people are just not as good as fictional characters, we’re allowing our imaginations to run free to dream up the dreamiest of valentines: your favorite book characters.

1. Your idea of a perfect date is: a) dinner and a movie–classic. b) ice skating followed by hot chocolate at your favorite cafe. c) theme park! d) a walk in the great outdoors. e) a concert.
2. In your free time, you are most likely: a) playing a game of pick-up basketball with your friends. b) reading a book. c) pulling pranks on a family member. d) volunteering at the local animal shelter. e) setting things on fire.
3. To you, the best Valentine’s Day gift would be: a) a teddy bear. b) a book thoughtfully picked out just for you. c) candy! ALL THE CANDY! d) a beautiful bouquet of flowers. e) gifts are for losers, but some cash would be really sweet.
4. Your dream Valentine wears: a) flannel and jeans. b) something dressy and smart. c) a witty t-shirt. d) the coziest of sweaters. e) a leather jacket.
5. At school, your favorite subject is: a) history. b) chemistry. c) lunch. d) language arts. e) playing hooky.
6. What’s a big no-no for you? a) nail-biting. b) not reading for fun. c) being too serious. d) not liking animals. e) following the rules all the time.
7. You and your valentine are a) always on time. b) always swapping book or movie recommendations. c) always joking around. d) always looking for ways to be more environmentally-friendly. e) always getting into trouble together.
8. The first thing you notice about your Valentine is his/her: a) strength. b) brains. c) sense of humor. d) kindness. e) looks.
9. Your favorite breakfast is: a) pancakes! b) breakfast smoothie. c) PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST! d) fresh fruits and oatmeal. e) coffee.
10. Your dream vacation would be: a) a historical tour in a European city. b) a week at a lake cabin, reading books all day by the water. c) Disney World! d) a safari trip. e) a trip to a huge, exciting city with a cool music scene.

If you picked mostly A’s, you got the all-star. Your valentine? Hermione Granger or Percy Jackson. Your dream valentine is one of those all-around good people with a heart of gold and really high standards. He/she is a real leader, and together, you’ll be unstoppable. You keep it classy. Even your parents and best friend are fans!

If you picked mostly B’s, you got the quiet genius. Your valentine is Amy Cahill or Neville Longbottom. Even though your valentine isn’t super-flashy on the outside, he/she is definitely a brainy rock star. As a team, no one can beat you guys at trivia. Your to-read list is about to get a whole lot longer, since your valentine is also really great at recommending the perfect book. And your sweetie always gets you the perfect, most thoughtful gifts. Talk about a fairy tale romance!

If you picked mostly C’s, you got the class clown. Your book valentine is Jamie Kelly or Greg Heffley. You love having a good time and your valentine knows exactly how to turn every situation into a laugh-fest! Be prepared to deal with a LOT of cleverly concealed whoopee cushions and fake bugs on your desk. But hey, life’s definitely much more interesting that way!

If you picked mostly D’s, you got the free spirit. Your ideal match is someone like Luna Lovegood or Rowley Jefferson. Smart and whimsical, your valentine is a really great listener and knows exactly how to make you feel important and cared for. You’ll be spending a lot of time outside, playing with animals, and learning how to make delicious vegan cookies together. Sounds pretty sweet!

If you picked mostly E’s, you got the baddie. You love a rebel like Mackenzie Hollister or Draco Malfoy. Do you solemnly swear that you are up to no good? So does your partner-in-crime. Though your times together can get kind of rocky, you’ll still have a total blast breaking the rules and making your (dark) mark on the world.

Which book valentine did YOU get? Share in the Comments below!

See ya next time,

En-Szu, STACKS Writer

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Personality Quiz: What Magical Creature Are You?

One of the best parts of reading fantasy books is escaping to an entirely different world for a while. Do you ever wish you could bring a piece of those magical universes back into your own life?  Who wouldn’t want Dobby the house-elf or Mr. Tumnus the faun for a friend? Take this quiz to find out what mythical creature you would be!

If you could choose anywhere to go on your own adventure, you would pick . . .  A) a country where you could go and help the sick. B) a dark forest with lots of unknown creatures. C) a cave far beneath the surface of the earth. D) a crowded city square where you could snoop around and people-watch.

You prefer when the weather is . . .  A) hot, hot, hot! B) humid and cloudy. C) warm with a slight breeze. D) cool and foggy.

Select your favorite book series: A) Harry Potter. B) The Chronicles of Narnia. C) The Hobbit. D) Artemis Fowl.

Your worst quality is . . . A) strictness. B) boisterousness. C) laziness. D) silliness.

If you could have a superpower, it would be . . .A) flying. B) unparalleled speed. C) breathing fire. D) magical abilities that no one else has.

You’ve never really liked . . .  A) people who are unkind to others. B) losing races. C) being bossed around by anyone. D) the top shelf in the pantry.

Sometimes you worry about . . .  A) failing a test. B) remembering someone’s name after you meet him or her. C) losing your temper. D) being too funny for your own good.

Every once in a while, you like to . . . A) get some quality exercise. B) go outside and get some fresh air. C) have a dance party by yourself. D) spend a whole day in your pajamas.

Your bad habit is . . . A) you’re too serious sometimes. B) you occasionally forget to follow the rules. C) sometimes you lose your temper. D) you love to prank your friends.

If you answered mostly A’s: You are a Phoenix!
The phoenix bursts into flames when it dies and is then reborn from its ashes. As a phoenix, you are extremely focused and driven to accomplish your goals. Your tears also have healing powers, so by nature, you like to help others. You are very loyal to all of your friends and loved ones.

If you answered mostly B’s: You are a Centaur!
Centaurs have the body and legs of a horse, with the torso, arms, and head of a human. You are both untamed and logical. You feel at home with nature. Sometimes, you might get a little bit loud, but you also form unbreakable bonds with your friends – after all you have a lot of them, and they are your pack!

If you answered mostly C’s: You are a Dragon!
Dragons are serpent-like, flying reptiles. You are fierce – a force to be reckoned with! You are usually the leader of any activity, but you also aren’t afraid to go it alone if you have to. Your friends would say you have a bold, bright personality, and that you always dream big.

If you answered mostly D’s: You are a Goblin. Goblins are dwarf-like creatures that can be mischievous. You might be small in size, but you can do anything you set your mind to. You are very good at math, and can count money like it’s nobody’s business. You’re also very clever, and your friends say you come up with the best jokes and pranks.

Marisa, STACKS Intern

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What’s Your Winter Name?

It’s officially wintertime! Yay! Now that we’re all getting used to the cold. You may already know your Christmas Elf Name, but we have a new winter name generator today.

Find the first initial of your first name in the list below. That word is your winter first name. Then look at the list of the months below and find the month of your birthday. That word is your winter last name. For example, my name begins with an E and my birthday is in March, so my new winter name would be Snowflake Skates.

So grab a hot chocolate and find out what your very own winter name is!

• A – Snowy
• B – Frosty
• C – Gingerbread
• D – Icy
• E – Snowflake
• F – Frozen
• G – Peppermint
• H – Cozy
• I – Twinkling
• J – Sparkling
• K – Cider
• L – Toasty
• M – Cocoa
• N – Pinecone
• O – Evergreen
• P – Windy
• Q – Chilly
• R – Polar
• S – Flurry
• T – Crystal
• U – Glacial
• V – Icicle
• W – Snuggle
• X – Arctic
• Y – Blizzard
• Z – Winter

• January – Cookie
• February – Chocolate
• March – Skates
• April – Cabin
• May – Fireplace
• June – Mittens
• July – Sled
• August – Sweater
• September – Boots
• October – Ski slope
• November – Cloud
• December – Long-Johns

Happy winter, everyone!

En-Szu, STACKS Writer

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Which Holiday Present Is Best For You?

It’s holiday time and everyone is probably asking you what you want for Christmas or Hanukkah. Well, here is a personality quiz to help you simplify your answer. Answer these questions to find out your holiday present personality.

1. It’s a snow day! You spend the day . . . A) outside building snowmen and having sled races with your friends. B) reorganizing your closet and playing dress-up. C) making a dent in your ever-growing to-read list. D) learning how to knit. E) playing your favorite video game.
2. Your class is having a holiday party and you’re in charge of dessert. What do you bring? A) Whatever your mom picks out will be fine. B) Cupcakes from your favorite (trendiest) bakery in town. C) An apple pie made from a recipe that’s been in your family for generations. D) A cake you decorated yourself. E) You were supposed to bring dessert??? Oops.
3. Your mom wants to take a family photo for the holidays. You pick an outfit that . . . A) looks like your regular everyday uniform of jeans and a T-shirt. B) took forty hours to plan because you gotta look hip and perfect! C) is sensible and cute, so you wear your favorite winter sweater. D) is colorful and bright. E) represents your unique and quirky personality: your favorite tee and a Santa hat.
4. Your favorite subject in school is . . . A) Phys Ed. B) Social Studies. C) Language Arts. D) Art. E) Computers.
5. ‘Tis the season to give! You give back during the holidays by . . .  A) organizing a fundraiser to help preserve wildlife habitats. B) running a clothing drive. C) donating loved books to your local library. D) volunteering in an animal shelter. E) serving meals at a homeless shelter.
6. Your favorite book genre is . . .  A) non-fiction. B) realistic fiction. C) fantasy. D) mystery. E) funny books.
7. Your favorite food is . . . A) sandwiches. B) sushi. C) pizza. D) chocolate. E) ice cream.
8. Your dream winter getaway vacation is . . . A) a snowboarding trip. B) a fabulous city with excellent shopping options. C) a tropical beach where you can stretch out and read a great book. D) a safari. E) a rainforest adventure.
9. Your friends would best describe you as . . . A) intense. B) stylish. C) loyal. D) artistic. E) funny.

If you answered mostly A’s: Sports and outdoor adventure gear
You’re super-curious and love a physical challenge, so equipment to prepare you for action-packed adventures is your holiday present personality. As someone who’s upbeat and likes to stay active, you’re happy to spend all winter out in the snow playing games with your friends. What could make those games better than a new football or walkie-talkie set? You keep doing you, kid adventurer. Just remember to leave outdoor activities outdoors — slam-dunks are best executed on the basketball court, not in the living room!

If you answered mostly B’s: Clothing
You’re a whip-smart fashion lover who will settle for nothing less than the perfect winter outfit this holiday season. You understand that staying warm doesn’t mean you have to look dumpy — layers are your best friend! And you know how to rock them with flair. A little wardrobe update is all it takes to get you in the holiday spirit this season. Everyone knows you’re at least ten steps ahead of the curve and are willing to wear some of the most outrageous things in the name of style. Turn that freshly-shoveled driveway into your personal catwalk!

If you answered mostly C’s: Books
Your friends know you as a trustworthy, loyal, and dependable person who will stick it out to the very end. Your personality is low-key and thoughtful, and the gift of a book picked out just for you is guaranteed to brighten up your holiday season. A classic gift that never goes out of style, books are the perfect present for a laid-back but brainy friend. After all, what better way is there to pass the cold winter months than inside curled up with an awesome book?

If you answered mostly D’s: Art supplies
You’re a creative, free-spirited individual who likes to march to the beat of your own drum. That’s why people love you! You want a gift that will allow you to express yourself, so your holiday present personality is the most creative of all. You’re happiest spending the holiday season constructing masterpieces and learning new arts and crafts. All of your friends are going to have a great time telling everyone that they knew you before you were famous.

If you answered mostly E’s: Video games
Real life is awesome, but you’d rather be calling the shots in a different universe — which is why your holiday present drops you off in a virtual world! You’re a risk-taker and like to choose your own adventure. Whether you’re battling dragons or racing cars (or both), your fantasy universe is full of fast-paced action and excitement. You have great energy and really pump up everyone around you. It’s not going to be a party without you around!

Hope this helps you with your holiday list! Leave a Comment to tell us what gifts you are hoping to get this year.

En-Szu, STACKS Writer

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Take CycloneVampire’s Personality Quiz!

This Personality Quiz is creative because the results will come from you! Answer the following questions and then write in the Comments what your personality type is. The results can be as creative as you are!

The questions were written by CycloneVampire7 who says, “I love these things, and have always wanted to make one, so yep. Here it is!”

1. What is your favorite color? (There. I said it.) A) Warm colors such as brown, red, gold, orange. B) Rich colors such as emerald green, purple, lapis. (Look it up.) C) NEONS!!! (Me: Totally! XD!) D) Black.
2. What are your hobbies? (These are just a couple I came up with.) A) Reading (Me: XD!!!) B) Writing! (Me: Yay! Keep going!) C) Drawing D) Other (Me: Please tell me what it is in the Comments! Pwetty pls?)
3. Your friends . . . ? A) I have TONS and they all would support me with their lives if they had to!!!(You’re just extremely perky, aren’t you? Lol. You: YEP!!! ) B) I have my own special group. We like to talk about random stuff. #MEME! (Me: You just had to, didn’t you?) C) I have my besties! We like retro! Yahoo! The party doesn’t start till we- (Me: I’m so sorry, but I had to stop you there. Super sorry.) D) My bestie. We talk about deep stuff like poems and such. (Me: O.o)
4. Fave book? (It actually tells a lot . . .) A) I like reading animal stories and the like. All the classics as well. B) Science fiction/Fantasy. I’m not as techie as you think. Seriously! C) Romance and stuff like Twilight or The Fault in Our Stars (both for ages 12 and up). D) Anything dark/scary. It could also be deep or well written.
5. Did you like this? I’m also sorry if it sounded stereotypical. I didn’t mean to, honest. (DON’T ADD THIS! IT DOESN’T COUNT FOR YOUR FINAL ANSWER!!!) A) Well . . . It was somewhat stereotypical, but all in all, I LOVED IT!!! B) It kinda offended me . . . Still OK though.(Me: I’m so sorry!) C) Phsshaaaa, girl, I loved it! (Me: Awwww . . . Thanks!) D) ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! THIS WAS THE WORST, MOST STEREOTYPICAL QUIZ I’VE EVER SEEN!!!!! Society these days! (Me: *whimper*.) E) It was pretty good for your first one! It’s really hard sometimes to make a personality quiz that does NOT sound stereotypical. (Me: Thank you! I’ll take that into account!)

Ready for the results? You have to create your results! YOU tell US what your personality is! Leave a Comment with your creative result for this creative personality quiz!

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Personality Quiz: What Superpower Would You Have?

It can be fun to envision how different life would be if we each developed our own superpowers. At one point or another, you probably wished that you had supersonic speed or the ability to fly. I know I have! Dare to take this quiz and discover what epic superpower you would have.

1. You can be described in one word as . . .  A) quiet. B) tough. C) sneaky.
2. When you have extra time on the weekends, you . . . A) stay home and play video games. B) play sports and exercise. C) spend hours reading books and doing puzzles.
3. Not that this would ever happen, but if you were late to school and got locked out, you would . . .  A) sit outside the front door until a teacher found you. B) kick the door or window open. C) sneak into the janitor’s shed and find the spare key. 
4. When someone makes fun of you at school, you wish you could . . . A) disappear. B) punch a wall. C) think of something smart to say back.
5. You enjoy listening to . . .  A) cheery pop songs. B) loud rock music to get you PUMPED! C) nothing too noisy that could break your concentration.
6. Your favorite game to play is . . . A) hide and seek. B) football. C) Monopoly.
7. Your favorite subject in school is . . . A) Reading. B) Physical education. C) Math.

Ready for your results? Now for the moment of truth! Which superpower would you have?

If you answered mostly A’s:  You have the power of Invisibility!
In stressful situations you tend to want to disappear. You are quiet and timid. With the power of invisibility you could vanish in the blink of an eye! You could sneak out of places without people noticing, or play hilarious pranks on friends!

If you answered mostly B’s: You have Super Strength!
Being strong and powerful definitely has its advantages! You could perform outrageous tasks from opening tight jars and bottles to lifting cars and breaking blocks of stone!

If you answered mostly C’s: You have Mind Control!
With the ability to read and control people’s minds, life would be easy but also dangerous! You could persuade a teacher to give you a good grade, make your parents raise your weekly allowance, or basically do anything you wanted!

—Amanda, STACKS Intern

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Which Goosebumps Monster Are YOU?

Villainy. Terror. Mischief.  All words to describe the monsters that wreak havoc in the Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine. The menacing ghouls that fill the pages of the books each have their quirks that make their “monster-nalities” absolutely wretched! Take the Goosebumps Monster Quiz to see which ghoul is your rightful alter-ego.

Are you the trash-talking Slappy with a heart of pure cold, the vengeful Mummy, the devilish Scarecrow, the dastardly Lawn Gnomes, or the beastly Abominable Snowman? Discover your innermost wicked trait and see which Goosebumps monster you truly are.

Take the quiz. Which monster are you? Post it in the Comments.

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Personality Quiz: What Is Your Fashion Style?What would you wear to a birthday party? A) The outfit you saw Selena Gomez wear to the Kids Choice Awards. B) A cool Under Armour shirt. C) A collared shirt and khakis. D) A glittery shirt you embellished yourself. E) A t-shirt and jeans.Your favorite colors include . . .  A) black and white. B) your team’s colors. C) pink and mint green. D) turquoise and purple. E) red and blue.You find the best clothes at . . . A) Justice. B) Sports Authority. C) Abercrombie. D) thrift shops. E) Old Navy.If the paparazzi caught you first thing in the morning, you would be wearing . . . A) the latest fashions. You just went shopping at the mall yesterday. B) T-shirt, shorts, and adidas flip flops. C) a polo shirt and matching pants. D) a tie-dyed shirt, ripped jeans, and Chuck Taylors. E) sweats. C’mon! You just woke up! Your restaurant style is . . . A) Planet Hollywood. Maybe you’ll spot some celebs!  B) Outback Steakhouse. You have a big appetite! C) Cheesecake Factory. A little fancy, a lot fun. D) Medieval Times – knights jousting and eating meat with your hands. Now that’s a meal! E) McDonald’s. They don’t call them Happy Meals for nothin’. Your favorite birthday party theme is . . . A) spa. B) sports. C) everything coordinated in your favorite color. D) art and crafts. E) Frozen movie.Your favorite article of clothing . . . A) skinny jeans B) an athlete’s jersey C) a 3-piece suit D) glitter-painted sneakers you made yourself. E) a white t-shirt.Your worst nightmare before picture day would be. . . A) you try on a million outfits and still can’t decide what to wear. B) Dude, it’s only a picture. Who cares? C) your outfit doesn’t match perfectly. D) your mom makes you wear something “normal.” E) the sweater your mom made you wear is super-itchy. You keep your homework in . . . A) a cute and trendy tote bag that goes with your outfit. B) your gym bag. C) a sensible, plain backpack with your initials monogrammed on it. D) a cool bag you made yourself. E) your favorite cartoon character backpack.Your favorite fashion season is . . . A) You love every fashion season! B) summer — relaxed and casual in shorts and a tank top. C) fall — awesome back-to-school clothes! D) spring – you love the fresh energy of bright spring colors. E) winter — cozy in turtlenecks and oversize sweaters.

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Choose Your Own Adventure Personality Quiz Results!

Hey, y’all! Have you been participating in our Choose Your Own Adventure series this month? In case you missed it, check out Part 1

, Part 2,  Part 3, and Part 4! At the end of each chapter, you had a few choices of what the character should do next. The answers you chose at the end of each segment were really part of a larger personality quiz. So, wanna know what your adventure hero personality is? Check out the answers below!Percy Jackson

. Even in the absolute worst scenarios, you’ve got the strength to not only keep your own chin up but also encourage everyone else on your team! You are balanced, trustworthy, and dependable. Even if you sometimes behave impulsively, you take full responsibility for your actions. You’re an excellent listener, a real people-person, and are up for almost any kind of adventure . . . even the super-bizarre!

If you picked mostly B’s: You are THE FAITHFUL SIDEKICK.
You are Fred or George Weasley from Harry Potter

. You’re a bit of a troublemaker, and you just want everyone to lighten up and stop taking everything so seriously! Even if you sometimes cause more problems than you help solve, you’re a key part of the group. Your heart is in the right place and you’re loyal to the very end, which is really all that matters!

If you picked mostly C’s: You are THE MASTERMIND.
You are Amy Cahill from The 39 Clues

. You’d like to avoid the spotlight at all costs and you’re the brain of the group. You like to look before you leap, and you are a wizard at digging up information on just about anything. You’re a bit of a bookworm and while you prefer to leave risk-taking to other people, if someone you care about is really in danger, you’re not afraid to jump to his or her defense!

If you picked mostly D’s: You are THE LIFESAVER.
You are a character from the I Survived

series. Whatever mishap comes your way, you can handle it! If you’re on a group adventure, you’re definitely the practical problem solver and can be counted on to have extra snacks and a first aid kit in your backpack. You’re also probably the only one carrying a backpack.

If you picked mostly E’s: You are THE DAREDEVIL.
You are Sadie Kane from the Kane Chronicles

. When you’ve set your mind to a task, there is absolutely no stopping you, no matter what! You’re a real risk-taker and your bravery inspires everyone around you, even if they are a little worried that you’ll end up injured. Because of your adventurous spirit, you often find yourself discovering cool new things and making friends in the strangest of places.

Well, who’d you get?? Share your result in the Comments below! And join the Readathon

tomorrow, too!

Thanks for playing, guys. Till next time,

 — En-Szu, STACKS Staffer

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Welcome back to Choose Your Own Adventure! In a choose-your-own-adventure story, you read a chapter and then you get a few choices of what the character should do next. Have you read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 yet? Pay attention to your answer choices because when the story is done, your answers will reveal the adventure hero you are most like.

Part 4

The door bursts open, sending a blinding light everywhere. You skid to a stop. The rain seems to stop, too. You can’t see anything so you squint your eyes, but you still can’t make out anything.  A second later, you hear a deafening BOOM and feel a gust of wind so strong it literally sweeps you off your feet. You’re knocked backwards and land on your back in the mud, which does not feel good at all.

You cough and blink the dirt out of your eyes, groaning and rolling over onto your stomach. You roll over onto something hard that pokes you in the rib painfully.

“Ouch!” you holler. Sitting up, you see that you rolled onto a giant leather-bound book. On the cover, in giant letters, are the words OPEN ME. You scramble away and stand up. You look up and the sky is clear again. You look towards the spot where the door was and see nothing. The tree that you just watched explode is standing tall and whole.

You . . .

A) can’t deal with this situation alone. You take the book back home, planning to take it to a librarian who might know more about it.

B) are totally excited by this new development! You hide the book in a safe spot and will come back for it tomorrow. Right now, you’re pretty hungry. Dinner first, adventure later!

C) know that books that come out of nowhere are dangerous. You learned how to start a fire at summer camp last year, so you build one and throw the book into the flames. Good riddance!

D) study the outside of the book before deciding what to do next. You’re so curious, but you want to play it safe. You want to do more research on the make of the book and find out who made it.

E) open the book!

What would YOU do? Share your answer in the Comments below! And check back for the next installment of the story.

 Are you coming to the Readathon?

See ya next time,

 — En-Szu, STACKS Staffer

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Welcome back to Choose Your Own Adventure! In a choose-your-own-adventure story, you read a chapter and then you get a few choices of what the character should do next. For the STACKS Adventure Books Bash, we’re celebrating adventure with a choose-your-own-adventure story written by me! Have you read Part 1 and Part 2 yet? Pay attention to your answer choices because when the story is done, your answers will reveal the adventure hero you are most like. Are you ready???

Part 3

You know it’s going to be dark soon, and also time for dinner, but you are mesmerized by your new discovery. Curiosity gets the best of you, and you reach out and pull on the knob.

Nothing budges.

You try twisting and pushing, but nothing happens. The door is totally stuck. Frustrated, you plop down on the grass and watch the last rays of the sun as it slides behind the horizon.

After a while, you start to feel chilly and kind of hungry, so you decide to go home. As you stand up, though, the ground beneath you starts to tremble. As the trembling intensifies, you hear a loud rattling noise. You look over and see that the door is shaking and bright light is seeping out from the edges.

Scared, you start crawling backwards. The sky, which was completely clear only a moment ago, is full of dark clouds. With a loud CRACK, rain begins pouring from the sky. The wind picks up and intensifies until you feel like you’re being battered by rain on all sides.

You start running towards a large tree in the middle of the field, thinking you can hide in it, when suddenly a bolt of lightning slices through the air and strikes the tree, exploding it. Screaming, you start running back towards the woods and your house. The ground is getting muddy and you are slipping and sliding, so it’s taking you a long time to cover the last twenty yards. Before you can process what’s happening, another bolt of lightning strikes a small shrub only a few yards to your left.  You keep running and lightning strikes another patch of grass to your right. You’re about a foot away from the door, which is still shaking violently like someone—or something—is trying to escape.

You . . .

A) knock and see if anyone answers.

B) keep running for a place to hide!

C) try to remember everything you learned in wilderness safety class. You remember something about lying face down on the ground. That might not be the most accurate memory, but it’ll do—so you do it.

D) know that metal conducts electricity in a thunderstorm so you do NOT touch that metal doorknob.

E) pull on the knob! You need to get indoors and you need to get indoors NOW!

What would YOU do? Share your answer in the Comments below! And check back for the next installment of the story.

 Also, please plan to come to the Readathon!

See ya next time,

 — En-Szu, STACKS Staffer

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What Ice Cream Flavor Are You?

1. You like to eat your ice cream . . . A) atop a warm piece of apple pie. B) from a waffle cone. C) in a giant sundae. D) from a cup.
2. Your favorite topping is . . .  A) whipped cream and a cherry. You’re so classic! B) rainbow sprinkles! You love some extra color and crunch.  C) hot fudge. Extra chocolate, please! D) chocolate crunchies. Yummy and sophisticated!
3. If an avalanche of ice cream were coming right at you, you would . . . A) drizzle chocolate sauce onto it from an airplane. B) sculpt it into beautiful shapes. C) dive right in and eat your way out of the ice cream rubble.  D) practice snowboarding tricks off the chocolate chunk cliffs!
4. Choose a vacation destination.  A) London. B) New York. C) Florida D) California.
5. If you drove an ice cream truck, the song it would play is . . .  A) “Classic” by MKTO. B) “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction

. C) “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. D)”“Really Don’t Care” by Demi Lovato.

Your favorite summer footwear is . . . A) tennis shoes. B) barefoot. C) flip-flops. D) fancy sandals.

Choose a dessert besides ice cream.  A) Sugar cookies. Simple but delicious! B) Cupcakes. Do we have funfetti sprinkles? C) Brownies. Bring on the chocolate! D) Thin Mints. Can I have a glass of milk, please?

The word that describes you best is . . . A) kind. B) curious. C) cheerful. D) edgy.

Ready to find out what ice cream flavor you are? Count up your answers to find out!

If you answered mostly A’s: You are vanilla bean!
Cool, traditional, and always one of the most popular – that’s you! There’s no drama when it comes to you, which makes you an incredible friend to have! You are a warm and comforting friend, and you get along with everyone.

If you answered mostly B’s: You are rainbow sherbet!
You’re adventurous and curious about everything, and you’ve got a great head on your shoulders! You’ve got an exotic flair, and people are always interested in learning more about you. You always know how to keep friends entertained, and you have a brilliant creative spark!

If you answered mostly C’s: You are chocolate fudge brownie!
You are totally decadent – hanging out with you is like living in the lap of luxury. You live life to the fullest, and you know that chocolate is the best way to cheer up anyone who’s down. Nobody can resist your generous and cheerful personality!

If you answered mostly D’s: You are mint chocolate chip!
You’re a little different, and most importantly, you are super-refreshing. You are calm, refined, and always keep your cool. Don’t forget the chocolate chips – you’ve got a bit of an edgy side as well, and it’s part of what makes you so interesting!

—Marisa, STACKS Intern

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