My Journey as a Teen Blogger: Guest post by Aneeqah
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: the best way – the very best way – to serve teens well is to know them, spend time with them. And to spend time reading their blogs! There are some amazing teen bloggers out there reading books and sharing what they think. We’ve talked before to Marissa and Jasmine from Beneath the Moon and Stars, now meet Aneeqay from My Not So Real Life.
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Filed under: Aneeqah, Guest Post, Teen Services

About Karen Jensen, MLS
Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 32 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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I moved to Texas in the summer of last year for my husband's job. Left a library job I loved, friends I loved – had to start over just like you. I feel your pain. It's hard as an adult to. It is also why I started this blog, which I love and gives me a new way to be a teen services librarian. Plus, I got to meet you! So it's all good. Thanks for this guest post.
Even though we all know how important librarians and teachers are to teens, it's really nice to read a personal account of it. And–looking forward to reading more of your true voice Aneeqah (so I'm now a follower of your blog). 🙂
I'm glad I'm not the only one that felt the pain of moving! It really sucks! I am very glad that I got to meet you though, definitely a huge plus of living in Texas. =) Thanks for inviting me to your blog!!
Thank you so much, Sarah!! Librarians have always played such a huge role in my life, and I know that they will in the future. They're so important, and I love them all! =)
I loved your post, Aneeqah (and I went over to your blog to check out your other reviews. I'm with you on the whole insta!love thing). I had a few different teachers and librarians who had an incredible impact on my love of reading, and eventually of writing, too (though they had to drag me kicking and screaming to that stage, because I SO did not want to be like my writer-mother). Way to go!
Aneeqah I loved reading your personal journey regarding book blogging and how you came to love books! I think it's so great that books and librarians have had such an impact on your life. It's funny, I don't think librarians realize just how much they can impact our lives – if not personally, then by running the libraries where we can always find a safe spot to land and read a book!
Love you Anneqah! Cant wait to see you soon!
L