MORE 'TEEN-INVOLVEMENT' POSTS
On the Fourth Day of Blogmas, my TLT gave to me . . .
12 Blogs of Christmas, Blogs, Professional Development, Reader's Advisory, Teen Involvement
|On the Fourth Day of Blogmas, my TLT gave to me, a teen boy (and his friend Jami) blogging . . . I first met Bryson McCrone because he was the winner of our Google Hangout with A. S. King. So Bryson and I got to hang out with A. S. King, by video chat but it […]
Friday Reflections: Hispanic/Latino YA and A Discussion with My Teens by Christie G
Diversity, stereotypes, Teen Involvement, Teen Issues, Teen Services
|Christie G and I work at two separate branches for the same library system. Like most library branches, they each have their own unique clientele. Christie’s branch, she calls it a “twig”, is a smaller branch that is also part of a recreation center. It’s a pretty cool set up. And she has a lot […]
Teen librarians are always trying to find a way to get teen involvement. The 40 developmental assets tell us that having teens involved in the planning and creation of activities geared towards them helps self-esteem and decreases their participation in risk taking activities. We also know that since teens are so peer oriented, having teens […]
Things I Never Learned in Library School: Self Directed Porgramming (formerly Contests! Everyone is winning)
40 Developmental Assets, Contests, Passive Programming, Self Directed Programming, Teen Involvement, Things I Never Learned in Library School
|Although I now live in Texas, I spent the first 18 years of my teen librarian career in a cold state where everyone hibernates during the months of January and February. Programming is hard as it is – but add in winter storms and it becomes downright unpredictable. Doing a variety of contests can be […]
Val came into my life 6 years ago. She was a teen member of my church, and an excellent baby sitter. Val graduated high school in May, and I couldn’t have been prouder. She was active in 4-H member and at one time marching band. She has worked for the Boys and Girls Club as […]
Every once in a while, an amazing new book comes along that moves you. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs is that book for me, right now. This is an amazing story: creative, moving and just inspiring. There are also a lot of great programming opportunities that tie in to it. As […]
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