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Reading the Zombie Apocalypse
Book Reviews, Booklists, Collection Development, Reader's Advisory, Zombies
|Zombies are invading again. They’re everywhere. On the streets. In your house. On the TV…and in your bookshelf. These brain-munchers have made an amazing comeback as they moan and shuffle their way to the top of young adult novel enthusiasts’ lists. Now it seems that you don’t have to be even interested in zombies before […]
Today John Green’s newest title, The Fault in Our Stars, was released. If you have not read anything by John Green, I highly recommend that you do so. Now. Seriously. John Green writes realistic fiction with an authentic and gripping teen voice. His earlier work, Looking for Alaska, won the 2006 Printz Award. It also […]
Now For a Word From Our Sponsors: Booktrailers
Apps, Booktrailers, Programming, Reader's Advisory, Social Media
|A movie trailer is designed to make you want to go see a movie. If they do it right, they show you just enough of the movie to get you interested so you’ll shell out your $14 bucks on opening night. A booktrailer is the same thing, except for books. If you search online you […]
Professional Book Shelf: They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill by Dr. Joni Richards Bodart
Book Reviews, Collection Development, Professional Collection, Reader's Advisory
|You can’t be a teen librarian and not know about Dr. Joni Bodart. She is one of our rock stars. Dr. Bodart is a strong advocate for teens and teen literature, having written a multitude of professional materials to help us all be better at what we do. She is passionate about booktalking and reader’s […]
TPIB: Once Upon a Time
Fairy Tales, Programming, Reader's Advisory, Teen Programming, Teen Programs in a Box
|upon a time, there were tales . . . and today, those tales are being re-told. With a twist. One of my very favorite fairy tales retold is Enchanted by Orson Scott Card. It is a retelling of Sleeping Beauty; but what I really love about it is the way he portrays the magic of […]
Every year you notice them, the trends in teen fiction. After the wild success of Harry Potter there were a ton of new Fantasy novels being written for teens. For the last couple of years vampire fiction was without a doubt super hot, due in part to the success of the Twilight saga. Then all […]
Bootalk It! Developing a Booktalk Program to Network with Area Schools
Booktalking, Networking, Outreach, Reader's Advisory, Schools, Teachers
|What does every librarian love? A captive audience! You want to get into your schools, into the classrooms, and develop relationships with your teachers. One of the best ways to do this is to develop a booktalking program. In its most basic description, a booktalk is a short introduction – think commercial or movie trailer […]
First off, I realize not everyone has an iPhone and I apologize. Also, I don’t know if the apps are available on other form platforms, but if they are – I recommend you check them out. When trying to come up with images to promote activities, reads, etc – well, sometimes I just can’t find […]
The other day I stumbled across a cool Perks of Being a Wallflower Poster, and as I looked for a good copy to share with you my Google image search revealed a ton of amazing cool fan art that involved teens’ favorite quotes from the book. When I read, I always keep a journal by my side […]
Make the Most of Your Teen Services FB Page
Contests, Facebook, Marketing, Reader's Advisory, Social Media
|Hopefully, you have a teen services FB page. This is a great way for you to remind teens of upcoming programs, new books, popular culture tidbits, great homework sites and have fun, informal contests and chats. When creating a teen services FB page, make sure it is not tied to your personal account but to […]
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