A Year of Programs for Teens 2

by Amy J. Alessio, Kimberly A. Patton

YA experts Alessio and Patton present entirely new content while building on the successful formula they established in A Year of Programs for Teens. This volume offers several new themed book lists and read-alikes as well as appendixes with reproducible handouts for the various programs. With programs adaptable to students as young as fourth graders, this invaluable collection includes *A secton of introductory material that includes general programming advice *Information on teen clubs and marketing ideas *More than 30 programs, cleverly organized arounda calendar year, including several that focus on technology Following the practical suggestions laid out here, young adult librarians in public libraries, school librarians, and adult and young adult services staff serving teens can easily build a core teen audience and help attract new members to programs and to the library.

Genres: Young Adult

162 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2011

Reviews

[bjneary]

This slim but extensive book for public library program ideas to keep teens visiting the library is divided into two parts: Core Programs (Popular Booklists, Clubs and Reading Programs)andGuidelines for a Year of Programs for Teens (January "Start the Year Out Write Live Journals" through December "Festival of Cultures". There is lots of energy and creativity in this great book of teen services. Includes an Appendix and Index. Recommended for ther many ideas you can customize to your library.

[Maria]

This is an excellent resource for librarians who want to do programs with their teens. Many of the ideas can be tweaked to do in a class period.

[Alison]

Really great ideas, but most are much longer-term than I can handle by myself.