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YALSA Perspective 27 Books Films with Bite Teen Read Week Movie Night 6 YALSA Is Nashville Bound! By Stephani Fry By Stephanie Squicciarini 29 Tasty Treats for Books with Bite 8 Reaching Out to Teens in Need By Megan Fink through Great Stories By Victoria Vogel 32 Attractive Displays for Teen Spaces By Erminia Mina Gallo 10 Engaging the YALSA Community YALSA to Survey Members Literature Surveys and Research By Sarah Cornish Debraski 35 Urban Teenagers, Health Information, Student Perspective and Public Library Web Sites By Sandra Hughes-Hassell, Dana Hanson-Baldauf, 12 YA Q&A and Jennifer E. Burke Expert Advice on Tough Teen Services Questions Plus: School Library Perspective 2 From the Editor 14 Celebrating Teen Tech Week™ RoseMary Honnold with an Author Visit 4 From the President By Elizabeth Kahn Paula Brehm-Heeger Teen Perspective 42 Guidelines for Authors 16 The Alluring Darkness 42 Index to Advertisers Finding Belonging in Fangs and Wands 43 Professional Resources By Chase M. Will 45 The YALSA Update Best Practices 49 YA Lit Symposium 19 Write Here, Write Now Preliminary Program Holding a Creative Writing Workshop Series at Your Library 53 Index, Volume 6 By Heather Prichard Hot Spot: Books with Bite @ your library® About This Cover 24 Marketing Teen Read Week™ Books with Bite @ your library is the official Books with Bite @ your library theme for Teen Read Week. Teen Read Week By Sarah Campbell and Lindsey C. Dunn is a national literacy initiative of YALSA to encourage young adults to read just for the fun of it. Teen Read Week is October 12–18. Design by Distillery Design Studio. © 2008 American Library Association. Available at www.alastore.ala.org or by calling 1-800-746-7252. YALSA Editorial Advisory Committee (performing referee duties and providing advisory input for the journal) Mary Ann Nichols, chair, Fairlawn, Ohio; Julie Thomas Bartel, Sandy, Utah; from the Sarah English, Omaha, Neb.; Francisca Goldsmith, Halifax, N.S.; Angela S. Leeper, Wake Forest, N.C.; Nicole M. Mills, Palatine, Ill. YALSA Publications Committee Erminia Mina Gallo, chair, Seven Hills, Ohio; Heather Booth, Westmont, Ill.; Cindy Mediavilla, Culver City, Calif.; Elizabeth Shuping, Florence, S.C.; Emily Editor Valente, New York. Editor RoseMary Honnold RoseMary Honnold YALSA Executive Director Beth Yoke n recent years, a local woman has protested the content of the YALSA Division Coordinator books in the young adult room of our library. She wrote letters Stephanie Kuenn I to the editor of our local paper, posted endlessly on the online Circulation newspaper forums, held protest rallies in front of the library, called Young Adult Library Services (ISSN 1541-4302) is published four times a year the local radio station’s talk show, and attended library board meet- by the American Library Association (ALA), 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. It is the official publication of the Young Adult Library Services Asso- ings. She went on to protest similarly at other libraries in the state. ciation (YALSA), a division of ALA. Subscription price: members of YALSA, While I would agree with any parent who guided their child or $25 per year, included in membership dues; nonmembers, $50 per year in the U.S.; $60 in Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Back issues within one year teen to what they consider appropriate reading material and would of current issue, $15 each. Periodicals class postage paid at Chicago, Illinois be happy to help them find those books, her position was that no and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Young Adult Library Services, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Members: teen should read the books she found inappropriate. Among others, Address changes and inquiries should be sent to Membership Department, these books included any book with lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans- Changes to Young Adult Library Services, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Nonmember subscribers: Subscriptions, orders, changes of address, gender characters; books about witchcraft or New Age religions and inquiries should be sent to Changes to Young Adult Library Services, (such as Conversations with God for Teens); and any references to sex Subscriptions, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; 1-800-545-2433, press 5; in fiction or nonfiction that didn’t include marriage as a prerequi- fax: (312) 944-2641; [email protected]. site. She believed teens should not be exposed to these topics until Statement of Purpose they were adults. Young Adult Library Services is the official journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library As strongly as I feel about teens’ right to read what they need Association. YALS primarily serves as a vehicle for continuing education for and want to read, I found myself second-guessing my selections for librarians serving young adults, ages twelve through eighteen. It will include articles of current interest to the profession, act as a showcase for best prac- a while. My director was feeling the same way, and, even though tices, provide news from related fields, publish recent research related to YA she trusted my judgment, she would ask me questions now and librarianship, and will spotlight significant events of the organization and offer in-depth reviews of professional literature. YALS will also serve as the then when she was hammered with accusatory e-mails from our official record of the organization. protester. Forming the answers to support and defend the books on Production our shelves helped me find my footing again. The only real change I ALA Production Services—Troy D. Linker, Karen Sheets, Chris Keech, and made was to be sure to select more titles with for parents and teens Tim Clifford. with more conservative reading tastes. The end result was a posi- Advertising Bill Spilman, Innovative Media Solutions; 1-877-878-3260; fax (309) tive one because our collection is more complete and reflects more 483-2371; e-mail [email protected]. YALS accepts advertis- aspects of our community. ing for goods or services of interest to the library profession and librarians in A few months ago I read this quote, attributed to Josh West- service to youth in particular. It encourages advertising that informs readers and provides clear communication between vendor and buyer. YALS adheres brook, on a YALSA discussion list: “Teens are living stories every to ethical and commonly accepted advertising practices and reserves the right day that we wouldn’t let them read.” While I don’t know the context to reject any advertisement not suited to the above purposes or not consistent with the aims and policies of ALA. Acceptance of advertising in YALS does of his statement, this quote resonates with my views on what we not imply official endorsement by ALA of the products or services advertised. see in realistic teen lit today. As many of you have in your teen au- Manuscripts diences, I work with teens who have been molested, have a parent Manuscripts and letters pertaining to editorial content should be sent to in jail, have been removed from their homes and put in foster care YALSA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; e-mail: yalseditor@gmail .com. Manuscripts will be sent out for review according to YALS’s established or group homes, have experienced drugs, alcohol, gang violence, referee procedures. Visit www.ala.org/yalsa for further information. self-mutilation, risky sex, bullying, and so on. These teen readers— Indexing, Abstracting, and Microfilm and I wish more of them were readers—can find hope, direction, Young Adult Library Services is indexed in Library Literature, Library & healing, understanding, and peace in reading about characters Information Science Abstracts, and Current Index to Journals in Education. Microfilm copies of Journal of Youth Services in Libraries and its predecessor, much like themselves. It can be a challenge to connect teens engag- Top of the News, are available from ProQuest/Bell & Howell, 300 N. Zeeb ing in risky behaviors to books, but books with characters they can Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106. relate to is a step in the right direction. I also have teens who have The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of experienced none of these things firsthand—and hopefully won’t. American National Standard for Information Sciences-Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992. ∞ But reading about characters who have had these experiences may © 2008 American Library Association help readers develop empathy for their classmates and friends who All materials in this journal subject to copyright by the American Library Association may be photocopied for the noncommercial purpose of scien- have—and may lead them to better help a friend. The books with tific or educational advancement granted by Sections 107 and 108 of the riskier characters allow teens to safely experiment and experience Copyright Revision Act of 1976. 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of Excellence to Library Services to Wendt, did a truly outstanding job Young Adults, edited by Amy Alessio, of readying our division for this available at the ALA Store (www important campaign. Our advocacy .alastore.ala.org). toolkit is now online at the YALSA ● Through the enthusiasm and hard wiki (http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa). work of several of our past presidents, ● The ALA Awards Committee cannot begin to express my gratitude particularly Jennifer Jung Gallant approved YALSA’s new nonfiction and appreciation to all of you for giv- and Pam Spencer Holley, YALSA award thanks to an excellent award Iing me the opportunity to serve as your was able to raise funds to create the proposal submitted by the Nonfiction president this past year. As I write this col- Leadership Endowment Fund. This Award Task Force. The first winner umn, there is still much to look forward to fund will provide new opportunities will be announced in 2010. before the Annual Conference in Anaheim, for fostering leadership development ● The YALSA board of directors, California, June 26–July 2, when, at the for librarians working in teen services. with input from many member- close of the conference, incoming YALSA ● Plans have been finalized and leaders, worked to update our President Sarah Cornish Debraski will programs selected for our first-ever division’s strategic plan. The board assume the honor of leading our division. Young Adult Literature Symposium also participated in two additional I am confident that the excitement and (see the Preliminary Program on meetings, via conference call, in energy of YALSA members and staff and pages 49–52) to be held in Nashville, August and February. will continue through the end of my presi- Tennessee, November 7–9. The hard ● The Teen Tech Week™ (TTW) dential term and beyond. work of the Young Adult Literature Committee led the charge for our I would like to take this chance to Symposium Task Force, led by second annual celebration of TTW highlight some of YALSA’s recent accom- Stephanie Squicciarini, in making the and, with the help of corporate plishments. Members provide the energy, symposium a reality, is an example sponsorship courtesy of Dungeons support, and hard work that make it pos- of how the commitment and energy and Dragons, was able to offer twenty sible for YALSA to continue to “lead the of a handful of members can impact mini-grants to members in support way,” as my presidential theme emphasizes. everyone in YALSA and all those of the technology needs of teens in These accomplishments are just the tip of serving teens across the country. their communities. We also worked the iceberg in demonstrating the difference ● We received funding for a three-year with the Federal Trade Commission’s your support makes for our division and diversity campaign from ALA and Bureau of Consumer Protection and for the teens that we serve. will now be able to fund a Spectrum the National Education Association’s Scholar. We gave out two conference Health Information Network to ● The fifth round of Excellence in scholarships for members with a increase awareness of teen online Library Service to Young Adults diverse background to attend ALA’s safety at a TTW event hosted by winners were announced in July. Annual Conference. YALSA also Thomas Jefferson High School for These outstanding programs, selected plans to exhibit at an ALA affiliate Science and Technology in Alexandria, by the dedicated members of the conference in 2008. Virginia. Excellence in Library Services to YAs ● Our three-year @ your library® ● Through Operation Teen Book Drop Jury, represent the best of the best in advocacy campaign was launched and YA authors the Readergirlz, serving teens. The winning programs at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting. The we continued to raise awareness of will be featured in the fifth edition Advocacy Task Force, led by Ma’Lis Support Teen Literature Day by

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working with publishers to distribute 10,000 donated books to children’s hospitals, providing teens something to read while they’re recuperating. “Readers will absorb ● Awareness of YALSA and recognition * of our expertise continued to increase with more than seventy media this in one fell swoop.” contacts to date! The work of new YALSA communications specialist Stevie Kuenn, whose position was made possible through increased membership dues, has provided more opportunities to connect with the media and spread our message. “Entertaining.” ● There were more than 4,600 —ALA Booklist registrants for Teen Read Week (TRW) in 2007, an increase of 1,000 more than the previous year. The TRW Committee was instrumental “Touching.” to our success and a TRW launch was —Kirkus Reviews held at Washington Middle School in Seattle. Corporate sponsorship from Mirrorstone Books provided funds for additional TRW benefits, “Rings including a contest to win an author so true.” visit from Tiffany Trent (see article on —School Library Journal page 14). We also kicked off another WrestleMania Reading Challenge, and, with the help of the Readergirlz, TRW received attention from nightly MySpace chats featuring several of Tr 978-0-06-089043-8 • $16.99 ($18.50) Lb 978-0-06-089044-5 • $17.89 ($20.89) today’s most popular teen authors.

Highlighting TRW is a great way to “Highly readable.” end my final column, as this provides a —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) chance to reflect on our success and also build excitement for the future. Now more than ten years old, TRW is celebrated at “Penetrating insight.” libraries across the country as a recognized —Publishers Weekly (starred review)* time in which caring adults should encourage teens to “read for the fun of it.” During my year as president I have been amazed again and again by the power and dedica- www.harperteen.com tion of our members. There is no limit to what we can accomplish for and with our teens, so read on and get ready for another TRW full of “Books with Bite!” YALS

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treats for registrants, are being provided by several sponsors including HarperCollins, YALSA Is Nashville Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Little Brown Books for Young Readers/ Hachette Book Group USA, and Scho- Bound! lastic. New sponsors who are interested in teaming up with YALSA at the symposium can contact Executive Director Beth Yoke at (312) 280-4391 or [email protected]. By Stephanie A. Squicciarini So save the dates, November 7–9, and join YALSA in Nashville! Registration, housing, and more about the symposium can be found at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium. Early bird registration ends on Sep- tember 1. See the preliminary program on ith more than two years of plan- program will feature many firsts and inti- pages 49–52. YALS ning behind it, YALSA’s inau- mately explore how winning the Printz has W gural Young Adult Literature impacted careers, relationships with read- Young Adult Literature Symposium Task Symposium is going to be the place to be ers, and the diverse field of YA literature. this November. Funded in part by the Shoemaker, who was YALSA president Force members are Stephanie A. Squiccia- William Morris Endowment, the sympo- while the Printz Award was being devel- rini, chair, Fairport (N.Y.) Public Library; sium promises to be thought-provoking, oped and also chair of a Printz committee, Catherine Balkin, Balkin Buddies, Brooklyn, enriching, educational, and fun, with some- will add to the historical context of the N.Y.; Alissa Lauzon, Haverhill (Mass.) Pub- thing for every YA lit enthusiast! More discussion. lic Library; Tena Litherland, Webb School than a dozen YALSA members are busy The symposium will kick off with of Knoxville (Tenn.); Amy Long, Hartford planning programs and paper presenta- a preconference highlighting manga and (Md.) County Library; and Jennifer Maede, tions with topics exploring zines, books graphic novels. Confirmed for this precon- Benson, Arizona. for LGBT teens, YALSA’s very own Quick ference is Gene Luen Yang, whose book, Picks, multicultural literature, curriculum American Born Chinese, was the first Printz connections, audiobooks, readers’ advisory, Award to honor a graphic novel. There will and the depth and breadth of nonfiction. also be a special tribute program honoring Amy Alessio, planning a program titled Bill Morris, his work in behalf of YA litera- “Thrilling Young Adults: How to Keep the ture, and the legacy he has left us all. Attention of Today’s Teens,” said she is “so As if all of this were not enough, net- excited about the symposium because it working opportunities are being planned, will be a chance to just get immersed in the with various welcome receptions, break- always scintillating climate of YA books.” fasts, and dessert receptions. These op- She added: “Good people, great slate of portunities, along with special conference programs, and being in Nashville—what could be better?” Well, how about a lot Stephanie A. Squicciarini has been the Teen Services Librarian of YA authors! Thrilling authors such at the Fairport (N.Y.) Public Library since October 2000. A self- as Patrick Jones and Margaret Peterson described recovering retail manager, Stephanie also serves on Haddix will be part of Alessio’s program. the Board of Trustees for her hometown library, is founder and And get “Inside the Authors’ Studios,” with Joel Shoemaker leading a panel of director of the Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival, currently Printz Award–winning authors including serves as chair of the YALSA Literature Symposium Task Force, Terry Trueman, 2001 winner for Stuck is a member of YALSA’s 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award in Neutral. Planned by Lisa Wemett and Committee and Booklist Task Force, and was named a 2008 Olivia Durant, these librarians say this Library Journal Mover and Shaker.

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Young Adult Literature Just Keepin’ It Real: Teens Reading Out Paper Topics and Authors Symposium of the Mainstream—Rollie Welch Listening to Literature—Sharon Grover Are You There God? It’s Me, Manga: Programs and Planners and Francisca Goldsmith Manga as an Extension of Young Never Enough Nonfiction—Pam Adult Literature—Lisa Goldstein Beyond the Rainbow Canon: Books for Spencer Holley and Molly Phelan LGBT Teens—Angie Miraflor and Quickest of the Quick Picks—Diana Age of ___? Connecting YA Readers to Daisy Porter Tixier Herald and Diane P. Monnier Each Other and the World—Tom Books Between Cultures—Mitali Perkins Reading: It’s Not Just about Books Philion Connections: YA Literature and Anymore—Linda Braun Accept the Universal Freak Show: Curriculum—Jane P. Fenn Teen Readers’ Advisory: How Research LGBTQ Themes in Contemporary Explaining and Exploring Fandom, Fan Informs Practice—Jessica E. Moyer YA Literature and Incorporating Life, and Participatory Culture— Thrilling Young Adults: How to Keep Them @ your library—Angie Liz Burns and Carlie Kraft Webber the Attention of Today’s Teens— Manfredi Hit List or Hot List: How Teens Read Amy Alessio Bullies, Gangs, and Books for Young Now—Rosemary Chance and Teri Zine-apalooza 2008: Teens and Adults—Stan Steiner Lesesne Zines!—Julie Thomas Bartel Inside the Authors’ Studios: (Printz Award) Winners Right Out of the Gate—Lisa Wemett and Olivia Durant

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such as “What would happen if I . . . ?” the reading materials teens want and need. I’ve enjoyed many opportunities be- YALSA’s Teen Read Week™ (TRW) Many of us are the only advocates for teens yond the walls of my own library because initiative is designated to promote teens in our own libraries, yet none of us is work- of that generous network of friends, in- and reading and teens in libraries. To YA ing alone. We have the support of YALSA, cluding this new opportunity as editor of librarians who love working with teens in a network of amazing, like-minded people YALS. Valerie Ott, our previous editor, has libraries, this might seem like YALSA is who love teens, books, and libraries, and be- paved the way by establishing YALS as an preaching to the choir. Yet after eight years lieve they all go together. I received an e-mail important journal that not only records of TRW at my library, I am still find- asking me what I found to be most worth- the activities of YALSA, but also gives the ing there are adults out there who want while about being a member of YALSA. member readers a medium to share their to control and limit what teens read and After tossing around a longer list of the research and experience. Many thanks to others who don’t think teens belong in li- many benefits I’ve enjoyed, I had to conclude Valerie for her helpful guidance during the braries at all unless they are sitting quietly that it was the people that made member- transition! Thank you also to our YALSA studying or reading an adult-approved, ship worthwhile: The generous network of authors who made this issue possible with age-appropriate book. Some of those friends, colleagues, and go-to gurus of infor- their ideas, articles, and research. adults are our coworkers! mation and support always willing to share Enjoy celebrating teens in your library YA librarians are in the forefront, work- their expertise and experience to make teen with YALSA and libraries across the nation ing in public and school libraries, providing service better in all libraries. during Teen Read Week 2008! YALS

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(N.J.) Alternative School teacher

Reaching Out to They’ve gathered together in groups to read the book. Pockets of them are reading the book out loud to- Teens in Need gether. That shared experience as an entire group is a new experience for them.—Dr. Michael Fletcher, assistant director of the Robert W. through Great Depke Juvenile Justice Complex, Lin- colnshire, Ill., in reference to Stuck in Stories Neutral by Terry Trueman It has given me, as the librarian, a chance to connect one-on-one with students who do not frequent the By Victoria Vogel library. They have begun to visit the library and, I think, are having a positive experience. . . . Many of them are actively recruiting other students to join the book group in he value of literature in a troubled Stories Club grants are due at the ALA of- September.—Barbara Mieriak, Lo- or at-risk teen’s life can be immea- fice between September 1 and November cust Valley High School Library Infor- T surable. As advocates for teens 1.) One hundred seventy-three libraries mation Center, Long Island, N.Y. and reading, teen librarians are very aware were chosen to receive the first round of the of this. There are many teens without the grant, which had the theme of “Choices.” Students found reading along with benefit of the healing and enlightening Each of these libraries received eleven sets of the audio CD version of the book powers of teen literature. For these teens the following titles: very helpful. Students who missed and young adults, the right novel can heal, reading sessions were quickly up- connect, and empower. Coe Booth. 2006. Tyrell. Scholastic. dated by their peers, with added The Great Stories Club (Connecting Jack Gantos. 2002. Hole in My Life. Farrar, personal opinions and commentary. Libraries, Underserved teens, and Books) Straus, and Giraux. In short, ‘they craved the book,’ ac- Patricia McCormick. 2006. Hyperion. is a project that seeks to reinforce this value Sold. cording to their teachers.—Nicole of reading in a troubled teen’s life. It is the They also received a resource guide Politi and Judy Macaluso, Ocean result of a partnership between ALA’s that contains supplemental titles, discus- County (N.J.) Library Public Programs Office and YALSA and is sion questions, and more. These materials funded through a grant from Oprah’s Angel are for the library to keep and reuse. These quotes demonstrate the poten- Network. First administered in 2006, this This grant has already impacted sev- tial of this grant to affect a teen or young unique opportunity offers discussion sets of eral teens’ lives, as evidenced by the follow- adult’s life. Please spread the word about three teen titles to all types of libraries working comments: this valuable opportunity! ing in partnership with organizations that The theme and reading list for the serve at-risk youth. The titles are chosen by Getting these kids to talk is an next round of the Great Stories Club will YALSA’s Outreach to Young Adults with accomplishment.—a Toms River be announced inJuly. Applications will be Special Needs Committee. These titles center on a theme that relates to youth facing difficulties and challenges in their lives. Victoria Vogel is Chair of the Outreach to Young Adults with The project is offered in three rounds. Special Needs Committee and a Teen Librarian at Rocky River (Applications for the second round of Great (Ohio) Public Library.

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Your feedback is extremely important and will help guide the direction of Engaging the YALSA. Many YALSA initiatives are a direct result of identified member desires, including our wiki and award-winning blog. YALSA Community We know that members value YALSA’s programs and services, and we appreciate your support of the dues increase implemented in 2007, which has enabled us to YALSA to Survey strengthen existing programs and services while creating new ones, such as the new YA nonfiction award and the Young Adult Members Literature Symposium. Here are a few things I encourage you to think about as By Sarah Cornish Debraski you answer the survey questions: l Does YALSA provide you with the networking opportunities you desire? l Do we address your continuing education needs? l Do we help you validate your position “YALSA, the fastest-growing hear from you. As part of my presidential at work? division of ALA.” theme, “Engaging the YALSA Community,” l What do you value the most about our I’m inviting every member to participate in association? t’s a phrase we here at YALSA are a new survey. During my year as YALSA l What could we do better? proud to say. Our membership has president, my goal is to work with the l Why do you belong to YALSA? Iincreased dramatically over the past membership to make sure there are great few years. This is great news for us! And activities, resources, and services for every This is an opportunity to further com- it also means we need to keep our finger member, no matter what their role in YA ment on the value of your membership. For on the pulse of what our members really librarianship may be. The first step in this at least one thousand of you, this will be need and want from YALSA. While our process is gathering data, and that process your first chance to participate in a member mission remains the same, it is important starts with this member survey. After survey (the last survey of this type was in to constantly evaluate and assess just how members have shared their feedback, I will 2004). It doesn’t matter if you are a brand effectively we are achieving it. Is what we establish a task force to analyze the results new or longtime member, your opinion and are doing consistent with what members and make recommendations on the basis of voice counts, and we look forward to hear- actually need? That’s why we need to the survey data. ing from you! YALS

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require that their members are involved in subject-specific activities to meet member- YA Q&A ship requirements. Would there be a way to create a type of mini “camp” and tie it in with a local event Expert Advice on Tough or even a reading program that may be going on in the schools or your library? If they create multimedia projects, could you offer Teen Services Questions prizes for teens that participate? Perhaps you could display the completed projects at the library or another building (such as a hospital or art center) in the community. Lastly, how about marketing it as a way to beef up college applications and onder what the experts would branch, their reaction is a politer version resumes? Students who are considering do? This is the place to ask the of “thanks, but no thanks.” What is frus- college need to be aware of ways they can W tough questions library students trating is knowing that once they actually enhance their portfolios.—Linda Uhler, and new librarians have about working participated, or tried it, they would really youth services manager, Westerville (Ohio) with teens. The experts who answer are love it. How do we successfully market this Public Library YALSA members and YALS readers who program to teens? What approach would have learned through experience and are you recommend?—Yesha Naik, student, happy to share what they have learned with Queens College Graduate School of Library Q: How Do You Leave you. If you have a question for YA Q&A, and Information Studies, Brooklyn (N.Y.) Work at Work? or would like to share what you know, Public Library e-mail [email protected]. When you are only scheduled forty hours A: Suggest exploring possible venues in the per week and put 40–60 percent of your project that don’t smack of school, like You- time on desk, how do you balance pro- Tube or That Video Site or MySpace Video. gramming, collection development, school Q: How Do You Promote Present it as a contest of ratings, maybe. The visits, and professional development with- Educational Programs theme is more interesting if teens are explor- out doing most prep work off the clock?— to Teens? ing their own roots and their own ethnic Cassandra Rondinella, student, Kent State identity rather than immigration in a more School of Library and Information Science Several colleagues and I recently applied abstract concept. Why not a docu-music and young adult programmer, Stark County for and received admission to a great video where teens talk or show off their cul- District Library, Canton, Ohio educational programming opportunity, ture, with clips of teens in local events and through a nonprofit called World Savvy some good music? Make it fun and the teens A: First of all, you can’t always leave work (WS). WS chooses a theme for educa- will make it cool.—Rochelle Carr, electronic at work. But when you love your job and tors to explore with their classes over the resources librarian (formerly YA librarian), feel a dedication to it, you shouldn’t mind course of a semester. This semester’s theme Fresno County (Calif.) Library addressing some work issues at home as is “Immigration and Identity.” The idea is long as it doesn’t overwhelm your personal that you explore this theme in depth with A: The first group who comes to mind time. I do check e-mail at home and re- teens, and then the teens get to create art who might jump on a program like this spond when it is warranted, which makes and multimedia projects in response to the is the homeschool community. Another things easier in the long run when I am theme. It is ideal for a classroom teacher tactic might be to ask teachers in the local actually at work. It is worth taking the time and for libraries. Our trouble is that teens schools if they would offer extra credit if to do this to deflect problems and answer and preteens shy away from anything that their students attended such a program. questions fellow staff members have in a smacks of school. When I’ve informally There also may be groups in your commu- timely manner that might affect the work- spoken to a few 12–17-year-olds at my nity such as Boy Scouts or Key Club who flow “back at the ranch.” One Saturday

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last December, we were planning a teen you’ll be amazed at what you don’t need to the past year? Can the page (or volunteer) “mini lock-in” at our main library, an after take home with you. pull them? Is there someone who just loves hours holiday celebration with food and a My last bit of advice is: Strive for a to design flyers? Can you break projects movie. When an icy snow storm happened, balanced life—work is only a part of it. down to manageable parts? Develop a time I ended up calling all the teens from home Keep in mind the physical, mental, emo- frame from start to finish for programming. to reschedule the event because my partner tional, and spiritual facets. Find humor and Don’t try to plan it all in one day. Know all was busy at work on the desk that day and delight in things whenever you can. When the hoops you have to jump through to pull she couldn’t do it. Because I care about the you are in tune with yourself you are sharp- off the program, and outline them in a time teens and my job, I didn’t mind making all er, and that gives you an edge in addressing schedule that addresses when they have to those phone calls on my own time. everything from last minute emergencies be done. In your time scheduling, have a I used to spend a lot of time practic- to getting things done effectively on time. deadline when the planning has to be done. ing my booktalks at home before visiting I think it makes us better teen librarians This avoids having projects helicoptering a school. I tried to do it at work, but there overall.—Diane Tuccillo, teen services librar- around you forever and not going away. just was never enough time or a private ian, Fort Collins (Colo.) Regional Library Think of your days as a student in place to go. Then I remembered the advice District, Harmony Library high school or as a teacher in high school. of my dear, late friend, James Cook. He Break it down to forty-five minute seg- knew the basics of all his booktalks, and A: I think the way to approach this prob- ments and have a different thing to do each performed them rather spontaneously. lem is by planning. If you have 60 percent segment. This gives attention to six or sev- We did a booktalk session together one of the week assigned to the help desk, that en different projects a day. By this method, time at an ALAN Workshop, and I had is booked and almost a done deal with little they will take longer to complete but in carefully memorized my talks. He did his chance of getting out of it. I think the con- theory they will get done at about the same off the cuff. Both approaches enabled us centration should be on the 40 percent of time. To me, that is better than doing one to do fine presentations, except he had a your time off the desk. thing from start to finish while six other lot less stress. I took his advice to heart, The word is getting worn out but projects sit and are ignored. Have a system and stopped memorizing my talks word multitasking is what is needed. The frus- to remember where you stop on a project. for word. This was very liberating! I still tration is that it might be possible that Post-it Notes were made for this task. write out my talks, and read them over other librarians are not required to do as Finally, before starting anything, ask a few times before I visit groups of teens much multitasking. Children’s storytime is yourself the benefits. In programming, does (yes, once or twice at home too), but I don’t shorter than a teen program and an adult the program have high potential for success spend great amounts of time practicing. book discussion is a much calmer event and is it really worth the time and frustra- This has actually come in handy when than a teen program. Those librarians have tion to pull it off? (Not just numbers of a class gets started late and I have to do a more linear multitasking assignment. teens showing up, but is it worthwhile to shortened versions of my talks on the fly. I Some things to observe and answer for those who attend? Will you enjoy putting don’t get ruffled, just go with the flow, like yourself: Is the time spent on the help desk it on? Will the attendees get something James always did, and I find it really helps. constantly busy? Are there times (the same out of it and be willing to come to another I will say it does take practice not to prac- time each day) when there is a slower pe- library program?) To me, it is more reward- tice (I hope that makes sense!), but once riod? Can some of the collection developing to plan for a larger program than a you get the hang of it and feel comfortable ment selecting be done then? Learn to be a smaller one. There is almost the same work not doing it, it saves a bunch of time. good toggler and switch between basic help involved from start to finish when you fac- I have always been a pretty good plan- sites to your collection development online tor in building requests, promotional mate- ner and organizer, and those skills have tools when at the help desk. (I have heard rial, security clearance, permission from helped me a great deal in both my work of libraries that do not allow other work administration, and so on. and personal life. I think it would be a to be done while on the help desk, but that The whole trick is to keep the work plus for anyone to develop and hone their has never been the case in my experience). manageable. Hopefully you can call your planning and organizing skills. Learning to Is there any human help around? Can own shots without a supervisor adding multitask and to do tasks most efficiently a page tag books that are obviously worn on to your work load!—Rollie Welch, are invaluable. Procrastination is some- out and pull them for weeding? Can you collection manager, Cleveland (Ohio) Public thing to avoid. Start early on tasks and get a report of items that have low circs for Library. YALS

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Initially, I did not know how much time Tiffany would have at the school, so I Celebrating Teen wasn’t sure how to plan for her visit. It took lots of e-mails back and forth with the people from YALSA and Mirrorstone and fi- Tech Week™ with nally Tiffany herself before I put together a game plan for the day. We planned her visit to coincide with Teen Tech Week (TTW). I was pleased with not having to look for an Author Visit innovative ways to celebrate TTW—I was going to have my first author visit at Pat- rick Taylor! By Elizabeth Kahn I wanted all the students to have an opportunity to hear her speak, so I planned two assemblies in the morning—one for the middle school and one for the high school. I left time after each one for Tiffany to catch her breath. Then I set up a work- t all started during Teen Read Week familiar with the author’s work. I ordered ing lunch. A New Orleans meal of jam- (TRW) in October 2007. I had her two published books and began to balaya, salad, and French bread would be I decided to beef up the library- spread the word at school about the win. catered by one of the student’s parents. The sponsored activities for TRW 2007 at From the students and staff, I kept getting, library book group, called Bookmarked, Patrick Taylor Academy, a school for grades “Tiffany who?” and “Do we have any of her would be guests for lunch along with the 6–11. The theme LOL @ your library® books in the school author. After lunch, was a natural for this age group, and I coor- library?” a group of students dinated some fun activities that drew in I realized early “The author was fun and taking science fiction students who rarely used the school library. on that a couple of exciting. Hallowmere is a and mythology as an Since TRW was such a big hit, I decided copies of these books good read.”—Alex elective would have a that I would complete an entry in YALSA’s would not work. writing seminar with Win a Visit with Tiffany Trent Contest. I Not every student Tiffany. figured that writing 250 words about the is a fast reader. Shelly and Jessica at Mir- All this planning, and I still had no school’s celebration of TRW would be a rorstone Books, Tiffany’s publisher, were a clue how the students were going to re- snap. I hit the send button and didn’t have great help. When I asked about additional act. On March 6, in the late afternoon, I another thought about it. books, they sent me boxes. I was not only headed out to the airport to pick up our Then at the end of January, I received able to give every student at Patrick Taylor visiting author. I planned a dinner at an old a phone call from YALSA. They informed a copy of In the Serpent’s Coils, but also ev- family run restaurant in New Orleans that me that my school had won the contest, ery faculty and staff member. The students has been reopened for less than a year. The and Tiffany would be visiting in March. were going to be prepared, and that was a restaurant had about six feet of water after I was in shock. Patrick Taylor is such a big relief. Hurricane Katrina, and its return was one small school (around 280 students), and the library, established in fall 2006, is small Elizabeth Kahn has been the librarian at Patrick Taylor Science physically, with a collection of only 4,500 and Technology Academy, located in a suburb of New Orleans, books. How could we have won? But we did! since August 2006. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, she worked for The next step was to get Tiffany’s twenty-three years as a teacher and librarian in New Orleans. books into the hands of the students. Every Taylor Science and Tech is in its fourth year of operation, and author visit that I have hosted in the past Kahn created the library program and materials collection from was successful because the students were the ground up.

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to celebrate. Anyway, we met two of my to be hung. Luckily, I had great helpers; friends, who are both librarians, for dinner. when I left for the hotel, I knew everything I don’t think we really tasted any of our would be in place when we returned. food because we talked and talked as if all As the first assembly was about to four of us were old friends. The conversa- begin, the middle school students entered tion took many turns, but much of it re- the cafeteria in anticipation of an unknown volved around books entity. I think the stu- and authors that we dents were won over read and enjoyed. I “She was happy and told when Tiffany showed knew then that Tiffa- us she really liked writ- a picture of herself Author Tiffany Trent pauses during ny’s visit was going to ing. So I think that writ- surrounded by bear her busy visit at Patrick Taylor to make an impression ing might be a good ca- cubs. She explained pose with Elizabeth Kahn and the on the students. reer. I like to write.”—Ian about her husband’s Bookmarked library group. I open the library study of Asiatic bears doors every morning and her work at the at 7 a.m. There are usually a handful of stu- Virginia Tech Center for Bear Research. all questions with aplomb. Book sign- dents sitting by the door waiting to get in. That may not have been related to the ing was not actually posted as part of the Friday, March 7, was no exception. Since I dark fantasy of her Hallowmere series, schedule, but Tiffany graciously agreed to didn’t have to pick up Tiffany until 8:30, I but it sure got the students’ attention. She sign books. Those who had brought their had a little time to get everything ready at talked about being a writer and what that copies were able to have some one-on-one school. Chairs had to be set up assembly entailed, and she left time for questions. time with the author. That made the visit style in the cafeteria, as well as the speakers Many of the students were curious about special for both parties. During the second and projector, and the welcome signs had the income of a writer, but Tiffany handled assembly, Tiffany focused on the research

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that she had conducted for By Venom’s able to pry Tiffany away and give her a the airport. Sweet Sting. She thought that the students chance to sit, eat, and relax. It was gratify- Tiffany’s visit has had a long-lasting would be interested in the technology part ing to be able to reward the dedicated book effect on the students at Patrick Taylor. of the story. Again, she left plenty of time group members with this special treat. I see students all over school reading In for questions. One of the older boys asked The last activity of the day, a writing the Serpent’s Coils. I have students in the what it was like to be at Virginia Tech last seminar, was comprised of some reluc- library daily who want a copy of her second spring during the shooting spree, and Tif- tant high school students. Tiffany pulled book. The list of holds on this title is mind- fany addressed that issue as well as why out her fairy trunk filled with artifacts. boggling. As Hillary, one of my students, her books were set during the Civil War. Each student took an item and was asked told me a few days after the event, “It’s not Again, there was time for a book signing. to write. Their attitudes about writing my genre of choice, but after I saw the au- The older students seemed to be as eager to changed as she helped to pull some cre- thor who was so enthusiastic I decided to get a few minutes of time with the author ative threads of a story from their teenage read the book. I really enjoyed it.” I want as the younger ones did. brains. This class had a creative writing as- the students reading, and this opportunity Whew! We finally had a chance to signment due the next week, so Tiffany was got them reading. Thank you YALSA and have some lunch. The invited guests arrived able to listen to each of their initial ideas Mirrorstone for providing such a cool prize and filled up their plates. But there were and give them some pointers on where for TRW. I can’t wait to see what next year students and teachers clamoring for more they needed to go. I think they would have brings. YALS books to be signed and a bit of conversa- been happy to sit and talk with her for the tion with our visitor. Eventually, we were whole afternoon, but it was time to get to

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rapped within the black ink words between book covers, blood-suck- T ers and their horrific kin wait for The Alluring the next train into Imagination. Who on earth would invite these nasty beings into their minds, defenseless save for the ability Darkness to turn a page? According to sales in the young adult market, children even younger than twelve are among the bravest of the brave readers. Finding Belonging in Young people, it appears, love to mingle with rabid beasties and other dark creatures. But why? Fangs and Wands What is it about such dreadful characters that make children and teens rush to the book aisles these days rather than By Chase M. Will toward the video games? It’s easy to make the assumption children are becoming in- creasingly morbid as generations pass, but I assure you, the answer is far less disturbing. When teenagers don the black cape and plastic teeth of a vampire or pretend to stained teeth going through these things destinies. This is almost any high school in wield the wand of their favorite wizard on while fighting vicious battles in alternate a nutshell—friendships change as people Halloween, they feel a mystical sense of be- realities, they’re more than willing to listen. change, and the person you used to hang longing that can’t be found anywhere else. Perhaps these imaginary worlds aren’t with at the movie theater can become an The brave mentalities of their favorite char- as dark and terrible and unrealistic as one enemy obsessed with ruining your world. acters become a part of their own mindsets, would infer from the books’ covers. In This experience is very tough, but it’s much and for one night they feel at ease with the Harry Potter, readers don’t see the world easier to handle if you read about the same real world and whatever problems they’re of wizardry through the eyes of a dark experience happening in even the most ex- facing as mere humans. lord drunk on power. They see everything citing imaginary life. In series such as Harry Potter by through the spectacled eyes of an orphan Another worry is why kids also have J. K. Rowling, and Cirque du Freak by who goes from thinking he’s nobody to such fascinations with evil characters in Darren Shan, the supernatural beings finding out he has a purpose of dire im- books, the ones who have no moralistic val- called into question aren’t depicted as evil, portance to the entire world, something all ue and live only for destruction and doom. nasty beings who live solely for the joy of teens hope to discover about themselves Is it an early warning to rush a kid to the performing dark arts or draining blood on some level. In Cirque du Freak, a boy shrink? The case of liking an evil character from recent cadavers. The main characters joins ranks with a vampire to save his best simply because he’s evil is quite rare. Few in both books are young, discover secrets friend’s life, but when his friend misun- teens admire these characters just for their about their identities at a very tender age, derstands his means for stealing his dream unique black dress or their violent methods and (as strange as it sounds) neither of the of becoming an evil bloodsucker the pair for dispatching enemies. main characters fully embrace the change become bitter rivals, swearing death on one Teens love the mystery surrounding at first. Like many budding teens, they’re another as they hurtle toward opposing many “bad guys” in stories. In the novel scared of the changes they and their bodies must go through and the abnormal challenges they’ll face growing up. Chase M. Will lives in Coshocton, Ohio, with his dad and two Let’s face a straight fact: No teenager brothers and attends Coshocton High School. He writes teen likes listening to a guidance counselor talk horror stories and conducts bimonthly meetings for the Teen about puberty and maturity, but when they Writers Club. He will be attending Bowling Green State University read about a kid with a wand or blood- in the fall.

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n a Thursday afternoon in early June 2006, I stood in our branch O library’s windowless large confer- Write Here, ence room before a very diverse group of young people ages eleven to fifteen. They sat at tables arranged in a large U shape. Write Now They studied me, looking a little like an unconvinced jury. This didn’t worry me too much. I had led library instruction sessions for college freshmen in a previous job and Holding a Creative had seen these looks many times before, both the self-conscious, quick-eye averting glances and the deliberately nonchalant Writing Workshop slightly raised eyebrows coupled with peeks at the ceiling and room corners. I knew nothing about these particular young peo- Series at Your Library ple other than they were interested enough in writing stories and poems to show up at a library on a nice summer day. That’s quite By Heather Prichard enough. Over the next eight weeks I would be struck at how creative and thoughtful they each were. I would be amazed when they wrote very poignant stories about such topics as the current war, hopes, relationships, losses, and family dynam- “Okay, I have the first one,” I said. “Don’t mock you is a scary proposition for any age ics. Interacting with them stripped away interrupt when someone is talking or read- group. I wanted them to feel as though they some of my own preconceived notions of ing.” Then, after a few moments, I gestured were part of a community of like-minded their age group. Their seriousness amazed to a girl of about twelve with long dark hair individuals. me. Hopefully, their notions of thirty- who was sitting in the middle of the U- One of the plusses of voluntary ex- something reference librarians were also shaped arrangement. She was thoughtful tracurricular programs such as this is that, positively altered. for a moment before saying quietly, “Don’t as a leader, you probably won’t see many On that first day, after briefly in- laugh.” I wrote it down. The group began behavioral problems. The biggest challenge troducing myself and getting them to to stir and then they were all raising their will be just getting the participants to open introduce themselves so I could begin to hands with other rules. They made more up. Most 12–15-year-olds possess incred- learn their names, I got down to busi- rules about showing respect and being nice ible imaginations, but accessing those ness. “Let’s come up with some ground to each other. I wrote down all of their imaginations may be difficult because they rules,” I said to the group. I kept a flip rules because I wanted them to know their are constantly being drilled to conform in chart and marker ready. Collectively, opinions would be respected and valued. school and at home. “This is not going to be the group watched me, quietly waiting. Sharing one’s personal writing and creativ- like school,” I told them. “Here, we’re just No one wanted to be the first to speak. ity with a group who may be waiting to interested in having fun and being creative.” Over the next two months we met Heather Prichard is a Reference Librarian for Lexington (Ky.) for a couple of hours every other week. Public Library’s Tates Creek Branch. Heather received her MLIS They wrote stories and poems, read them aloud to each other, and, at my coaxing, from University of Kentucky in 2005. With no formal background gave each other feedback. Trust began to in education and having only taken one children’s literature develop between the group members in a course during her library school studies, she became interested very organic way. In his May 2005 article, in working with teens from her own experiences with helpful writing teacher Chris Street addressed this librarians in the community where she grew up. phenomenon:

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Write Here, Write Now

If students see themselves as con- model for the program series. But I want l I contacted the language arts tributing members of a writing to encourage my fellow librarians who have instructors and school librarians at community, then the motivation to not done this before: Even if you have no the middle schools and high schools sustain and enhance that communi- writing workshop experience and are only located nearest my library. I e-mailed ty may well cause students to value looking for a low-cost program series for them a summary of the workshop and contribute to their newfound an underserved population at your library, objectives and sent them flyers to identity. Students will likely begin you can lead a successful writing group. A post in their classrooms advertising to identify with other writers, thus one-time program may be better suited to the summer workshop. I used the adding to the classroom community your needs than an ongoing series such as instructor’s school e-mail accounts, in productive ways.1 the one I designed. which were available on school Web sites. This was especially helpful for Long-term adult writing groups are me because, as a new librarian, I had built this way, but none of my workshop not yet developed relationships with participants had driver’s licenses, much less Planning the schools or instructors. It was easy expectations of creating a group that would to craft one e-mail with an attachment meet without me past the eight weeks of In preparation for the first Write Here, and send it to each appropriate teacher our workshop. This workshop would be a Write Now workshop series, I did the fol- and school librarian. success as long as the participants feel it is lowing: l I created flyers about the program a success. and posted them in all of our system’s In that summer of 2006, I had been a l After conferring with my colleagues branch libraries. I also put information reference librarian for just six months. Ar- (especially the children’s librarians at in the printed calendar that is mailed ranging programming was one aspect of my the Tates Creek Branch), we decided out each month. job description but was also an area where which age group to target. The 12 l Next, I arranged for a local children’s I felt least prepared by my recent library to 15-year-old age range seemed to author to lead the group’s final session. school training. Apart from offering the be underserved by current youth This was to be the greatest cost of the same kinds of general craft and guest- programming. Young people in this program—$100 for an award-winning speaker programs as my predecessor, I group were too old for storytime children’s book author to lead our hoped to develop a program that I could but too young to be part of the teen group’s final meeting. personally facilitate. I was inspired to de- advisory board. Like Goldilocks, they l It seemed really important that velop a writing workshop for tweens and may just be looking for a comfortable participants be able to walk away teens by a positive personal experience: fit at the library. with a finished product at the end of when I was in fourth grade, many long years l I decided how many participants to the workshop. Many writing groups ago, I was fortunate enough to be involved in allow registration for the program. It create collections of their work an annual young author’s conference while would be wonderful if ten to twelve called chapbooks. I priced printing living in Michigan. My positive memories of participants from our area of the services and found that creating a that experience led me to believe that some city joined the group. I had found chapbook collection of participant’s of the young people in my current commu- in other workshops that more than works would cost less if created in nity might also be interested in a program twelve would be too large of a group house using Microsoft Publisher for writers. What better place to learn and for everyone to get equal attention, software and our own color computer share creative writing than a public library? so I put a cap on registrations. In printers. Desktop-publishing software While in college I had taken every subsequent workshop series, I had not and fancy color copiers have made undergraduate creative writing class my limited the initial registration because booklet creation a breeze. I was able university offered. I felt comfortable that I had found many participants do not to find free stock photographs on the my undergraduate classroom experiences complete the entire workshop. Expect Internet, providing a great cheap way in a workshop setting where writers share about a third of the initial group to to illustrate the collection. and critique each other’s work would help drop out. This is especially true if a l As the workshop drew closer, I facilitate a similar group for young writ- parent signs up a youth who is really developed an objective and agenda for ers. The workshop format would be the not interested in creative writing. each meeting. I quickly found during

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my first workshop series that the that don’t seem to have much contextual rel- On the Saturday afternoon of our participants will expect to write during evance to their lives. Despite their own rich group’s last meeting, they milled about a the sessions. For the sessions to be experiences, young people often feel stifled. bit more nervously. Their parents had been effective, they need to be planned out. In a workshop, if things go well, the partici- invited to attend the finale party, so the Using prompts such as photographs, pants will move past the sense of needing to group in the room was double its normal individual writing exercises, and group constantly conform. Through the creative size. Chapbooks would be distributed and exercises such as those found in the process, they will come to appreciate their a public reading would follow a thirty- resource list at the end of this article own ability to communicate as well as create. minute presentation by local children’s make this manageable for anyone. Near the end of the workshop, I began book author, George Ella Lyon. There was asking each participant to submit a favorite a table of cookies and drinks to one side of It’s important to lay out the parameters piece, and I created a chapbook using Micro- the room and chairs in rows for everyone of the workshop so the participants under- soft Publisher. Most of the time we agreed to sit. The young writers stood around eat- stand that they are free to create. In doing on which story or poem was their best. ing cookies while their parents looked on these workshops, it’s become evident that proudly, if not a little suspiciously. young people today are far more comfort- Lyon gave a rousing presentation able when they know what is expected of Our Final Meeting about how to keep a journal. Then, she them. To an older student, you may be able showed galley proofs of a book on which to say, “Write whatever comes to your mind.” Over the course of the past two months, she was currently working. She described But this can be very daunting to a 12 to the windowless conference room had be- the publication process and told of book 15-year-old who really wants to be shown come a comfortable space. The workshop projects she had worked on that had not what’s considered acceptable. The rest of the participants bunched together to compare gotten published. The workshop partici- world is usually telling them that they must stories and laugh before each session start- pants were in visible awe of her although conform and memorize facts. In school, they ed and during breaks. They were no longer she was extremely warm and open with may be encouraged to read classic books strangers to each other. them.

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The time came for the public read- Subsequently, I have arranged two There has been a great deal of recent ings. Despite visible signs of nervousness, other writing workshops on the same mod- research in adolescent behavior, such the young writers obviously enjoyed the el, tweaking what didn’t work and strength- as that done by the Minneapolis-based attention, especially when Lyon made ening what did. For example, I have found Search Institute. This research—important comments after each reading. The parents that participants do best when writing to teachers and librarians—has shown, attending were all smiles and thanks after during the meeting rather than when given among other things, that extracurricular the program. This was the highlight of the a homework assignment. Their schedules programs can have a lifelong positive im- workshop series. The participants were are very busy, even in the summer, and pact on the success of young people.3 As li- amazed by the experience of meeting a real they may not take time to write at home. brarians, dealing day to day with teens and published author and having her give them Second, although they are in a very creative tweens ages eleven to fifteen, we are in a feedback on their writing. Her honorarium period in their lives, young people may position to provide a positive influence and was very reasonable and the only real ex- have a hard time coming up with ideas for help teens build developmental assets. One pense of the program. If you have authors writing. By incorporating prompts such as way we can help provide asset-building in your area who are willing, it is a wonder- photographs and first sentences to invent situations is through implementation of ful experience to have them come in and stories about, I was able to get the partici- programs such as a creative writing work- lead a session. pants to write freely. One great resource I shop. Such a program gives young people When it was all, over the expenses to have used each time is Jump Write In! Cre- a safe environment where they can be the library proved to be very minimal and ative Writing Exercises for Diverse Commu- creative and build relationships with peers the cost of my time was be paid back hand- nities, Grades 6–12 by Judith Tannenbaum and adults. From the Search Institute’s list, somely in the development of relationships and Valerie Chow Bush. It is filled with I surmise that a creative writing workshop with an interesting group of young adults. wonderful writing exercises and examples can build on the following external assets: of writing by teens and tweens. There are receiving support through adult relation- many books and Web sites available on the ships, feeling empowerment through Challenges subject of creative writing. Any of them can personal and psychological safety, learning give you ideas for writing exercises. boundaries and expectations through posi- Over the course of the first workshop se- tive peer influence, and using time con- ries, these are the challenges we faced. structively through creative activities and Conclusion youth programs.4 YALS l Creating an interesting curriculum l Keeping young adults interested When I began the initial planning of the l Having parents sign young adults up creative writing workshop series Write References for the series when the child had little Here, Write Now for tweens and teens, my interest in writing main objective was just to create a safe place 1. Chris Street, “A Reluctant Writer’s Entry l The emotional difference between to work with teens interested in writing. into a Community of Writers,” Journal of 12 to 15-year-olds is larger than I As Bonnie J. Robinson writes, “Among the Adolescent & Adult Literacy 48, no. 8 (May originally anticipated many functions of creative writing work- 2005): 640. l It’s difficult in such a short time to shops is creating a community of learners 2. Bonnie J. Robinson, “The Creative Writing work in depth with the young adults. to support the writing activities of student Learning Community Webpage,” Academic I instead found that I should keep writers.” 2 Creating a chapbook collection Exchange Quarterly 9, no. 1 (Spring 2005): things light and fun so kids would of their work that the participants could 180–81. increase interest and feel less self- keep gave them a sense of accomplishment. 3. About Search Institute, www.search conscious about their writing I invited a local published children’s book institute.org/aboutsearch (accessed May l I had initially wanted to have the author to lead the last meeting. The pro- 18, 2008). chapbooks cataloged in our system so gram itself was very inexpensive other than 4. What Are Developmental Assets? www the participants could look themselves the $100 honorarium for the author. All the .searchinstitute.org/assets (accessed May up, but it was not possible for this to participants needed for the program was a 18, 2008). be done notebook and a pen or pencil.

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Resources Poems Come From (Spring, Tex.: Absey, (Brooklyn, N.Y.: Hanging Loose, 2003). 1999). Tannenbaum, Judith, and Valerie Chow Bush. Bauer, Marion Dane. What’s Your Story? A Meyer, Stephanie H., and John Meyer. Teen Ink: Jump Write In! Creative Writing Exercises Young Person’s Guide to Writing Fiction Our Voices Our Visions (Deerfield Beach, for Diverse Communities, Grades 6–12 (San (New York: Clarion, 1992). Fla.: Health, 2000). Francisco: Jossy-Bass, 2005). Cole, Joni B. Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Mirriam-Goldberg, Caryn. Write Where You Survive and Thrive (Lebanon, N.H.: Univ. Are: How to Use Writing to Make Sense of Pr. of New England, 2006). Your Life, A Guide for Teens (Minneapolis: Fletcher, Ralph. Live Writing: Breathing Life into Free Spirit, 1999). Online Resources (New York: Avon, 1999). Your Words New Moon Girls Editorial Board. New Moon 826 Valencia, the Writing Center. Grossman, Florence. Getting from Here to There: Writing (New York: Crown, 2000). www.826valencia.org (accessed Nov. 19, (Portsmouth, Writing and Reading Poetry Otfinoski, Steven.Extraordinary Short Story 2007). N.H.: Boynton/Cook, 1982). Writing (New York: Franklin Watts, Stock Exchange. www.sxc.hu (accessed Nov. 19, Lamott, Anne. (New York: Bird by Bird 2005). 2007). Pantheon, 1994). Pawlak, Mark et al. Shooting the Rat: Stories and TeenInk. www.TeenInk.com (accessed Nov. 19, Lyon, George Ella. Where I’m From: Where Poems by Outstanding High School Writers 2007).

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Marketing Teen Read Week™ Books with Bite @ your library

By Sarah Campbell and Lists (www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists) or the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Lindsey C. Dunn Teen Reading Lists for relevant book titles (www.clpgh.org/teens/read/ booklists/BookswithBite.html). If you think your patrons won’t be appalled, take deselected books and create “bitten” corners with a sharp tool. he theme of this year’s Teen Read In-House Marketing l Create an Edward vs. Jacob display to Week (TRW) is Books with celebrate the popular Stephenie Meyer T Bite @ your library. This is a l Gather all your “creatures of the night” books. On one side, put vampire books, great chance to market the library to your books into a display for your teens good quality photos of vampires, and vampire, werewolf, and horror lovers. to devour. An obvious choice would other vampire trinkets and campaign (Any Stephenie Meyer fans out there?) be vampire novels, but don’t limit for Edward. Use black and red as the But feel free to interpret “bite” in other yourself. Don’t forget to include high- main colors. On the other side, put ways. Think cooking, technology (byte), appeal nonfiction as well. Provide books and pictures about werewolves, and animal books. In fact, any book that reading lists of the titles your library dogs, animagus, and other canine shakes a teen’s world can be a book with owns. Back the entire thing in black creatures. Use brown, earthy tones and bite. Feel free to market in a way that will or red velvet and add a candelabrum campaign for Jacob. Let your teens vote appeal to your teens. To get your ideas and other fun objects, such as false for their favorite altered man. If your flowing, we invite you to sink your teeth vampire teeth. See YALSA Selected teens really get into it, consider holding into these ideas for marketing TRW to your patrons. Think you have a creative Sarah Campbell is the YA Library Assistant at Eva Perry idea? Please share it on the TRW wiki Library (EPL) in Apex, N.C. She has led two summer workshop at http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/ sessions for the State Library of North Carolina (SLNC). She is Teen_Read_Week. the author of Card Catalog of Creativity, a blog about YA library Remember, marketing can include in- branch ideas such as displays and booklists, programs and her art. Lindsey C. Dunn is the YA Librarian at outreach ideas such as flyers and school EPL. She has led one summer workshop training at the SLNC or community visits, and virtual outreach and is currently serving on the YA Galley Committee for YALSA. through blogs, wikis, and social networking She is the author of Zee Says, a blog about YA books and library tools. Have at it. Take a bite! programs.

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a debate where the teens plead for their where the winners are favorite candidate. Have some actors nominated and voted dress up as the characters. Whichever on by teens. The candidate wins gets to go with Bella to twenty-six finalists for your library’s Eclipse prom. TTT are available at l For a different Twilight display, use www.ala.org/teenstop an apple, a red ribbon, a red and ten. Start marketing white flower (from the book covers), these to your teens in an image of a gold eye, and some the summer so they Matchbox car versions of the vehicles will be ready to vote the characters drive. Print the book’s during TRW. Put Deselected by the library, but perfect for biting playlist from Stephenie Meyer’s Web the books on display, and creating a display! site, www.stepheniemeyer.com. create booklists of the l Give high-appeal cookbooks a finalists, and use the blog (www.teenpodcasters.com/ spotlight. Gather cookbooks from titles for your teen book clubs. During abouttpn) and post their own as well. your library’s collection that are TRW, create a computer voting booth Give your teen participants a “business written specifically for teens. You can with balloons and streamers. This card” with the Web address of where use cooking magazines and some is the perfect year to play this up, as their podcast is posted so they can trendy looking cookbooks from the we will be voting for a new President hand it out to their friends. adult collection as well. Put them on in the fall. For more information l Promote TRW on your library’s Web a display with a bowl, wire whisk, and about the TTT, visit www.ala.org/ site. Send a press release into the local other cooking tools. Add an apron and teenstopten. papers. Have your TAB create an a chef ’s hat for panache. You can also underground zine to give the publicity include fiction titles that have cooking a more cutting-edge feel. See the in them, such as Cynthia Leitich Get Publicity page at www.ala.org/ Smith’s Tantalize, Joan Bauer’s Hope Online Marketing teenread for more publicity tips. Was Here, or Tucker Shaw’s Flavor of l If you haven’t already done so, create the Week. l Use your library’s blog or create a a Facebook or MySpace account for l If you have a good display area by new blog to promote TRW, including your library or for yourself. Reach out your computers or are looking for programs, good reads, and national to your teen patrons in this way, and something non-vampire related, contests. As part of the blog, let teens you will learn much about what your rename your week “Books with Byte.” write and comment on their favorite teens are thinking and feeling. This Use nonfiction books on computers, books. Ask questions such as, “What is a great passive way to get ideas for gaming, and technology, and maybe was the first book you ever really how to reach your teens. even a few fiction books, such asNick feasted on?” and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by David l Dip your toe into podcasting. Have Levithan and Rachel Cohn or User your teen advisory board (TAB) or Unfriendly by Vivian Van Velde to other group of teens come in and Programming Ideas spice it up. A great list of books for make podcasts about their favorite teen gamers from the Wake County books. Call it “Book Bytes.” Or have l Invite a local chef to speak at your Public Library system is available at teens read a two-minute segment library. To let the teens have a say, try www.wakegov.com/NR/rdonlyres/ from a favorite book. You can use free a cooking survivor contest. Bring in EB871E95-8FC1-4DC3-A9D8 software like Audacity and sound five to ten ingredients, divide the teens -BE390F142CBD/0/teengamers.pdf. effects from the Internet for extra into two groups, and let them create l Don’t forget to encourage your goodies. Post your podcasts on a blog their own concoctions. Have a panel patrons to vote for the Teens’ Top Ten or wiki. Encourage your teens to listen of teen judges that will taste and vote (TTT). This is a teen choice book list, to podcasts on the Teen Podcasters for the best new entrée.

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during TRW. If you are a school library media specialist, coordinate programs with your local public library. l Don’t stop at schools for your outreach. Visit your local teen hangouts and hand out flyers. If you have a TAB, let them create the flyers and hand them out to their peers. Word of mouth from teen to teen is the most effective way to increase your numbers. l Want something to really get their attention? Use the angle that “bite” refers to being cutting edge. If your library has a pin maker, make some pins that say “BITE ME” in really big letters and in small print read “I read books with bite @ (your library name).” Attach them to a few books that have bite or hand them out at circulation when a title is checked out. Take advantage of the election theme while promoting Teens’ Top Ten vot- Look at ALA’s list of the 100 Most ing in your teen space. Frequently Challenged Books for ideas (www.ala.org/ala/oif/ bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/ l Have a cooking contest. Invite teens object on top while it dries. Once the 100mostfrequently.cfm). to bring in dishes they have cooked book is dry, mark with a pencil where from any written recipe source: library you want the bite marks to be. Use As always, ask your teens what they book, Web site, blog, and so forth. your X-Acto knife to carefully bore would like. Have prizes. Create a cookbook of all holes through a centimeter of pages. Last but not least, don’t forget to the recipes. Finally, drip the red paint from the register for this exciting week at the TRW l Let your teens make “Books with Bite” holes and voila! You can also just make Web site (www.ala.org/teenread). There (pictured on previous page). All you these altered books yourself for the are giveaways and freebies that go along need is an old or weeded book (found vampire displays. with registering, but, more importantly, in the donation bin at your library), registering gives YALSA higher numbers book glue, red paint, and an X-Acto of participants, allowing the organization knife. Begin by opening the book to a to continue offering special initiatives such good page somewhere in the middle of Local Outreach as this. YALS the book. Put something heavy on top of the book to hold it open. Brush the l If you are in a public library, visit local book glue all around the outer page schools to let students know what edges to seal them together. Leave the activities your library will be doing

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ovie night is a great event that can enhance the fun of Teen M Read Week (TRW). Why show Books Films a movie during a week that celebrates the written word? Teens connect with ideas and emotions in a variety of ways. Movies with Bite that fit with the 2008 TRW theme, Books with Bite, reinforce the topic and encourage exploration of further entertainment with similar subject matter. Movies can also draw Teen Read Week™ in reluctant readers and show them all that the library has to offer teens. Hosting a teen movie night during TRW can be simple, Movie Night effective, and one of the most successful teen events at the library all year. By Stephani Fry

Preparation Teen advisory groups and frequent teen visitors are great sources of movie recommendations. This year’s theme fits well serve as a great kickoff to introduce the film shown that evening can help keep the with the Halloween season, so the choices theme in a dramatic way. Movie night can crowd after the film ends. are practically endless. From horror classics also act as a nice, relaxing, and rewarding to modern-day thrillers, this year’s theme way to draw the week to a close. provides an array of film options to appeal to teen viewing tastes. Don’t Forget Choose the movie well in advance of The Event There are a few things that you don’t want the event date. Extra time to get the word to forget when preparing for and executing out is always a benefit. There’s nothing Food is always a great draw. Local inde- a movie night event. worse than planning the perfect event at pendent pizza places will often donate which no one shows up. With teens, word food for a library event in return for the 1. License—Make sure that your of mouth can work wonders. Here are a exposure as a sponsor. The pizza place can library has a license to show the film. few ways that you can promote movie night also act as another outlet to spread the Most licenses are inexpensive and to the teens in your community: word to local teens. easily obtained. Check out Movie Another essential addition to the Licensing USA (www.movlic.com) for 1. Collaboration between public and movie night event room is books. A cre- information on blanket movie licenses school libraries ative way to promote Books with Bite at for public and school libraries. You 2. Flyers in the library movie night is to line the perimeter of the can also call the movie production 3. Post on the library Web site room with tables. On the tables, create or distribution company for more 4. Encourage local organizations and displays of TRW-themed books. Be sure to information on a one-time license for businesses that cater to teens to carry indicate to the teens that they can pick up, a specific title. Talk to your library information about the event read, and check out the books at any time. director to see if your library is already Leave at least an hour after the movie ends covered. Consider staging movie night as the so teens can browse the books on display. 2. Permission—Check your library’s policy opening or closing TRW activity. It can A drawing for a free “book with bite” or the manual to see if parental/guardian permission is required before showing Stephani Fry is a member of YALSA’s Teen Read Week Committee. movies to minors in the library.

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3. Promotion—A gathering of teens Films with Bite is a captive audience for promotion. Be sure to tell the attendees about Humor Animals TRW, library services for teens, Dracula: Dead and Loving It King Kong and any opportunities for teens to Buffy the Vampire Slayer Godzilla participate in library groups. You can Young Frankenstein Alvin and the Chipmunks also promote the next TRW activity Teen Wolf Ace Ventura: Pet Detective by handing out flyers and a sign-up Shaun of the Dead Jumanji form. YALS Halloweentown Madagascar Josie and the Pussycats Films with Byte Edgy The Adventures of Megabyte Man Underworld (rated R) War Games Van Helsing Hackers The Lost Boys 2001: A Space Odyssey Spider-Man (I, II, III) Transformers The Craft Clockstoppers The Faculty Zathura Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Food The Breakfast Club Fried Green Tomatoes Ratatouille Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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s David Lubar once said, “Teens are trying to make sense of the world. ABut that’s an impossible task. The Tasty Treats for world that doesn’t make sense. . . . As a reader, I know I’ll find the world I want in a book.”1 The importance of Teen Read Books with Bite Week™ (TRW) is to usher new readers into the library and fascinate them with the wealth of opportunities to become someone else—look through the world By Megan Fink with new eyes and imagine themselves as a supernatural creature. Fantasy fiction asks the question, “What if changing into someone else were possible?” The 2008 TRW theme of Books with Bite offers a panoply of books with supernatural themes. From contest and have teens bring in their fa- Books with Bite will be for those readers Darren Shan’s Cirque de Freak series vorite treats. Furthermore, a recipe contest who are enraptured with vampire charac- to Annette Curtis Klause’s Blood and paired with prizes from local restaurants ters and the teenage girls who love them, Chocolate, the vibrant characters and spine- can inspire even the most lukewarm reader. such as Edward and Bella from the Twi- tingling stories are opportunities to snare If your local newspaper has a restaurant re- light series by Stephenie Meyer. new readers. School libraries can highlight viewer or a recipe column, invite the writer TRW can be a publicity campaign for their collection, promote curricular goals, to the library to be the judge. Local cook- your library and can give your students a and advocate for teen literacy during their ing schools or TV food shows would also fresh tour of the collection. Novels with TRW celebrations. be good partners or resources to consider compelling characters can practically sell Programming ideas for TRW vary when planning your event. themselves to the reader. When I worked from the simple to the elaborate. One way Taking the Books with Bite theme in an independent bookstore, I used to to add dynamic displays to your library in a more animalistic direction, find out if interview the prospective buyer in much would be to ask students to design a your local zoo, state park, or museum has the same way that librarians facilitate the read-alike list and feature the books with any exhibits that would involve dinosaurs, readers’ advisory questions: What are your their reviews next to them, like various ancient creatures, or related animals sub- favorite books? What hobbies and interests bookstores that show staff favorites. The jects. You could host a visit from a park do you have? Which authors do you like? programming opportunities for TRW ranger or museum curator or promote the Developing booklists from the movies, mu- this year are vast and malleable. If you museum with free passes for the students sic, and affinities of your teen readers will have a FFA club (or the equivalent), you (call and find out if they have student days make your TRW event and your library could host a cooking demonstration of lo- or hours). Since teens are already devour- more inviting. Information Power states, “A cally grown produce with a prize for the ing vampire and monster books, whether student who is an independent learner is most original and “biting” flavor. Displays graphic novels or series fiction, highlight information literate and appreciates litera- of cookbooks, science, and other how-to those titles that are always checked out of ture and other creative expressions of inbooks can highlight the nonfiction collec- the library and host a trivia game with bite- formation.”2 If you have students that enjoy tion. Using a character from one of your size candy for prizes. technology (and most of them cannot live favorite Books with Bite, host a recipe The most popular read-alike list for without it), invite the students to create a blog or Web page with their favorite books that relate to the TRW theme. Megan P. Fink is a Middle School Librarian at Charlotte (N.C.) Like their colleagues at public libraries, Country Day School. She began her career in children’s book school librarians put the essential materials publishing, but fell in love with the library while working for the into the hands of teens, whether it’s books, New York Public Library. She chaired YALSA’s Teen Read Week websites, or simply access to the most accu- Committee in 2007–08. rate, reliable information. TRW is an oppor-

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tunity to have an open house in your library, Horowitz to Darren Shan that span many [Klause’s] fierce and feisty werewolf delve into the shelves, and connect books genres, you will be able to access lists of novel, Blood and Chocolate. I’m also with students. Books with Bite includes their favorite Books with Bite at the TRW wowed by M. T. Anderson’s vampire tie-ins across the curriculum. Find out what Web site (www.ala.org/teenread), on the novel Thirsty, Nancy Werlin’s cyber- units your teachers will be covering in Oc- resources page. Here are two quotations to suspense novel Locked Inside, Deborah tober and match books in your collection preview: Noyes’ horror anthology collection to the curriculum. For science, discover the Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales, and terror of a rogue shark in Michael Capuzzo’s l Shan said, “My favorite Book with many more!” YALS Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks Bite is the original Dracula novel by of 1916. For biography, read Lori Gottlieb’s Bram Stoker. It gave the world an story of her battle with eating disorders in entirely new type of monster, and is References Stick Figure. For social studies, try Left for still an unsettling, edgy read over a Dead by Peter Nelson, which recounts the hundred years later. There have been 1. David Lubar, “SF in SF: Science Fiction, disaster of the USS Indianapolis and the boy many bad vampire books and films Fantasy, and Teens,” YALSA preconfer- who changed our history of WWII. For in the years since then, and the genre ence, June 15, 2001, www.davidlubar.com/ fantasy fiction in English class, read William has something of a bad reputation sfinsf.htm (accessed Feb. 20, 2008). Sleator’s The Boy Who Couldn’t Die, which in certain quarters, but the first 2. American Association of School sets new records for sleepless nights. These Dracula is a stunning, groundbreaking Librarians, Information Power, (Chicago: books can showcase your TRW event, work, brilliantly written, terrifying ALA, 1998), 26. whether you create displays, offer prizes for but stylish. Everyone should treat accelerated reader tests, or collaborate with themselves to a bite of the real thing at your local public library’s celebrations. least once in their life!!!!” For TRW 2008, we asked several l Cynthia Letitia Smith said, “My fave authors to give us their favorite Books Book with Bite is the one that inspired with Bite. With authors from Anthony me to begin writing for teens. It’s

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Interview with a New Vampire

Speaking of creatures of the night, Quincie, “Frank,” my planner book. Organization is Quincie: I’d always heard that vampires the heroine of Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich my life! were rare, especially in the southwest (all Smith, agreed to be interviewed about her that sunlight), but recently, I’ve been recon- favorite activities for TRW. Tantalize is a YALS: What turns you off? sidering that assumption. Lately, I’ve been spicy and compelling read for those fans reading The Morganville Vampire series by looking for more adventure and paranormal Quincie: People who aren’t what they seem Rachel Caine. Apparently, the whole town romance between a soon-to-be mystical girl (literally). of Morganville, Texas, is controlled by vam- and her werewolf best friend, Kieren. pires. Who knew? Using questions from the popular Bra- YALS: What is your favorite music? vo TV show Inside the Actor’s Studio (plus YALS: If you could give students advice, a few of our own), and with special thanks Quincie: Austin is the “live music capital would you recommend a certain kind of to Smith, Quincie divulged her thoughts of the world,” and I love all kinds of music, reading? on TRW as the spokesperson of the super- but especially Tejano, blues, and, lately, natural world: country folk with a Gothic edge. Let’s just Quincie: A shocking number of people are say, I identify. prejudiced against shape-shifters. As YALS: What is your favorite word? someone who is wereperson-friendly, I YALS: What sound or noise do you love? highly recommend [Klause’s] Blood and Quincie: Marinara! I own an Italian res- Chocolate to teens and Werewolf Rising by taurant, Sanguini’s, on South Congress in Quincie: The sizzle of spicy Italian sausage. R. L. LaFevers to tweens. Obviously, these Austin. I inherited it from my mama, and authors did their homework and found by working there, I feel like I’m keeping YALS: What sound or noise do you hate? out that shifters can be good guys. Hmm part of her alive. . . . or maybe they’re shifters themselves. Quincie: The knock of the health inspec- I’ve heard that Annette has been known to YALS: What is your least favorite word? tor. I’m not saying we’re an unclean opera- howl. tion. Unholy maybe, but not. . . . Never Quincie: Quiz. I’m not doing so well in mind. YALS: What was your favorite snack food school at the moment, but I’m determined before you were turned into a vampire? to turn that around. If I’m going to live for- YALS: What profession would you not like ever, I’ll need a college education. to do? Quincie: Habanera-stuffed olives! I already miss them. My new liquid diet is seriously YALS: What turns you on creatively, spiri- Quincie: Vice principal. At least not the overrated. tually, or emotionally? kind with an ax mounted on the office wall. Quincie: My best friend Kieren turns me on in about every possible way. But be- YALS: Describe a Book with Bite that yond him, I’m inspired by working at my you’ve enjoyed. restaurant, the idea of it as a stage, and by

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my bulletin board interactive by covering it with black construction paper for a chalk- Attractive Displays board effect and attach fluorescent gel pens or chalk. Ask a question, like “Who is your favorite vampire?” Teens can respond by for Teen Spaces writing in their colorful responses. Look up. Don’t forget your ceiling as a display area. In the past, I’ve hung star balloons that were no longer being used By Erminia Mina Gallo by our publicity department to highlight a theme. For a music display, I attached some of my scratched CDs on pieces of yarn and dangled them from the ceiling. Just make sure that this won’t set off your motion- alarm system! efore I started my career as a teen can be done through clever displays, tie-in Once you have found display areas, services librarian, I worked for themes and props, and special arrange- the next step is coming up with what you B a bookstore for six months. The ment of materials. The bookstore employed want to display and how you want to dis- combined children and teen section of the someone full time who just worked on play those materials. If you have different store was separated from the rest of the displays for seven of their locations. This display areas, you can have more than one bookstore, and it was there that I learned person used her creative abilities on desig- tie-in to this year’s theme, Books with Bite, the importance of displays to attract read- nated display areas at each store location. for your materials, or you can use a space ers to books. Bookstores are in the business Displays were planned out ahead of time to promote a TRW program. Keep your of selling books. They have created display- by creating a rotation schedule, coming up displays neat, clean, and not overly clut- friendly atmospheres to market their books with themes, designing or sketching out tered. Ideas can come from the TRW Web and attract their audience. Since public the displays, buying the supplies, and set- site, the TRW wiki, or the Books with libraries are in the business of circulating ting up the displays. Teen librarians can Bite pocket-sized pamphlet that all TRW materials and keeping their customers read- also take these steps in creating attractive registrants receive as a download. After you ing, display spaces are necessary for market- displays for their large or small areas, a per- come up with the materials you want to ing the collection. Many renovated libraries fect way to showcase TRW @ your library. display, add props for atmosphere. have incorporated new display spaces. This First, look at your space for poten- Tie in props to your TRW display is great; however, many other libraries still tial display areas. Every nook and cranny from everyday found items. Props can also have a small area with no display space to counts. Displays can be set up on tables, be used to capture the attention of your work with. Some libraries have a budget to counter tops, shelves, desks, window ledges, audience. It is important to recognize that purchase materials for displays but some and on slatwall. Ideally, the room should props help carry out a story, their purpose have not. I have been a teen services librar- have a bulletin board and a marker board. is to present and sell. Props should not ian for ten years now and have worked in If this is not possible, set up an easel and dominate, hide, or draw attention away a newly renovated, display-friendly space a large cardboard poster to act as a bul- from the merchandise. Check your closets as well as a small, traditional teen space. letin board. Can you spare the top half of and your friends’ closets for props. Susan I incorporated what I learned from my a shelving unit? Have it taken apart and Cozzans, readers services/programming bookstore experience with what other teen use the back of the unit as a bulletin board. coordinator at the Avon Lake (Colo.) Pub- librarians have taught me to create dis- Bulletin boards are a versatile tool in pro- lic Library states that her greatest display plays to attract teen readers for Teen Read moting your collection. I sometimes make accomplishment is taking the ordinary and Weak™ (TRW) 2008. Displays are the silent salespeople and appeal primarily to people’s emotions. Ma- Erminia Mina Gallo is the Teen Services Librarian of the Parma terials need to be arranged so teens will see Ridge branch of Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Public Library. She them, pick them up, and read them! This currently serves as the Chair of YALSA’s Publication Committee.

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making it extraordinary. Props create a variety of effects and moods. Use dog biscuits Display Ideas for Books in a bowl for a display on pets or popcorn with Bite @ your library in a bowl for a display on movie-related books. Place cooking utensils in pots and pans for a display on food-related books. Utilize baskets and throw in paperbacks adjacent to your display. Set up realia (objects that relate to daily living) and 3-D materials representing new trends. A life- size cardboard cutout of Star Wars’ R2D2 would capture everyone’s attention. Utilize clear acrylic cubes, milk crates, scary Halloween decorations, vampire or decorated boxes to spice up corners. mask, black paper. Acrylic cubes are great for libraries that don’t have enclosed display units and can Love Bites: Heartbreak romance fic- be used to promote materials or programs. tion and nonfiction titles. Props: candy For example, a clever teen librarian used conversation hearts, red lipstick outline the clear acrylic cubes to promote a pro- Books with Bite: Shark nonfiction and making a broken heart using acrylic cube, gram. She wrote “It’s a Girl Thing” on fiction titles or any animals that bite! (in- decorative red hearts, paper heart cutouts the cube in lipstick, and at the bottom sects, bears, tigers, and so forth) Props: surrounding display or black poster with of the cube she put flowered lime-green shark teeth, shark toys, photos of sharks, glued candy conversation hearts outlining and white fabric. She also included a mir- fish bowl, rocks, and shells. a broken heart. ror, lipstick, and a box decorated with magazine clippings of school, boys, bands, Read Every Bite: Food-related fiction Take a Bite Out of Life: Biography titles. sports, and so on. On the cube, she placed and nonfiction titles. Props: toy foods or Props: fake teeth, pictures of animals, or self-help-related books. nonperishable food containers, fake teeth, people taking a bite. Different-colored milk crates can be cooking utensils, baskets containing books. used the same way and can be purchased at stores that sell home products. At times Love at First Bite: Vampire fiction and when I don’t plan ahead, I use the acrylic nonfiction titles. Props: fake vampire teeth, cubes to cover the TRW prizes or candy prize I’ve purchased for a passive program giveaway. Prizes are the focus of the display, and I just surround them with related tasy fiction collection. inserts from some of the teen magazines books. For libraries that don’t have the ex- Use posters to highlight a display. that are on their way to being withdrawn. tra cash to purchase cubes or crates, deco- Use your wall space, backs of shelves, and Using decorative paper and fabrics is rate different-sized boxes with magazine end panels on shelves to hang your post- another relatively inexpensive way to ac- clippings or wrapping paper, stack them, ers. I have also seen cork attached to poles centuate your displays. If you have slatwall, and surround them with books. Stack box- to hang posters and flyers. Whether it is don’t just display books on it—use wrap- es on a table in the form of a pyramid. Cov- a TRW poster or a teen celebrity poster, ping paper or colored paper to enhance a er with a fabric and add materials around posters are a good way to mark an area theme. Cover boxes with colored fabrics the boxes so they are at different levels. The for teens. Hang posters with TV, music, depending on the mood you what to create. next time you see a box of tissues that has sports, and any images teens relate to, One summer I had a 1960s day program, colors or a pattern that you think you can just as you might see in a teen’s bedroom. so I placed a box on a table and covered use for a future display, buy it and get two Browse the posters at the ALA Store it with a tie-dye fabric and surrounded it uses out it. I have used purple boxes with (http://alastore.ala.org), ask music or with sixties-related titles. If your library stars to add to a display promoting the fan- video stores for free posters, or use poster owns a die-cut machine, cut out shapes

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that relate to your display, paste them on may take extra work on your part, but the Online Resources the shelves, and scatter them around the results are guaranteed to be satisfying. displayed books and the surrounding floor. Teens will be coming up to you wanting to Advanced Graphics. www.advancedgraphics Cut out letters using wrapping paper know if they can have the poster you put .com (May 18, 2008). or colored construction paper, print mes- up on the wall or the cardboard-cutout Get Caught Reading. www.getcaughtreading sages in computer fonts that can be used figure you placed in the room. Teens will be .org (May 18, 2008). beside your displays to hook your audience. leaving empty spaces where you had placed Clear Solutions. www.clearsolutionsdisplays Try different scripts for your lettering. For a face-out book that you thought was never .com (May 18, 2008). example, create a graffiti wall. Use quotes going to be checked out. As teen librarians, The Container Store. wwwcontainerstore.com and famous sayings. Try using humor by we have to find a way to promote a col- (May 18, 2008). using wordplay and puns. In Mary Por- lection to those reluctant readers or those Flickr. www.flickr.com/groups/bookdisplays tas’ Windows: The Art of Retail Display, teens that only come in to the library to (May 18, 2008). Paul Smith states that you have just a few use the Internet, hang out, or wait for their Oriental Trading. www.orientaltrading.com seconds to get someone’s attention; visual parents to pick them up after school. Using (May 18, 2008). humor is the most effective way. An idea ideas from the retail environment and us- Party City. www.partycity.com (May 18, 2008) I found from another teen librarian in my ing what we know as librarians, we can sell YALSA TRW. www.ala.org/teenread (accessed system was to tag books with little mes- reading to our teen customers. YALS May 18, 2008). sages. For example, one tag reads “pick me” YALSA TRW wiki. http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/ and other tag reads “no, pick me.” Also, take index.php/Teen_Read_Week (accessed May 18. 2008). advantage of trendy clip art to add pictures Resources to your displays. Some common mistakes to avoid Burstiner, Irving. How to Start and Run Your when working with displays are overcrowd- Own Retail Business: Expert Advice Further Reading ing or overcluttering your display with too From a Leading Business Consultant and many props, undercrowding your display Entrepreneur (New York: Carol, 1998). MacRae, Cathi Dunn. “YA Spaces of Your with too few props and materials, using Cozzens, Susan E. “Goddesses of Library Dreams: Teen Center Beachwood Branch inappropriate props so it doesn’t convey Display Unveil Their Secrets.”Today’s of Cuyahoga County Public Library, the correct theme, and forgetting to change Librarian(Dec. 2000): 23–24. Beachwood, Ohio.” VOYA 22, no. 4 (Oct. your displays. The creativity can be ef- Franklin, Linda Campbell. Publicity and Display 1999): 246–47. fective, whether it’s complex or minimal. Ideas for Libraries (Jefferson, N.C.: Nichols, Mary Anne. Merchandising Library Props can also be costly, inexpensive, or McFarland, 1985). Materials to Young Adults (Englewood, even free. The potential for creative dis- Mills, Kenneth H. Applied Visual Merchandising Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2002). plays is limitless, so use what you can to the (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice, 1988). Taney, Kimberly Bolan. Teen Spaces: The fullest to speak to your teen audience. Portas, Mary. Windows: The Art of Retail Step-by-Step Library Makeover, 2nd ed. So, whether you have a have a fancy Display (London: Thames & Hudson, (Chicago: ALA, 2008). renovated space or a small area to work, 1999). you can attract teen readers to books Quitkin, Megan. “Cool Room: Life’s a Beach.” through displays. Try these techniques to CosmoGirl (June/July 2000): 104–5. inspire and retain the readers you already Sand, Gregory A. Principles of Merchandising: A have by helping them discover books they Global Perspective (New York: Globalteam, would not have sought on their own. It 1995).

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Urban Teenagers, Health Information, and Public Library Web Sites By Sandra Hughes-Hassell, Dana Hanson- Baldauf, and Jennifer E. Burke

he Internet has become an impor- conducting searches, judging the credibility information to adults in their communities, tant tool for young adults seeking of the information retrieved, and accessing and this service has transitioned online as T health information.1 More than sites because of filtering software are just a libraries provide Internet access to electronic 70 percent of 15 to 17-year-olds say they few of the barriers teenagers face.4 Teenag- consumer health information.6 In addition, have used the Internet to look up health ers also express concerns about privacy and many public libraries have developed Web information.2 Researchers cite availability, confidentiality, especially in chat rooms or sites specifically for teenagers. These Web anonymity, and affordability as the key rea- e-mail correspondences.5 sites serve as centers for reference, educa- sons teenagers turn to the Web for answers Given the issues teens face when tional support, popular materials, commu- to their health-related questions.3 searching for health information online, it nity information, and library programming.7 While the Internet provides teenagers seems natural that public libraries take the Including links to useful health Web sites with access to a wealth of health-related lead in providing assistance to teenagers would alleviate some of the frustration teen- resources, it also presents challenges that who need help finding health information. agers face when searching for quality health can negatively impact their ability to ac- Libraries, particularly public libraries, have information on the Internet.8 This raises the cess quality information online. Difficulty a long history of providing consumer health question, do public libraries typically use their teen Web sites to provide health information for young adults? Sandra Hughes-Hassell is Associate Professor at the School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). Her research interests include delivery of information services to children and young adults, multicultural Design of the Study literature, information needs of disadvantaged youth, and the This study investigated how prevalent it is role of school library media specialists in education reform. for public library Web sites developed for Dana Hanson-Baldauf is a doctoral student at the School of teenagers to provide access to health infor- Information and Library Science, UNC-CH. Her research interests mation. The research questions guiding the include K–12 curricular integration of Web technologies and study included special-needs populations. Jennifer E. Burke is a doctoral 1. What percentage of public library student in the College of Information Science & Technology, Web sites for teenagers provide Drexel University. Her research interests include digital libraries, consumer health information? information needs of educators, K–12 curricular integration of 2. What health topics are commonly digital educational resources, and information literacy. included?

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3. What Web sites are recommended? their own health, such as, “What is more mended through the public library Web 4. What percent of the recommended comfortable, a tampon or a pad?” and “How sites. More than half of the Web sites were Web sites were designed specifically does one go about getting free insurance?” developed specifically for teenagers.18 Seven for teenagers? but also had questions about the health were developed for children and teenagers 5. Who are the primary sponsors for the conditions of their families and friends.13 and two for teens and college-age students. recommended sites? Issues related to human sexuality, including The remaining sites were developed for sexual safety and sexual identity, were also adults. Table 3 provides the titles, Web ad- The sample included public library common. dresses, and sponsors for the ten most fre- Web sites from the two largest metropolitan And finally, public libraries provide the quently recommended sites. The number areas in each of the fifty states and Wash- only access to technology for many poor of health-related Web sites recommended ington D.C.9 Each public library Web site urban teenagers.14 More than 27 percent of by each library ranged from one to ninety- was accessed between April and June 2007 youth from families with annual incomes of three, with the average being seven. to determine if the Web site contained a link less than $20,000 use library computers to The sponsors of the recommended to a page specifically developed for young access the Internet, compared to 11 percent Web sites were primarily nonprofit orga- adults. If a young adult page was found, of youth from families with annual incomes nizations. They included governmental that page was examined for health-related of more than $75,000. African American agencies, community-based organizations, information. For each recommended health- and Latino youth are more likely to visit professional associations, foundations, related Web site, the Web address, sponsor, public libraries primarily to use computers. universities, hospitals, public television sta- and topics covered were recorded. Each A U.S. Department of Education study tions, and youth advocacy and educational recommended site was also examined to de- found that 29 percent of African American organizations. Examples include the U.S. termine if the site was developed specifically and 20 percent of Latino youth use public Department of Health and Human Ser- for a teenage audience. libraries for Internet access, compared to 12 vices, the American Academy of Child and This sample was chosen for three pri- percent of white youth.15 Adolescent Psychiatry, Planned Parent- mary reasons. First, many residents of met- hood, and the National Coalition for Gay, ropolitan areas, especially those living in Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. America’s inner cities, lack access to health Findings Other sponsors included grassroots volun- care. Among the most vulnerable are chil- teer groups, faith-based organizations, and dren and adolescents. McKee and Fletcher, For this study, 101 public library Web sites businesses such as Cool Nurse, LifeWay for example, found that a disproportionate were reviewed. While 72 of the libraries Christian Resources, and PepsiCo. number of urban adolescent girls, especially had a young adult Web site, only 36 of The topics included as health informa- those born outside the United States, lack a them provided links to health information tion varied greatly on each library Web site. close source of care and regular health care for teens from their young adult Web site. Some of the libraries recommended Web provider.10 Similarly, while risky sexual be- As table 1 shows, libraries in the Midwest sites that clearly dealt with health-related haviors among urban adolescent males put were less likely to provide health informa- issues such as diet, disease, drug abuse, them at risk for sexually transmitted dis- tion for teens by means of the library’s exercise, and pregnancy. Others included eases, HIV/AIDS, and unplanned father- young adult Web site than those in other Web sites that at first glance might seem hood, few facilities provide focused sexual regions of the country.16 unrelated to health. A few examples in- and reproductive health services to these The libraries most likely to provide clude “choosing a piercer,” which provides young men.11 Compounding the lack of ac- health-related information for teens guidelines for ensuring that individuals cess to health care, many of the urban poor through their Web sites were those serving have a “safe piercing experience,” and “tat- also possess inadequate information about communities with low poverty rates (less too facts,” which includes a section titled health care and health services or have too than 10 percent) and those with poverty “What is bad for my tattoo?” Table 4 few resources available to them.12 rates between 25 and 30 percent (see table presents the categories and specific health- Second, studies of typical information 2).17 Only 30 percent of the libraries in the related topics most frequently included on seeking have shown that information per- highest poverty communities had young the Web sites. taining to health-related issues is a frequent adult Web sites that featured health-related Some of the libraries divided the need among urban teens. Hughes-Hassell information. recommended sites into categories, such and Agosto found that the urban teens For teens seeking health-related as body, mind, sexuality, and relationships. they studied not only had questions about information, 290 distinct sites were recom- But others simply provided an alphabet-

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Table 1. Percentage of Libraries by Region Providing Health ized list of recommended sites. Most of the Information for Teens by Means of the Library’s Young Adult Web Site libraries provided a brief annotation for the recommended sites, although there were a Region YA Web Site Health Information few that provided only the title. Midwest 65% 23% Many of the recommended sites not Northeast 66% 38% only provided factual information in the form of articles or answers to frequently South 63% 36% asked questions, but also included interac- West 75% 38% tive components such as chats, threaded discussion forums, and hotlines that provide teens with the opportunity to commu- Table 2. Percentage of Libraries by Poverty Level Providing Health nicate with experts and other teens about Information for Teens by Means of the Library’s Young Adult Web Site health issues. For example, the site Sex, Etc. provides a weekly live teen chat with Percentage of Population Under 18 Percentage of Libraries Providing Teen sexual health experts. TeenGrowth.com in- Living Below Poverty Health Information Via YA Web Site cludes a section entitled “Crisis Call,” which <10% 50% includes phone numbers for various crisis hotlines across the United States. 11–15% 35% 16–20% 18% 21–25% 18% Discussion 25–30% 55% Now we return to the original question. >30% 30% How common is it for public library teen Web sites to provide health information

Table 3. Most Frequently Recommended Health-Related Web Sites for Teens Number of

Library Web

Sites Recom- Web Site Title Web Site URL Web Site Sponsor mending TeensHealth 22 http://kidshealth.org/teen The Nemours Foundation www.goaskalice.columbia Go Ask Alice 17 Columbia University’s Health Promotion Program .edu TeenWire 14 www.teenwire.com Planned Parenthood The TeenGrowth team comprises world-renowned pedia- TeenGrowth 12 www.teengrowth.com tricians, educators, and Internet professionals committed to improving the lives of adolescents SEX, ETC. 9 www.sexetc.org Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University Health Information www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/ U.S. Food and Drug Administration—Department of 9 for Teens html/7teens.htm Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health girlshealth.gov 9 www.4girls.gov and Human Services i wanna know 8 www.iwannaknow.org American Social Health Association National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a program of freevibe.com 6 www.freevibe.com the Office of National Drug Control Policy National Eating 5 www.nationaleatingdisorders.org National Eating Disorders Association Disorders Association

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Table 4. Health Topics Most Frequently Included

General Category Specific Topics

Anatomy Growth and development Puberty (physical and emotional changes) Appearance and self care (teeth, skin, hair, etc.) Body piercing Self expression Tattoos Identity Activism Health insurance options Choosing a doctor Injury prevention College/career choices Internet safety Dieting Media literacy General health and well-being Disabilities Medicine safety Disease, infections, and conditions Nutrition First aid Racism Fitness and exercise Sports Health care rights Steroid use Anger management Love and relationships Anxiety and stress Peer pressure Body image Phobias Bullying Relationships (family/friends) Counseling/therapy School/social issues Emotional and mental health Dealing with death Self esteem Dealing with divorce Self mutilation (cutting) Depression Shyness Eating disorders Suicide Living in crisis Bullying Physical abuse Date violence Rape/sexual assault Domestic violence Runaways Physical safety Gang-related activity Sex trafficking Homelessness School violence Incest Terrorism Internet Safety Abortion Safe sex Abstinence Sex vs. love Adoption Sexual activity (intercourse, AIDS/HIV masturbation, etc.) Anatomy Sexual identity Sexuality and sexual health Birth control Sexual violence Homosexuality Sexually transmitted diseases Puberty Teen pregnancy Reproduction Teen parenting Reproductive rights Alcohol Recreational and prescription drugs Dependency and addiction Steroid use and abuse Alcohol and drugs Drinking and driving Tobacco Drug laws and legislation Getting help

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for teenagers? Unfortunately, not as com- l E-rate discounts for Internet One of the libraries in this study pro- mon as we had hoped. In the section that access, Internet service, or internal vided a link to Teenadvice.org. This site follows, we will explore factors that might connections; consists of sponsored links to Web sites that affect the provision of health information l funds under title III of the Elementary at first glance appear to be appropriate. On for teens by libraries. and Secondary Education Act to closer inspection, it becomes apparent that purchase computers used to access while many of the sites are sponsored by the Internet or to pay the direct costs reputable organizations, others are not. For Factors associated with accessing the Internet; example, there is a link to Love.Dada.net, Lack of Young Adult Librarians or which enables individuals to “flirt, chat, and l funds under the state grant meet millions of singles online or on your The 2007 Public Library Data Service programs of the Library Services cell.” The page is subtitled “Intimate Dat- (PLDS) statistical report, which included a and Technology Act to purchase ing” and shows a picture of a young woman young adult services survey, found that the computers used to access the Internet wearing a leopard-print bikini. number of libraries employing young adult or to pay the direct costs associated librarians has increased significantly in the with accessing the Internet.21 Censorship Concerns last decade, with more than half (51.9 percent) of the libraries surveyed employing at According to the 2007 PDLS survey, The decision to provide access to health least one full-time equivalent dedicated to only 17 (21 percent) of the 81 reporting information for teens can create tension fostering young adult programs and servic- libraries in this study did not operate filter- in many communities. Few librarians es, up from 11 percent in 1995.19 Even with ing software; the remaining 64 (79 percent) have forgotten that it was a link to Go staffing improvements, libraries still have had Internet filters in use.22 Of the libraries Ask Alice! on YALSA’s now-closed Teen to make choices about which programs and without filters, 5 (30 percent) provided Hoopla Web site that started Dr. Laura services to offer. health information to teens; 26 (41 per- Schlessinger’s attack on the ALA in 1999. The PLDS survey was completed by cent) provided links to health information As Shoemaker explains, “Skewering Alice’s eighty-one of the libraries included in the from their teen Web site even though teens responses to teens’ questions as sadomas- study sample. At least one full-time equiva- were probably unable to access that infor- ochism and oral sex, Dr. Laura whipped lent young adult librarian was employed mation using the library’s computers. her listeners into a frenzy of child protec- at 51 (63 percent) of the libraries.20 Only tion, labeling librarians as ‘fraudulent child 22 (43 percent) of those 51 libraries pro- Concerns about the Quality of abusers’ for recommending the Alice site to vided health-related information for teens Information teens.”25 According to Vargas, two library by means of their young adult Web site. systems in Houston, Texas, were forced As Block points out, “librarians have always Interestingly, 9 (30 percent) of the libraries to remove Go Ask Alice! from their teen been extra-conscientious about handing that did not employ a full-time young adult Web sites, and, in South Dakota, the link out medical information, because we know librarian also provided health information. to Planned Parenthood’s teen Web site that the consequences of wrong informa- Teenwire was taken off the state library’s Clearly, these libraries recognize the health 23 tion can be deadly.” While the quality of 26 information needs of teens and are using links page for teens. Rather than risk the Web-based health information provided librarians assigned to other areas, para- negative publicity that materials challenges is much higher today than it was a decade professionals, or volunteers to develop and bring, many libraries may choose not to ago, it is still necessary to critically evalu- maintain the health-related section of the include health information on their teen ate the Web sites that are recommended.24 library’s young adult Web site. Web sites or to only recommend subscrip- Checking the authority, reliability, and tion databases such as Rosen Publishing’s Filters currency of sources is time consuming. A Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real quick, cursory look at the homepage of Answers.27 The Children’s Internet Protection Act a Web site or reliance on the URL is not (CIPA) requires libraries to adopt and sufficient. Teens are even less likely than implement an Internet safety policy and adults to pay attention to items such as Implications for Practice operate “technology protection measures” authority and currency, so this should be (blocking and filtering) if they receive taken into consideration when recom- Improving the Health of Adolescents and mending Web sites. Young Adults: A Guide for States and

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Communities outlines a community-based This website offers a small collec- nurses to support health-related tasks approach to promoting the health and well- tion of organizations within the in the K–12 curriculum. 28 being of America’s teens. Recognizing community that may help you with l Partner with community-based that societal institutions play a significant your problem. Use it on your own organizations, such as the Boys role in determining adolescent health, the or with friends and family to start and Girls Clubs, to develop publication argues that health promotion you on your way to getting help.31 outreach programs to discuss health and prevention strategies should not be information topics. implemented in isolation, but should be a As Vargas argues, libraries should also l Provide health information classes collaborative effort across multiple organi- provide teens with help evaluating health at the public library to teach health- zations. As this study shows, libraries can Web sites.32 She recommends the following related topics. support the direct needs of teenagers by two resources: Evaluating Health Informa- l Work with consumer advocate providing links to health-related materials tion, on MedlinePlus.gov, and 10 Things to organizations on outreach programs and organizations as part of their young Know About Evaluating Medical Resources to vulnerable teen populations. adult library Web sites. on the Web on the National Center for l Participate in and lobby for research There are a number of resources that Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s on teen health literacy topics.36 librarians seeking to provide health informa- Web site.33 tion for teens can use to identify appropriate The National Network of Libraries sites. Among these are Health Information of Medicine suggests that libraries should for Youth: The Public Library and School Li- do more than just provide technological brary Media Center Role, the Internet Public access to consumer health information.34 Conclusion Library’s Teenspace (www.ipl.org/div/teen), The Health Information Project at the Teenagers are making decisions every day and the Health Information Project at the Mid-Hudson Library System, in Pough- that affect their health. The most recent Mid-Hudson Library System (http://hip. keepsie, New York, does just that through Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 29 midhudson.org). In her monthly column its teen intern program. Each summer report, for example, showed that during the in School Library Journal, Gail Junion-Metz teen interns between the ages of fourteen 30 days preceding the survey, 43 percent of often reviews health-related Web sites for and nineteen are hired to review DVDs, the students surveyed had drunk alcohol, youth. Additionally, the Health on the Net videos, Web sites, and books for inclusion 20 percent had used marijuana, and 23 Foundation (HON) has developed a code in the system’s six substance abuse/health percent had smoked cigarettes. Also, 13 of conduct that addresses the principles of information center libraries. The teens percent of the teens reported being over- reliability and credibility of health informa- receive training in media literacy and Web weight, 80 percent admitted that they did 30 tion on the Web. Web sites that post the site evaluation. In the fall following their not eat healthy, and 67 percent said they HON icon are monitored for their compli- internship, the teens make presentations at did not attend physical education classes ance to these features. Limiting the number local schools and organizations. Through daily. In addition, 47 percent reported hav- of recommended health-related Web sites this project the teens learn to work inde- ing sexual intercourse, 37 percent of which so that they can be carefully screened and pendently and to evaluate health-related had not used a condom.37 By providing monitored is also important. The library information. They also gain knowledge health information as part of their young Web site that recommended Teenadvice.org, about health issues facing today’s teens adult Web site, public libraries can help for example, included links to ninety-three and recognize the importance of talking teens make sound decisions about their Web sites. to friends, family, or peers about topics of health—decisions that can affect the rest of Another strategy to consider is only concern. As Clapp and Lindsley explain, their lives. YALS providing links to community-based orga- parts of the project can be implemented nizations. The Public Library of Charlotte in any library with members of teen advi- and Mecklenburg County (N.C.)’s Life sory councils, teen volunteers, or teen staff Info Web page contains the following note members.35 References and Notes to teens: Here are some other initiatives to consider: 1. Dina L. Borzekowski and Vaughn I. As a young adult, it may be hard to Rickert, “Adolescent Cybersurfing for find accurate helpful information l Develop partnerships with school Health Information: A New Resource about issues that affect your life. librarians, health teachers, and school That Crosses Barriers,”Archive of Pediatric

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and Adolescent Medicine 155, no. 7 Journal 43 (1997): 34–37. 2 (2004): 91–112. (2001): 813–17; Nicola J. Gray et al., 8. Vargas, “Teenagers, Health, and the 15. U.S. Department of Education, National “Health Information Seeking Behaviour Internet.” Center for Education Statistics. Computer in Adolescence: The Place of the Internet,” 9. The Census Bureau defines metropolitan and Internet Use by Children and Social Science & Medicine 60 (2005): areas (MAs) according to standards pub- Adolescents in 2001, http://nces.ed.gov/ 1467–78; Caroline Richardson et al., lished by the U.S. Office of Management pubs2004/2004014.pdf (accessed Sept. “Does Pornography Blocking Software and Budget. The general concept of an 24, 2007). Block Access to Health Information on the MA is one of a large population nucleus 16. U.S. Census Bureau, Census Regions and Internet,” Journal of the American Medical together with adjacent communities that Divisions of the United States, www.census Association 288, no. 22 (2002): 2887–94; have a high degree of economic and so- .gov/geo/www/us_regdiv.pdf (accessed Victoria Rideout, Generation RX.com: cial integration with that nucleus. Each Sept. 8, 2007). How Young People Use the Internet for MA must contain either a place with a 17. Poverty levels were determined using the Health Information (Menlo Park, Calif.: minimum of 50,000 or a Census Bureau– U.S. Census Bureau’s American FactFinder, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2001), defined urbanized area and a total MA of http://factfinder.census.gov (accessed www.kff.org/content/2001/20011211a/ at least 100,000. Sept. 8, 2007). GenerationRx.pdf (accessed Feb. 21, 10. Diane McKee and Jason Fletcher, “Primary 18. The majority of the Web sites specified 2007); Karen Vargas, “Teenagers, Health, Care for Urban Adolescent Girls from the intended audience. Those that did not and the Internet: How Information Ethnically Diverse Populations: Foregone were evaluated based on the content and Professionals Can Reach Out to Teens and Care and Access to Confidential Care,” context of the information provided to Their Health Information Needs,”Journal Journal of Health Care for the Poor & make this determination. of Consumer Health on the Internet 9, no. 3 Underserved 17, no. 4 (2006): 759–74. 19. Public Library Data Service, Public Library (2005): 15–23. 11. Claire Lindberg, Carol Lewis-Spruill, and Data Service (PLDS) Statistical 2007 2. Rideout, Generation RX.com; Vargas. Rodney Crownover, “Barriers to Sexual (Chicago: ALA, 2007); ALA press release, “Teenagers, Health, and the Internet.” and Reproductive Health Care: Urban Youth and Library Use Studies Show Gains 3. Azy Barak and William A. Fisher, “Toward Male Adolescents Speak Out,” Issues in in Serving Young Adults, July 24, 2007, an Internet-Driven Theoretically-Based, Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing 29, no. 2 www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=press Innovative Approach to Sex Education,” (2006): 73–88. releases&template=/contentmanagement/ Journal of Sex Research 38, no. 4 (2001): 12. Iris R. Shannon, “Urban Health: contentdisplay.cfm&ContentID=162416 324–32; Gray et al., “Health Information Challenges and Opportunities,” Henry (accessed May 19, 2008). Seeking Behaviour in Adolescence,” Ford Hospital Medical Journal 38 (1990): 20. Public Library Data Service, Public Library 1467–78. 144–47. Data Service (PLDS) Statistical 2007. 4. Gray et al., “Health Information Seeking 13. Sandra Hughes-Hassell and Denise E. 21. Federal Communications Commission, Behaviour in Adolescence”; Richardson et Agosto, “Modeling the Everyday Life Child Internet Protection Act: FCC al., “Pornography Blocking Software.” Information Needs of Urban Teens,” in Consumer Facts, www.fcc.gov/cgb/ 5. Vargas, “Teenagers, Health, and the Mary K. Chelton and Colleen Cool, eds., consumerfacts/cipa.html (accessed Oct. Internet.” Youth Information-Seeking Behavior II 5, 2007). 6. Catherine A. Smith, “I Am Not a (New York: Scarecrow Pr., 2007), 27–61. 22. Public Library Data Service, Public Library Specialist: Why We Need to Be Worrying 14. John C. Bertot et al., Public Libraries Data Service (PLDS) Statistical 2007. about Medical Information,” Journal of and the Internet 2007: Study Results and 23. Marylaine Block, “Consumer Health Education for Library & Information Science Findings (Tallahassee, Fla.: College of Information on the Net,” Library Journal 47, no. 2 (2006): 96–105. Information, Florida State Univ., 2007); 126, no. 8 (2001): 21–24. 7. Sandra Hughes-Hassell and Ericka T. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Toward 24. Mary L. Gillaspy, “Factors Affecting Miller, “Public Library Website for Young Equality of Access: The Role of Public the Provision of Consumer Health Adults: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Libraries in Addressing the Digital Divide Information in Public Libraries: The Teen Online,” Library & Information (Seattle, Wash.: Bill & Melinda Gates Last Five Years,” Library Trends 53, no. 3 Science Research 25, no. 2 (2003): 143–56; Foundation, 2004); Mary K. Eamon, (2005): 480–95. Patrick Jones, “A Cyber-Room of Their “Digital Divide in Computer Access and 25. Kellie Shoemaker, “Asking Alice and Other Own: How Libraries Use Web Pages to Use Between Poor and Non-Poor Youth,” Experts: Health on the Internet,” VOYA Attract Young Adults,” School Library Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare 31, no. 23, no. 2 (2000): 104–105.

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26. Vargas, “Teenagers, Health, and the Immroth, Health Information for Youth: Medicine, “Role of the Consumer Health Internet.” The Public Library and School Library Librarian,” http://nnlm.gov/outreach/ 27. Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Media Center Role (Westport, Conn.: consumer/htthlit.html (accessed Sept. 20, Real Answers (New York: The Rosen Libraries Unlimited, 2007). 2007). Publishing Group, 2007). 30. Health on the Net Foundation, www.hon 35. Barbara D. Clapp and Barbara N. Lindsley, 28. Centers for Disease Control and .ch (accessed September 20, 2007). “The Health Information Project: Prevention, National Center for 31. The Public Library of Charlotte & Involving Teens in Lifestyle Issues in the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Mecklenburg County, Library Loft: Life Library,” VOYA 28, no. 5 (2005): 374–75. Promotion, Division of Adolescent Info, www.libraryloft.org/needHelp.asp 36. National Network of Libraries of and School Health; Health Resources (accessed Oct. 8, 2007). Medicine, “Role of the Consumer Health and Services Administration, Maternal 32. Vargas, “Teenagers, Health, and the Librarian,” http://nnlm.gov/outreach/ and Child Health Bureau, Office of Internet.” consumer/htthlit.html (accessed Sept. 20, Adolescent Health; National Adolescent 33. MedlinePlus, “Evaluating Health 2007). Health Information Center, University of Information,” www.nlm.nih.gov/medline 37. Centers for Disease Control and California, San Francisco, Improving the plus/evaluatinghealthinformation.html; Prevention, “Youth Risk Behavior Health of Adolescents & Young Adults: A National Center for Complementary and Surveillance—United States, 2005,” Guide for States and Communities, (Atlanta, Alternative Medicine, “10 Things to Know MMWR 55, no. SS-5 (June 9, 2006), Ga.: 2004), http://nahic.ucsf.edu/down About Evaluating Medical Resources on www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/SS/SS5505 loads/niiah/execsum.pdf (accessed Sept. the Web,” http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ .pdf (accessed Oct. 12, 2007). 20, 2007). webresources (accessed Oct. 12, 2007). 29. W. Bernard Luckenbill and Barbara F. 34. National Network of Libraries of

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Bishop, Kay. The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, from using the library. There is a brief exploration of recent librar- Practices, and Information Sources Fourth Edition. Libraries ies using innovative ways to entice young adults, and, finally, the Unlimited, 2007. ISBN-13: 9781591583608; 242p; $55. book offers practical applications for library staff to use. The main thrust of this book is to get staff buy-in through This is a good introduction to all of the factors that go into devel- education and training. Library staff are encouraged to help teens oping a strong, school-based library collection for beginning media build developmental assets and are provided with specific examples coordinators and a refresher for experienced media coordinators of how to accomplish this. Educating staff in teen behavior helps who want to evaluate and develop their collection. Among the fac- them understand what may have been inexplicable behavior. Hir- tors covered are learning the existing collection, understanding the ing dedicated young adult librarians, creating dedicated teen spaces, school’s curriculum, getting acquainted with district policies on and bringing teens into the library as paid staff, volunteers, and selection and acquisition, understanding budgets and taking into on advisory boards are some of the ways Serving Urban Teens pro- account special populations. There are two strong sections that are motes involving teens in the library. The theme of the book is for included: one on selection criteria and the other on evaluation of all staff to see themselves as role models, and it offers practical tools the collection. The selection criteria section starts off with a chapter to serve teens more effectively.—Rochelle Carr, Electronic Resources on general characteristics that should be examined such as qual- Librarian, Fresno County Library, Clovis, Calif. ity, scope, authenticity, and instructional design. The next chapter breaks down each format and gives specific advantages, disadvan- tages, selection criteria, implications for collection development, Hall, Susan. Using Picture Story Books to Teach Literary and copyright issues that should be considered before purchasing Devices: Recommended Books for Children and Young Adults books, e-books, online databases, graphic novels, and many other Volume 4. Libraries Unlimited, 2007; 296p; $42. formats. The evaluation section covers both collection-centered measures and use-centered measures that are used in determining Susan Hall’s Using Picture Story Books to Teach Literary Devices seeks whether your media center is meeting the needs of your patrons. to identify titles of literary merit that strongly demonstrate the use of The author stresses using a combination of both types of measure- literary devices. The fourth volume focuses on books published since ment to get an accurate picture. Short chapters on promoting circu- 2000. For this volume, the list of literary devices has been revised. lation, community analysis, and opening or moving a collection also New devices included here are aptronym, archetype, colloquialism, have some helpful and pertinent ideas that can be used by all media counterpoint, solecism, surprise and twist-in-the-tail, and wit or hu- coordinators. This is an exceptional addition for media coordina- mor. Devices in previous volumes that are excluded are anachronism, tors who want to make sure their collections reflect and meet the analogy, caricature, cliché, and parallel story. needs of their school and students. Part of the Library and Infor- For each title, Hall provides publication information, a brief mation Science Text Series.—Joann Absi, Media Coordinator Ashley summary of the work, curriculum tie-ins, and art style. Hall out- High School, Wilmington, N.C. lines each of the literary devices used while citing specific examples from the work to illustrate her points. Picture books are obviously a very visual medium. Hall’s in-depth descriptions make it easy to Brehm-Heeger, Paula. Serving Urban Teens. Libraries envision a title’s points without having the book at hand. Unlimited, 2008. ISBN-13: 9781591583776; 229p; $40. Neatly organized appendixes make it easy to find titles for specific purposes. Rather than wade through the descriptions at the Serving Urban Teens is written to any librarian or staff member that book’s core, users can use the appendices to find resources grouped wants to not only serve youth, but also bring youth into their library. by literary device, artistic style, and curriculum tie-ins. It is about serving urban teens, but the book also is an excellent re- The book’s navigation can be challenging, especially if one is source for anyone wanting to make their library more teen friendly. relying heavily on the appendixes. Entries are alphabetical by au- The book begins with a brief history of teen services and ex- thor, but sections on devices stand out more visually, at times mak- plores some of the barriers that have traditionally kept many teens ing it difficult to determine when an entry for a title begins.

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Hall’s latest work effectively identifies and illustrates titles that on to complete college. Employment prognosticators predict that, demonstrate literary devices. Teachers, librarians, and parents who in the future, more jobs will require college degrees—reducing desire books that teach important language arts elements without opportunities for high school drop outs. This is an important and sacrificing literary merit will find this book useful.—Jennie Depak- timely topic, and Bob Pletka (also the creator of the My So-Called akibo Evans, Librarian, Carrollton (Tex.) Public Library at Hebron Digital Life project) expertly outlines the problems facing both Net and Josey. Generation learners and their teachers. His descriptions of how some educators have solved this problem will be a valuable starting place for others who are looking to engage or reconnect with their Harada, Violet H. and Sandra Hughes-Hassel, eds. School students. My So-Called Digital Life, one such solution, is discussed Reform and the School Library Media Specialist. Libraries and analyzed at length—with extensive, and occasionally repeti- Unlimited, 2007; 192p; $40. tive, comments from participating students about how it affected their learning experience.—Karin Thogersen, Huntley Area Public If you’re looking for validation of your opinions concerning the Library, Woodstock, Ill. standards-based reform movement, whether those opinions are supportive or in complete opposition, this is not the book for you. But if you are a consciously competent school library media special- Rosenfeld, Esther and David V. Loertscher, eds. Toward a ist, teacher, or school administrator who realizes that constant self- 21st Century School Library Media Program. Scarecrow Pr., reflection and change is the only path to real progress, this balanced 2007; 320p; $35. and objective view of the reform movement and the media specialist’s place in it is a must read. This collection of seventy-two articles previously published in The book is composed of eleven essays that discuss the poten- Teacher Librarian and VOYA provides the school librarian with a tial role of the media specialist as a change agent in schools. The convenient reference covering many aspects of working with stu- pieces are thought provoking and nicely balanced in their view of dents and teachers. The articles are organized into seven topical reform opportunities for schools in the areas of literacy, differenti- areas: collaboration, curriculum design and assessment, technol- ated instruction, education of the exceptional child, and profession- ogy integration, twenty-first-century skills, literacy and reading, al development within learning communities. An insightful look at partnerships, and issues and management. These articles present recent legislation and its impact on school libraries is also provided. instructional techniques and tools, introduce methods for incor- This is not a practical manual for change, but rather an interesting porating multimedia and Web 2.0 capabilities, and provide a solid treatment of reform and the school media specialist’s role from a background of research to support the integration of library pro- conceptual base. But it also includes some practical approaches and grams into the school curriculum. strategies for achieving change in the current school environment. One of the more interesting attributes of this book is that it This is excellent reading for serious professionals, particularly for offers the reader a variety of approaches to particular educational media specialists facilitating change, but also for the administrators needs. The writing styles cover a continuum from narrative to and teachers who work with them.—Peter Rivard, Head Librarian, scholarly, with many useful references for further study. Articles Bullitt Central High School, Sheperdsville, Ky. discussing assessment are particularly helpful, providing rubrics and guidelines and using scenarios to illustrate important points. Throughout the book, the importance of using technology to en- Pletka, Bob. Educating the Net Generation: How to Engage gage learners who are comfortable in a digital world is emphasized. Students in the 21st Century. Santa Monica Pr., 2007. The editors’ stated objective is to provide a book that will be ISBN-13: 9781595800237; 164p; $16.95. “used by practitioners to make the school library essential and central to learning and teaching in the 21st-century school.” By compil- The “Net Generation,” born between 1982 and 2002, has grown ing this useful guide for supporting the library program, encourag- up in an information- and media-rich environment. They attain ing new teaching methods, and advocating for the importance of their knowledge on the go, on a need-to-know basis, and through the school library, the editors have hit their mark.—Cathy Rettberg, collaboration. They want and expect what they learn to be imme- Head Librarian, Menlo School, Atherton, Calif. YALS diately relevant to their experience. Unfortunately, most schools and teachers don’t structure their curricula or lesson plans to meet these students’ needs or expectations. As a result, students often become disengaged, many drop out (32 percent), and fewer still go

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Register for the First how to reserve a hotel room and see the full over the threshold and establishing the Young Adult Literature list of registration rates, visit www.ala.org/ Leadership Endowment. To date, more Symposium yalitsymposium. than $12,000 has been raised for the estab- lishment of this fund. YALSA’s Board of Early Bird Rate Ends Sept. 1 Directors has voted to move $25,000 from YALSA Establishes the operating budget into this fund during Registration is now open for the inaugural Leadership Endowment fiscal year 2009. Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. Thanks to our endowment donors for 7–9, at the Millennium Maxwell House Thanks to the generosity of its members starting this important fund: Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Early bird pricing and the leadership of a few past presidents, for the symposium is available until Sept. YALSA now has its own Leadership En- l Jennifer Gallant 1, with advance registration from Sept. 2 to dowment! The endowment will be used to l Pam Spencer Holley Oct. 3. Registration is available at www.ala. support specific leadership development l Carol Starr org/yalitsymposium. initiatives such as scholarships, fellowships l Regina Minudri The symposium, funded in part by and awards, mentoring programs, leader- l Eleanor Pourron the William C. Morris Endowment, will ship institutes, travel and workshop grants, l Christy Tyson take place biennially beginning this year. and so on. l Marilee Englesong The 2008 theme is “How We Read Now.” The endowment came together with- l Penny Jeffrey The symposium begins with Picturing the in one year, which is an impressive feat. To l Anonymous in memory of Gerald ® Story: Teens Get Graphic @ your library , establish an endowment within ALA, a Hodges a preconference focusing on illustrated division must raise at least $10,000. After l Anonymous in memory of Elizabeth materials for teens, followed by two days of discussing a potential endowment with O’Donnell programs, poster sessions, and receptions. the YALSA Board of Directors at the l Ma’Lis Wendt in memory of Registrants can also sign up for the option- 2007 ALA Annual Conference in Wash- Elizabeth O’Donnell al Genre Luncheon on Saturday, in which ington, D.C., past presidents Jennifer Jung l Sara Siebert they can meet and mingle with young adult Gallant and Pam Spencer Holley spear- l Joan Atkinson authors over lunch. Details, including a headed a fund-raising drive, asking other l Vivian Wynn preliminary program (see pages 49–52), YALSA past presidents to donate to an l Mary Arnold are available at www.ala.org/yalit endowment for leadership development l 2008 Midwinter Meeting symposium by clicking on “Programs & within YALSA. l All Committee attendees Presentations.” A great number of YALSA past presi- l Nick Buron Early bird registration costs $195 for dents contributed. In the fall of 2007, the l Paula Brehm-Heeger YALSA members, as well as members of drive expanded to all YALSA members, l Erin Helmrich the Tennessee Library Association and the who responded generously. At the 2008 l Ellen Loughran Tennesee Association of School Librarians; Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia, Hol- $245 for ALA personal members; $300 for ley and Gallant announced at YALSA’s All nonmembers; and $50 for students, who Committee meeting that the minimum to must be enrolled full-time in a library and establish the fund was within reach, asking YALSA Creates Two information science program. Registrants for donations from YALSA’s leaders and New Licensed Institutes can attend the preconference for an ad- committee members. About ten minutes ditional $75. Rooms at the Millennium later, the past presidents again took the YALSA added two new licensed institutes Maxwell House are offered at a special rate podium to announce that they had raised into its acclaimed stable of continuing for registrants of $119 per night. To find out $1,000 during the meeting, taking YALSA education.

Summer 2008 | Young Adult Library Services | YALS 45 This is the second year of the national competition held by WWE and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to reach reluctant readers and get more teens reading beyond Teen Read Week™, YALSA’s annual initiative to encourage teens to read for fun. WWE plans to continue to expand the reading challenge competition as part of a new initiative to extend its popularity with youth. Silva and Gwinn had the most correct responses to questions about the books Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman and Ball Don’t Lie by Matt de la Pena. The authors served as judges while the finalists were quizzed by WWE Superstars CM Punk, The Miz and Matt Striker. Punk, Miz and Striker all appeared in posters distributed nationwide to encourage libraries’ participa- WrestleMania® Reading Challenge Champions David Silva and Ajoura tion in the WrestleMania Reading Chal- Gwinn celebrate with WWE’s® Executive Vice President, Marketing Geof lenge. Rochester and Superstars Matt Striker, The Miz™, and CM Punk™. “It was a lot of fun,” Trueman said. “The kids were excited and very enthusias- Silva, Gwinn win 2008 “Because I entered this competition I tic, the wrestlers put on a great show and I WrestleMania Reading was able to leave Pennsylvania for the first think the audience loved it all.” Challenge time since I was a child,” Gwinn said. “I From the more than 30,000 partici- never would have thought that my love of pants in more than 1,170 libraries across David Silva of the Orlando Public Library wrestling would win me a trip to Florida, the country who competed, 10 finalists and Ajoura Gwinn of the Carnegie Li- and then WrestleMania. The Reading were selected to face off in Orlando to be- brary of Homestead, Pa., were crowned Challenge reestablished my love of the writ- come national champions. Gwinn and four 2008 WrestleMania Reading Challenge ten word, and helped me start the continua- others competed in the 9-12 grade division, National Champions on March 29 in tion of my book.” Silva and the other four finalists competed Orlando, Fla. Silva, the national middle “I was nervous and I didn’t think I’d win in the 7-8 grade division. Each finalist won school reading champ, and Gwinn, the na- at all,” added Silva. “This is my first time do- airfare, hotel, and spending cash for two to tional high school reading champ, received ing this, so I feel pretty good about it. I never Orlando, tickets to WrestleMania XXIV, coveted trophies along with ringside seats thought I would be that close, ever in my life, $2,000 for their public or school library and to WrestleMania XXIV at the Florida to a WWE Superstar. Now I want to go to the opportunity to compete in the Wrestle- Citrus Bowl. Houston! I think I can repeat.” Mania Reading Challenge finals.

The first, Teens and Technology, will YALSA’s licensed institutes are full Get Ready for Teen teach participants how to incorporate the or half-day workshops presented onsite to Read Week™ 2008! latest technologies and Web 2.0 tools into public library systems, state libraries, state library services and programming for teens. library associations and school districts. Books with Bite ® It is available for either a full or half-day Presenters and specific content may vary by @ your library session. date and site. YALSA’s other licensed insti- Librarians prepping for Teen Read Week™ The second, Beginner’s Guide to tutes are Get Graphic @ your library® and (TRW) have a unique resource to look Teens & Libraries, recognizes that nearly Power Up with Print. to for help: the TRW Wiki. Launched in every staff person in any school or public Information on YALSA’s licensed in- 2007, the TRW Wiki is a great place to library setting interacts with teens in some stitutes, including descriptions, is available find creative program ideas; smart profes- way. This workshop is geared toward pro- online at www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/insti- sional resources; and recommendations for viding staff with strategies to ensure that tutes.cfm. To license a YALSA institute, theme-appropriate books, media, movies, this interaction is positive—for both the contact YALSA Executive Director Beth and Web sites to share with teens. teen and the staff person. This training is Yoke at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4390 or at But the wiki is far from complete— available as a half-day session. [email protected]. and that’s where YALSA members come

46 YALS | Young Adult Library Services | Summer 2008 in! YALSA invites its members and any as president-elect in July 2008, following the author of seven books on library ser- other TRW stakeholders to visit and con- the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, vices and writes for School Library Journal, tribute to the TRW Wiki. The Teen Read Calif., becoming president for one term in Library Journal, netConnect, Young Adult Week Wiki is located at http://wikis.ala. July 2009. Library Services, and VOYA, for which she org/yalsa/index.php/Teen_Read_Week. “I’m looking forward to the challenges is a columnist. and opportunities the position will bring,” said Braun. “I’m excited to work with our past presidents and our board to make YALSA 2008 Election Teens’ Top Ten great YA services happen. I also am excited Nominations Ready for to connect with members and find out Results Reading what they would like to see in YALSA’s Elected Members future.” Encourage Teens to Read Braun, an active member of YALSA Now, Vote in October for many years, previously chaired YALSA’s Vice President/President-Elect: Linda The 2008 Teens’ Top Ten (TTT) nomina- Website Advisory committee, the 2008 W. Braun tions are now available online at www Midwinter Social Event Task Force and Fiscal Officer: Mary Hastler .ala.org/teenstopten. This year’s TTT the inaugural Teen Tech Week committee. Secretary: Francisca Goldsmith nominees include twenty-six books re- In addition, she is YALSA’s blog manager, Board of Directors (members-at-large): leased between January 2007 and March served on the ALA Website Advisory Ruth Cox Clark, Sandra Payne, 2008 in several genres, including mysteries, Committee, and completed a three-year Cindy Welch science fiction, fantasies, and realistic term on the YALSA Board of Directors. Michael L. Printz 2010 Award fiction. Braun is an educational technology Committee: Teri Lesesne, Jack Librarians seeking new titles for consultant with LEO: Librarians & Edu- Martin, Cheryl Karp Ward, readers’ advisory, collection development, cators Online. In her job she works with Carlie Webber or simply to give to their teens as part of schools, libraries, and other types of educa- Margaret A. Edwards 2010 Award summer reading programming can see the tional institutions to help them figure out Committee: Kathie Fitch, Cathy 2008 nominations at the TTT Web site at the best way to integrate technology into Lichtman, Mary Anne Nichols www.ala.org/teenstopten. Teens across the their programs and services. She is also country are encouraged to read the nomi- an adjunct faculty member at Simmons Interested in running for office? Con- nated titles and participate in the national College Graduate School of Library and tact Michael Cart, chair of the 2009 Nomi- vote during Teen Read Week, October Information Science, where she teaches nating Committee at mrmcart@sbcglobal 12–18. The votes will determine the 2008 young adult and technology classes. She is .net. Teens’ Top Ten booklist of the best new books for young adults. TTT is the only national literary list selected and voted on Teen Tech Week Song entirely by teens. Contest Winners TTT is a part of YALSA’s Young Adult (YA) Galley Project, which fa- Four teams of teens entered the Teen Tech cilitates access to advance copies of young Week Promotional Song Contest. Michelle adult books to national teen book discus- Visent, a sophomore at Felix Verela Senior sion groups. Fifteen public libraries and High School in Miami, won for her song, school library media centers from across “The Library.” Visent won a $50 Barnes the country evaluate books from publishers & Noble certificate, while her sponsoring and nominate books for TTT. YALSA’s librarian, Mary Joffre, received $100 in ma- YA Galley Committee chooses groups ev- terials for her library. All finalists received a ery two years; new groups were chosen in free book, courtesy YALSA. June for the 2009-2011 project. One of Visent’s classmates, Bryan Aguilar, came in second, with his song “You’re a Handy One.” Leon Moskatel, Anne McGrath, and Sarah Brandon of Linda W. Braun elected North Hollywood, Calif., came in third YALSA vice-president Bryan Aguilar and Michelle Visent, with "I Find It at the Library." who came in second and first in the Visent’s song, along with the songs of YALSA members chose Linda W. Braun Teen Tech Week Promotional Song the three other finalists, can be heard by as the association’s next vice president/ Contest, at the library that inspired visiting www.ala.org/teentechweek and president-elect. Braun will begin her term them—Felix Verela Senior High clicking on “Contests.” School in Miami.

Summer 2008 | Young Adult Library Services | YALS 47 YALSA to sponsor two ited by Tina Frolund and copublished with winners were selected by YALSA as the ALA Emerging Leaders Neal-Schuman. best programs in libraries for young adults, In “The Official YALSA Awards along with twenty “best of the rest.” The American Library Association (ALA) Guidebook,” eight nationally recognized Each program summary provides is now accepting applications for the 2009 authorities have brought together essential ideas for replicating and adapting the class of Emerging Leaders; YALSA will information about the YALSA awards winning programs in school and public sponsor two applicants. Applications can in one comprehensive guide. The Official libraries. Organized for easy browsing, each be found at http://cs.ala.org/hrdr/ YALSA Awards Guidebook will provide chapter encourages readers to think about emergingleaders. The deadline to apply is librarians with an exhaustive list of award- the range of possible programs and illus- July 31. winning books with which to build their trates the growing trend of including teens The program is designed to enable collections, as well as useful tools for pro- in every aspect of the program. more than 100 new librarians to get on the moting those books to readers. This new edition also includes helpful fast track to ALA and professional leader- Ideal for any library that caters to a appendixes, including criteria for judging ship. Participants are given the opportuni- young-adult population, the book provides the program; YALSA’s Competencies for ty to work on a variety of projects, network information on three YALSA awards: the Librarians Serving Youth; YALSA’s White with peers and get an inside look into ALA Alex Award, honoring adult books with Papers; biographical details on Margaret structure and activities. specific teen appeal; the Edwards Award, A. Edwards, whose Trust has helped fund YALSA will contribute $1,000 to- citing an author for a specific work for its each edition of Excellence in Library Services wards expenses ($500 for each conference). lifetime contribution to writing for teens, to Young Adults; and a list of resources and To be sponsored, apply directly to your and the Printz Award, for the best young publications offered by YALSA for those division, chapter or round table on the adult book of the year. For each award, who work with young adults in a library application. A list of sponsoring units is contributors discuss the history and found- setting. included as part of the online application. ing of the award, as well as characteristics The Excellence in Library Service to To be eligible for participation in the of the winning books. Lists of winning Young Adults Project was started by ALA program, those selected must meet the fol- books provide concise summaries as well Past President Hardy Franklin in 1993. lowing criteria: as subjects covered. The book also includes All five rounds of the project have been speeches from Printz and Edwards award funded by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. 1. Be under 35 years of age or be a new ceremonies. Edwards was a well-known and innovative librarian of any age with fewer than 5 Tina Frolund is a librarian in Las Ve- young adult services librarian at Enoch years post-MLS experience, and gas, Nevada. Tina holds a master’s degree Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Md., for 2. Have a recent MLS degree from an in library science from the University of more than thirty years. ALA- or NCATE-accredited program Washington, Seattle. Amy J. Alessio is the teen coordina- or be in an MLS program currently, “The Official YALSA Awards Guide- tor at the Schaumburg Township District and book,” edited by Tina Frolund for the Library in Illinois and an active YALSA 3. Be able to attend both ALA Annual Young Adult Library Services Association member. Conference and Midwinter Meeting (ISBN-13: 978-1-55570-629-6), costs “Excellence in Library Services to and work virtually in between each, $55.00 and is available for purchase on Young Adults, 5th Edition,” edited by 4. Be prepared to commit to serve Neal-Schuman’s Web site,www.neal Amy Alessio for YALSA with a fore- on a YALSA committee, taskforce -schuman.com or by calling 1-866-NS- word by Mary K. Chelton (ISBN-13: or workgroup upon completion of BOOKS. Discounts are available for 978-0-8389-8457-4) costs $30 ($27 for program, and YALSA members. ALA members). It can be purchased 5. Be a personal YALSA member through the ALA Store at www.alastore .ala.org or by calling 1-866-SHOP-ALA. Program information will be available Excellence in Library Ser- and updated at: wikis.ala.org/emerging vices to Young Adults, Fifth leaders. For questions or more information Edition regarding the program, contact Beatrice Calvin at [email protected]. YALSA also published “Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults, 5th Edi- tion,” edited by Amy Alessio for YALSA Two new books from with a foreword by Mary K. Chelton, editor of the book’s first three editions. The YALSA book is published by YALSA with support The Official YALSA Awards from the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. Guidebook “Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults” compiles the winners of YALSA announced the publication of “The YALSA’s recognition project of the same Official YALSA Awards Guidebook,” ed- name, announced last summer. The five

48 YALS | Young Adult Library Services | Summer 2008 Young Adult Literature Symposium Preliminary Program November 7–9, 2008 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel• Nashville, Tenn.

Registration & housing at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium Early Bird registration ends September 1 YALSA’s Young Adult Literature Symposium Nov. 7–9, 2008 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee www.ala.org/yalitsymposium

Friday, November 7 where they see their writing going, the interactions between author and editor, and the challenges that face a reviewer when Picturing the Story: Teen Readers Get Graphic @ your library writing about nonction as compared to ction. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Speakers: Marc Aronson, Gillian Engberg, David Mowery, Ginee Seo is day-long preconference will explore the cutting-edge world of graphic formats such as graphic novels, graphic nonction, Listening Is Reading—Teens Choose Books Out Loud manga, and anime. Come listen to the authorities in the eld, 8:30–10 a.m. including Printz Award winner (2007) Gene Luen Yang, discuss these unique formats that have captured the attention of teens. Many of today’s teens choose to read with their ears. Learn Participants will leave the event with a more thorough under- about award-winning audiobooks and how to connect them standing of the visual format along with great ideas for enhanc- with teens in your schools and libraries. Audiophiles from ing their library collections and programs through the graphic schools, libraries, and the audiobook industry will provide medium. Tickets are $75. Lunch included. you with everything you’ll need to keep your listening teens well-supplied with great new titles and to get your teen readers Friday Night Networking Reception listening with pleasure. Find out why audiobooks appeal to so 5–7 p.m. many narrative hunting teens. Listen to teen podcast reviews of their favorite audiobooks. Discover what’s new on the technol- Join us for cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and great conversation at ogy horizon for accessing and hearing audiobooks. this networking opportunity sponsored by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group USA. Speakers: Jerene Battisti, Mary Burkey, Tim Ditlow, Francisca Goldsmith, Sharon Grover, Alfred C. Martino, Robin Whitten Saturday, November 8 Books Between Cultures 10:30 a.m.–noon Breakfast A growing number of kids straddle two cultures. How might a 8–8:30 a.m. librarian evaluate a book to see whether it empowers or alienates Start your day o right! Join us for breakfast sponsored by them? Author Mitali Perkins will provide a case study of grow- Houghton Miin Books for Children. ing up between cultures, discuss the “pop culture push,” and show how stories help kids stay balanced. Participants will leave How to Keep the Attention of Today’s Teens equipped with lists of best books for children and teens about 8:30–10 a.m. life between cultures, and guidelines for evaluating and selecting ction that empowers rather than alienates young people who Hear how authors and editors keep the attention of today’s fast- might already be feeling marginalized. paced teens and learn strategies for grabbing the attention of the teens in your community. Speaker: Mitali Perkins Speakers: Amy Alessio, David Gale, Margaret Haddix, Patrick Reading: It’s Not Just About Books Anymore Jones, Deb Wayshak. 10:30 a.m.–noon Never Enough Non ction When you say “reading” to librarians, teachers, and many 8:30–10 a.m. other adults, the rst thing that oen comes to mind is books. However, for teens in the early 21st century, reading isn’t just e nonction being written today oers visual and intellectual about books and literature isn’t just about words written on the adventures for pleasure readers and answer seekers alike, yet pages of a book. In this session you’ll learn how technology what kind of impact has that had on those who write, edit, and such as blogging, microblogging, texting, podcasting, and social review nonction? And what has YALSA done to promote non- networking supports and enhances teen reading (and writing) ction? To set the stage, an overview of old and new nonction practices and literacies. titles will be presented, followed by a panel of noted YA authors, editors, and reviewers as they discuss trends in nonction, Speaker: Linda Braun YALSA’s Young Adult Literature Symposium Nov. 7–9, 2008 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee www.ala.org/yalitsymposium

Paper Presentations and proms to fan ction and role-playing games, teens nd 10:30 a.m.–noon many ways to recreate a book’s universe in their lives, forming fandoms. Avid fandomers Liz Burns and Carlie Webber will de- Find out the latest research in the eld of YA literature. e fol- mystify the weird and wonderful world of fandom and show you lowing papers will be presented: how to use the elements of participatory culture to plan interac- “Accept the Universal Freak Show,” presented by Angie Manfredi tive, teen-friendly programs for your libraries and classrooms. “Are You ere God? It’s Me, Manga: Manga as an Extension of Included on the panel will be a representative from Narrate Con- Young Adult Literature,” presented by Lisa Goldstein and Molly ferences, Inc., an organization that plans Harry Potter symposia. Phelan Speakers: Liz Burns, Carlie Webber “Bullies, Gangs and Books for Young Adults,” presented by Stan Steiner Zine-a-paloosa 2008: Teens and Zines! 4–5:30 p.m. “e Age of ______?: Connecting Young Adult Readers To Each Other And e World,” presented by Tom Philion With zine collections sprouting up in school and public libraries all over the country, it’s never been a better time to examine Genre Luncheon the appeal and myriad uses of these home-grown periodicals noon–1:30 p.m. targeted at very speci c audiences, especially when it comes to Join us for lunch: Chat with contemporary YA authors from a teens. variety of genres and receive autographed books. Tickets: $35. Speaker: Julie Bartel Beyond the Rainbow Canon: Books for LGBT Teens Inside the Authors’ Studios: Printz Award Winners 1:30–3:30 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m. Explore the various resources available to librarians and educators In a casual and conversational setting, moderator Joel Shoemak- providing reading material for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgen- er will interview several recipients of YALSA’s Michael L. Printz dered teens. Here’s a look beyond books that are obviously targeted Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. e authors towards the LGBT audience, incorporating titles and resources will provide a candid and in-depth look at how the Printz Award that address other issues of concern for LGBT teens, such as self- has had an impact on YA literature, the authors’ relationships esteem, communicating with parents, and peer group acceptance. with their readers, and its eect on each author’s life, both per- Speakers: Angie Miraor, Daisy Porter sonal and professional. Speakers: Olivia Durant, Joel Shoemaker, Terry Trueman, Lisa Connections: YA Literature and Curriculum Wemett 1:30–3:30 p.m. Just Keepin’ It Real: Teens Reading Out of the Mainstream ere are many examples of popular YA ction and other mate- 4–5:30 p.m. rials in appealing contemporary formats, including non ction, magazine articles, poetry, verse novels, and graphic novels, that Rollie Welch, collection manager of Cleveland Public Library, librarians and teachers can use to connect forms of literature will address inner city teens’ reading tastes by centering on the with each other and with curriculum. Come learn about titles action driven plots of realistic ction and the draw of graphic both middle school and high school students can enjoy that will novels while attempting to explain where the booming market foster the interrelationships and comparative uses of forms of of street lit falls in relationship to young adult reading. ction and non ction using these approaches. Speaker: Rollie Welch Speaker: Jane P. Fenn Authors’ Happy Hour Fandom, Fan Life, and Participatory Culture 6–7 p.m. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Join us this evening in the hotel bar before dinner for the Au- A teen’s experience with a book doesn’t just begin on page one thors’ Happy Hour! Wind down your day with some refresh- and nish with the book’s conclusion. From birthday parties ments and mingle with your favorite authors. YALSA’s Young Adult Literature Symposium Nov. 7–9, 2008 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee www.ala.org/yalitsymposium

Sunday, November 9 Monnier and Diana Tixier Herald, who are currently serving on the Quick Picks committee will demonstrate short and snappy Hit List or Hot List: How Teens Read Now booktalks on the “now” books that are being considered for the 8:30–10 a.m. Quick Picks list and books that really snag reluctant readers from recent lists. ey will present techniques and tips to get In the rst stage of the session, Rosemary Chance and Teri teens reading the “now” books. Lesesne will booktalk the latest edgy books for young adults. Speakers: Diana Tixier Herald, David Lubar, Diane Monnier In the second stage, two authors who are writing cutting edge young adult literature will join them in a panel session about the How We Read Now Closing Session latest in teens’ reading tastes. 10:30 a.m.–noon Speakers: Rosemary Chance, Coe Booth, Teri Lesesne, Barry Join us for a culminating event where we explore the direction Lyga, Julie Ann Peters young adult literature may be heading next. Teen Readers’ Advisory: How Research Informs Practice Speakers: TBD 8:30–10 a.m. Bill Morris Tribute A program designed to appeal to all YA librarians is presented 12pm –1pm by author, LIS professor, and adolescent literacy doctoral student Jessica E. Moyer, with the assistance of YA librarians Heather Come join the Symposium Task Force for an hour of personal Booth and Michael Cox. Based on Moyer and Booth’s chap- stories honoring Bill Morris, the well-known children’s and YA ter in Research Based Readers’ Advisory (ALA Editions, 2008), book publisher whose legacy made the YALSA Young Adult Moyer will present on how adolescent reading research can and Literature Symposium possible. A panel of some people who should inuence readers’ advisory services to teens. Real-life knew Bill will share their memories with old friends as well as video examples of YA readers’ advisory interviews created by provide those who never met him a brief glimpse of the man he Michael Cox will accompany the presentation. was. Audience members who knew Bill will also be invited to share their stories. Speakers: Heather Booth, Michael Cox, Jessica Moyer Speakers: Catherine Balkin, Bruce Brooks, Jennifer Brown, Quickest of YALSA’s Quick Picks Caroline Kienzle 8:30–10 a.m. David Lubar, author of two Quick Picks selections, will talk about how his books entice reluctant readers to read. Diane

YALSA would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Capstone Press (www.capstonepress.com) HarperCollins (www.harpercollins.com) Houghton Mi in Books for Children (www.houghtonmi inbooks.com/hmcochild) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group USA (www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/teens_index.aspx) Pop Goes the Library (www.popgoesthelibrary.com) Scholastic (www.scholastic.com) YALS Index to Volume 6

Issue numbering: Helsel-Kather and Napalan (News), Cart, Michael Fall 2007, v.6, no. 1 Spr08:47 [about] YALSA/Greenwood Winter 2008, v.6, no. 2 BEST BOOKS FOR YOUNG Publishing Group Service to Young Spring 2008, v.6, no. 3 ADULTS, Spr08:20–22 Adults Achievement Award (News), Summer 2008, v.6, no. 4 Looking at the BBYA and the QP Spr08:47 Lists: Three Myths and Three Oh, Those Golden Oldies..., Fa07:4–6 A Realities, Spr08:35–39 Carter, Betty, and Pam Spencer Holley Making the List: Behind the Scenes of Margaret Edwards Award Turns 20, ADULTS, BOOKS FOR the Best Books for Young Adults Win08:6–12 Alex Awards [2008], 19 Spr08: Committee: A Retrospective, CASSELL, SETH ADVOCACY Fa07:28–31 YALSA/Sagebrush Award (News), YALSA’s @ your library Advocacy BOOK COVERS Spr08:48 Campaign, 10–12 Spr08: Go Ahead: Judge a Book By Its Cover, CENSORSHIP. see INTELLECTUAL ALA CONFERENCES Spr08:13–15 FREEDOM Looking to Fund a Trip to ALA BOOK GROUPS Chapman, Jan. see Brookover, Sophie Annual Conference? It’s Not Teens’ Top Ten Redux: Readers from Chelton, Mary K. Impossible (News), 46 Win08: New Jersey Talk about the Winning Remembering YALSA: The View of ALA OFFICE FOR LIBRARY Books of 2007, Win08:15–17 “The Oldest Living YA Librarian,” ADVOCACY BOOK REVIEWS. see Fa07:32–34 Say Hello to OLA!, Spr08:11 PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES Cohen, Rebecca J. ALEX AWARDS (2008), Spr08:19 BOOKS AND READING Sex Education and the American Allen, Christine M. Making the List: Behind the Scenes of Public Library: A Study of Do We Still Dewey?, 14 Win08: the Best Books for Young Adults Collection Development, Reference Anderson, M. T. Committee: A Retrospective, Services, and Programming for Printz Award Honor Speech, Fa07:28–31 Young Adults, Spr08:40–45 20–21 Fa07: Oh, Those Golden Oldies..., Fa07:4–6 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AUDIOBOOKS BRAUN, LINDA Go Ahead: Judge a Book By Its Cover, Jazz Wins First-Ever Odyssey Award, Linda W. Braun elected YALSA vice- Spr08:13–15 18 Spr08: president (News), Sum08:47 From Platforms to Books? I’m Game, Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults Brehm-Heeger, Paula Win08:30–31 (2008), 29–30 Spr08: From the President, Fa07:3, Win08:4, Top Fifty Gaming Core Collection AUTHORS Spr08:3, Sum08:4–5 Titles, Win08:36–38, 48 Celebrating Teen Tech Week with an Brookover, Sophie, Jan Chapman, Erin Creel-Chavez, Stacy L. Author Visit, Sum08:14–16 Downey Howerton, and Brooke Looking at the BBYA and the QP Great Strength to Those Who Read: You ng Lists: Three Myths and Three An Interview with Kimberly A View from the Top: Past YALSA Realities, Spr08:35–39 Newton Fusco, Win08:19–20 Winners Reflect on the Printz and Czarnecki, Kelly AWARDS. see also specific awards, Edwards Awards, Fa07:39–41 Top Fifty Gaming Core Collection e.g., Printz Award Burke, Jennifer. see Hughes-Hassell, Titles, Win08:36–38, 48 Silva, Gwinn win 2008 WrestleMania Sandra Reading Challenge (News), BWI COLLECTION D Sum08:46 DEVELOPMENT GRANT Teen Tech Week Song Contest Light-Kraft and Davian (News), DAVIAN, SARAH Winners (News), 47 BWI Collection Development Grant Sum08: Spr08:47 YALSA Announces Member Grant (News), Spr08:47 and Award Winners (News), C Debraski, Sarah Cornish Spr08:47–48 Engaging the YALSA Community: YALSA Names Twenty-five Winners Campbell, Sarah, and Lindsey C. Dunn YALSA to Survey Members, for Excellence Project (News), Marketing Teen Read Week: Sum08:10 Fa07:44–45 Books with Bite @ your library, DISPLAYS Sum08:24–26 Attractive Displays for Teen Spaces, B CARD, ORSON SCOTT Sum08:32–34 Orson Scott Card Receives [2008] Dunn, Lindsey C. see Campbell, Sarah BAKER AND TAYLOR Margaret A. Edwards Award, SCHOLARSHIP GRANT Spr08:17

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E Fa07:11–13 RSS and Wikis As Professional GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY Resources, Win08:27–29 E-BOOKS Margaret Green Junior High School Music Web Sites for Teen Tech Week To Kindle or Just Burst into Flame?, (News), Spr08:47–48 and Beyond, Win08:33–35 Spr08:9 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR Iser, Stephanie EDWARDS AWARD TEENS (2008), Spr08:32–34 Partnerships for Teen Tech Week, Margaret A. Edwards Award Green, John Win08:24–26 Acceptance Speech [2007] (Lowry), Printz Award Honor Speech, Fa07:22–25 Fa07:14–16 K Margaret Edwards Award Turns 20, GWINN, AJOURA Win08:6–12 Silva, Gwinn win 2008 WrestleMania Kahn, Elizabeth Orson Scott Card Receives [2008] Reading Challenge (News), Celebrating Teen Tech Week with an Author Visit, 14–16 Margaret A. Edwards Award, Sum08:46 Sum08: Spr08:17 KINDLE E-BOOK READER A View from the Top: Past YALSA H To Kindle or Just Burst into Flame?, Winners Reflect on the Printz and Spr08:9 Edwards Awards, Fa07:39–41 Hanson-Baldauf, Dana. see Hughes- Kinsey, Cara von Wrangel EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARY Hassell, Sandra Teens Plus Books: Honoring the Best SERVICE TO YOUNG ADULTS Hartnett, Sonya in Literature and Reading Programs AWARD Printz Award Honor Speech, through the Sagebrush Award, YALSA Names Twenty-five Winners Fa07:18–19 Fa07:26–27 for Excellence Project (News), HEALTH INFORMATION Koelling, Holly Fa07:44–45 Urban Teenagers, Health Information, Making the List: Behind the Scenes of and Public Library Web Sites, the Best Books for Young Adults F Sum08:35–42 Committee: A Retrospective, HELSEL-KATHER, CHARLENE Fa07:28–31 FANTASY STORIES Baker and Taylor Scholarship Grant The Alluring Darkness: Finding (News), Spr08:47 L Belonging in Fangs and Wands, HISTORY OF LITERATURE Lewis, Jaina. see Pritchard, Kate Sum08:17–18 Oh, Those Golden Oldies..., Fa07:4–6 LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARIANSHIP Fink, Megan Holley, Pam Spencer. see Carter, Betty Do We Still Dewey?, 14 Tasty Treats for Books with Bite, Honnold, RoseMary Win08: Remembering YALSA: The View of Sum08:29–30 From the Editor, Sum08:2, 7 “The Oldest Living YA Librarian,” Flowers, Sarah HORROR STORIES 32–34 Guidelines for Library Services to The Alluring Darkness: Finding Fa07: LIBRARY WEB SITES Teens, Spr08:4–7 Belonging in Fangs and Wands, Urban Teenagers, Health Information, FRANCES HENNE/VOYA Sum08:17–18 and Public Library Web Sites, RESEARCH GRANT Interview with a New Vampire, Sum08:35–42 to Morales (News), Spr08:48 Sum08:31 LIGHT-KRAFT, JOAN Fry, Stephani HOT SPOTS BWI Collection Development Grant Films with Bite: Teen Read Week 2008 Awards, Spr08:16–18 (News), Spr08:47 Movie Night, Sum08:27–28 Teen Read Week, Sum08:24–34 LIVE OAK MEDIA FUSCO, KIMBERLY NEWTON Teen Tech Week, Win08:27–38 Jazz Wins First-Ever Odyssey Award, Great Strength to Those Who Read: YALSA’s Fiftieth Anniversary, Spr08:18 An Interview with Kimberly Fa07:28–41 Lohmiller, Darcy Newton Fusco, Win08:19–20 Howerton, Erin Downey. see Brookover, Go Ahead: Judge a Book By Its Cover, Sophie G 13–15 Hughes-Hassell, Sandra, Dana Hanson- Spr08: Lowry, Lois Baldauf, and Jennifer E. Burke Gallo, Erminia Mina Margaret A. Edwards Award Urban Teenagers, Health Information, Attractive Displays for Teen Spaces, Acceptance Speech: A Passionate and Public Library Web Sites, Sum08:32–34 Ye a rn i ng, Fa07:22–25 GAMING Sum08:35–42 M From Platforms to Books? I’m Game, I Win08:30–31 MARGARET GREEN JUNIOR HIGH Top Fifty Gaming Core Collection INFORMATION LITERACY SCHOOL (Cleveland, Miss.) Titles, Win08:36–38, 48 Information Literacy as a Department Great Book Giveaway (News), Gilton, Donna L. Store: Applications for Public Teen Spr08:47–48 Information Literacy as a Department Librarians, Win08:39–42, 44 McCafferty, Dominique Store: Applications for Public Teen INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM Great Strength to Those Who Read: Librarians, Win08:39–42, 44 From the Editor (Honnold), An Interview with Kimberly GRAPHIC NOVELS Sum08:2, 7 Newton Fusco, 19–20 Great Graphic Novels for Teens INTERNET RESOURCES. see also Win08: McCAUGHREAN, GERALDINE (2008), Spr08:32–34 LIBRARY WEB SITES Geraldine McCaughrean Wins [2008] Printz Award Winner Speech (Yang), Information Tools Using Blogs,

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Michael L. Printz Award, Spr08:16 Spr08:23–25 World Book Online Reference Center, McLean, C. D. Prichard, Heather Win08:43 Fifty Ways to Promote Teen Reading Write Here, Write Now: Holding a PROGRAMS in Your School Library, Fa07:8–10 Creative Writing Workshop Series Films with Bite: Teen Read Week To Kindle or Just Burst into Flame?, at Your Library, Sum08:19–23 Movie Night, Sum08:27–28 Spr08:9 PRINTZ AWARD Marketing Teen Read Week: MORALES, ARLENE WEBER Complete List of Printz Award and Books with Bite @ your library, Frances Henne/VOYA Research Grant Printz Honor Winners, Fa07:40 Sum08:24–26 (News), Spr08:48 Geraldine McCaughrean Wins [2008] Noise @ the library! [band concert MORRIS AWARD Michael L. Printz Award, Spr08:16 program], Win08:22–23 New Award Honors First-Time Printz Award Honor Speeches (Green, Reaching Out to Teens in Need Authors, Spr08:8 Zusak, Hartnett, and Anderson), through Great Stories, Sum08:8–9 New First-Time Author Award Debuts Fa07:14–16 Tasty Treats for Books with Bite, in 2009 (News), Fa07:43–44 Printz Award Winner Speech (Yang), Sum08:29–30 MOVIES. see also VIDEOS Fa07:11–13 Write Here, Write Now: Holding a Films with Bite: Teen Read Week A View from the Top: Past YALSA Creative Writing Workshop Series Movie Night, Sum08:27–28 Winners Reflect on the Printz and at Your Library, Sum08:19–23 MUSIC Edwards Awards, Fa07:39–41 YA Q&A: How Do You Promote Music Web Sites for Teen Tech Week Pritchard, Kate and Jaina Lewis Educational Programs to Teens?, and Beyond, Win08:33–35 Music Web Sites for Teen Tech Week Sum08:12 Noise @ the library! [band concert and Beyond, Win08:33–35 Youth and Library Use Studies Show program], Win08:22–23 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Gains in Serving Young Adults Information Tools Using Blogs, (News), Fa07:45 N RSS and Wikis As Professional PUBLIC LIBRARIES Resources, Win08:27–29 Information Literacy as a Department NAPALAN, SUDI Q. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, Store: Applications for Public Teen Baker and Taylor Scholarship Grant Fa07:42, Win08:43–44, Librarians, Win08:39–42, 44 (News), 47 Spr08: Sum08:43–44 Sex Education and the American O Bishop, K. The Collection Program in Public Library: A Study of Schools, Sum08:43 Collection Development, Reference ODYSSEY AWARD Braun, L. W. Teens, Technology, and Services, and Programming for Jazz Wins First-Ever Odyssey Award, Literacy, Win08:43 Young Adults, Spr08:40–45 Spr08:18 Brehm-Heeger, P. Serving Urban Urban Teenagers, Health Information, ONLINE DISCUSSION LISTS Teens, Sum08:43 and Public Library Web Sites, YALSA Offers New Discussion Doyle, M. 101+ Great Ideas for Teen Sum08:35–42 Lists for Teaching Young Adult Library Web Sites, Fa07:42 PUBLIC RELATIONS/PROMOTION Literature and Serving Incarcerated Fichtelberg, S. Encountering Fifty Ways to Promote Teen Reading Teens (News), Fa07:44 Enchantment, Win08:43–44 in Your School Library, Fa07:8–10 Ott, Valerie A. Hall, S. Using Picture Story Books Marketing Teen Read Week: The Heart of YALSA (From the to Teach Literary Devices, Books with Bite @ your library, editor), Fa07:2 Sum08:43–44 Sum08:24–26 New Award Honors First-Time Harada, V. and S. Hughes-Hassel. Promoting the Edwards Award @ your Authors, Spr08:8 School Reform and the School library, Win08:8 Signing Off (From the editor), Spr08:2 Library Media Specialist, YA Q&A: How Do You Promote Tuning In (From the editor), Win08:2 Sum08:44 Educational Programs to Teens?, YALSA Member Memories, Martin, H. J. and J. R. Murdock. Sum08:12 Fa07:35–38 Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, OUTREACH Transgender and Questioning Q Teens, Win08:43 Marketing Teen Read Week: QUICK PICKS FOR RELUCTANT Books with Bite @ your library, Nilsen, A. P. and D. L. F. Nilsen. Names and Naming in Young Adult YOUNG ADULT READERS Sum08:24–26 (2008), 26–28, 34 Literature, Win08:43–44 Spr08: Reaching Out to Teens in Need Looking at the BBYA and the QP through Great Stories, Sum08:8–9 Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Critical Thinking Database, Lists: Three Myths and Three Realities, 35–39 P Fa07:42 Spr08: Pletka, B. Educating the Net R Paone, Kimberly Generation, Sum08:44 Teens’ Top Ten Redux: Readers from Rosenfeld, E. and D. V. Loertscher. RELUCTANT READERS New Jersey Talk about the Winning Toward a 21st Century School Looking at the BBYA and the QP Books of 2007, Win08:15–17 Library Media Program, Sum08:44 Lists: Three Myths and Three PARTNERSHIPS Shontz, P. K., and R. A Murray. A Realities, Spr08:35–39 Partnerships for Teen Tech Week, Day in the Life: Career Options in Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult 24–26 Win08: Library and Information Science, Readers (2008), Spr08:26–28, 34 POPULAR PAPERBACKS FOR Fa07:42 Silva, Gwinn win 2008 WrestleMania YOUNG ADULTS (2008),

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Reading Challenge (News), Marketing Teen Read Week: Y Sum08:46 Books with Bite @ your library, Sum08:24–26 YALSA S Tasty Treats for Books with Bite, Engaging the YALSA Community: Sum08:29–30 YALSA to Survey Members, SAGEBRUSH AWARD Teen Read Week 2007 a Success! Sum08:10 Seth Cassell (News), Spr08:48 (News), Win08:47 YALSA Member Memories, Teens Plus Books: Honoring the Best TEEN TECH WEEK Fa07:35–38 in Literature and Reading Programs Celebrating Teen Tech Week with an YALSA Advocacy Task Force through the Sagebrush Award, Author Visit, Sum08:14–16 YALSA’s @ your library Advocacy 26–27 Fa07: Partnerships for Teen Tech Week, Campaign, Spr08:10–12 Saxton, Beth Win08:24–26 YALSA Board Information Tools Using Blogs, Teen Tech Week Song Contest Linda W. Braun elected YALSA vice- RSS and Wikis As Professional Winners (News), Sum08:47 president (News), Sum08:47 Resources, 27–29 Win08: Tune In @ your library for Teen Tech YALSA 2008 Election Results, SCHOOL LIBRARIES Week (News), Fa07:43 Sum08:47 Celebrating Teen Tech Week with an Tuning In (From the editor), Win08:2 YALSA Committees Author Visit, 14–16 Sum08: TEENS’ TOP TEN LIST Help Make YALSA Work (News), Do We Still Dewey?, 14 Win08: Teens’ Top Ten Named (News), Win08:45–46 Fifty Ways to Promote Teen Reading Win08:47–48 YALSA Fiftieth Anniversary in Your School Library, 8–10 Fa07: Teens’ Top Ten Redux: Readers from Hot Spot, Fa07:28–41 To Kindle or Just Burst into Flame?, New Jersey Talk about the Winning YALSA Institutes Spr08:9 Books of 2007, Win08:15–17 YALSA Creates Two New Licensed SELECTED AUDIOBOOKS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT Institutes (News), Sum08:45–46 YOUNG ADULTS (2008), YA Q&A: How Do You Leave Work YALSA Leadership Endowment (News), Spr08:29–30 at Work?, Sum08:12–13 Sum08:45 SELECTED VIDEOS AND DVDs TRENT, TIFFANY YALSA Literature Symposium Task Force FOR YOUNG ADULTS (2008), Celebrating Teen Tech Week with an YALSA Is Nashville Bound!, Spr08:31 Author Visit, Sum08:14–16 Sum08:6–7 SEX EDUCATION YALSA Outreach to Young Adults with Sex Education and the American V Special Needs Committee Public Library: A Study of Reaching Out to Teens in Need Collection Development, Reference VIDEO GAMES. see GAMING through Great Stories, Sum08:8–9 Services, and Programming for VIDEOS. see also MOVIES YALSA Student Interest Group Young Adults, Spr08:40–45 Selected Videos and DVDs (2008), YALSA Student Interest Group: A SILVA, DAVID Spr08:31 Great Way to Get Involved (News), Silva, Gwinn win 2008 WrestleMania Vogel, Victoria Win08:47 Reading Challenge (News), Reaching Out to Teens in Need YALSA Update: Association News, Sum08:46 through Great Stories, Sum08:8–9 Fa07:43–46, Win08:45–58, SMITH, CYNTHIA LEITCH W Spr08:46–48, Sum08:45–48 Interview with a New Vampire, YALSA/GREENWOOD Sum08:31 Webber-Bey, Deimosa PUBLISHING GROUP SPECIAL NEEDS USERS SERVICE TO YOUNG ADULTS Reaching Out to Teens in Need Noise @ the library!, Win08:22–23 Welch, Rollie ACHIEVEMENT AWARD through Great Stories, Sum08:8–9 From Platforms to Books? I’m Game, Michael Cart (News), Spr08:47 Squicciarini, Stephanie A. Yang, Gene Luen YALSA Is Nashville Bound!, Win08:30–31 Wendt, Ma’lis Printz Award Winner Speech, Sum08:6–7 YALSA’s @ your library Advocacy Fa07:11–13 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Young, Brooke. see Brookover, Sophie Guidelines for Library Services to Campaign, Spr08:10–12 Will, Chase M. YOUNG ADULT SERVICES Teens, Spr08:4–7 Guidelines for Library Services to STATISTICS The Alluring Darkness: Finding Belonging in Fangs and Wands, Teens, Spr08:4–7 Youth and Library Use Studies Show YA Q&A: Expert Advice on Tough Gains in Serving Young Adults Sum08:17–18 WRESTLEMANIA READING Teen Services Questions, (News), Fa07:45 CHALLENGE Sum08:12–13 T Silva, Gwinn win 2008 WrestleMania Youth and Library Use Studies Show Reading Challenge (News), Gains in Serving Young Adults TEEN LITERATURE DAY Sum08:46 (News), Fa07:45 Support Teen Literature Day (News), WRITING WORKSHOPS Z Win08:46–47 Write Here, Write Now: Holding a TEEN READ WEEK Creative Writing Workshop Series Zusak, Markus Display Ideas for Books with Bite @ at Your Library, Sum08:19–23 Printz Award Honor Speech, your library, Sum08:33 Fa07:16–17 Films with Bite: Teen Read Week Movie Night, Sum08:27–28

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