teens

YALSA and Nickelodeon looking for youth working with early literacy

Posted Saturday, September 17, 2011 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Nickelodeon is currently looking for young people between the ages of 13 and 19 who are working to promote early literacy, helping to educate and empower all young people to reach their full potential through various reading initiatives.

We are profiling very few teens so the ones that we select need to be truly amazing and inspiring – perhaps they’ve started their own organization or mentoring program, spearheaded their own campaigns or made a huge impact in their communities and/or in the lives of others.

If you know of any young people who fit this description, please send Veronica Friedman their names, ages, a short bio describing what they’ve done and who they are and if possible, contact information (preferably for a parent so that she can ask permission/get the teen’s phone number from them, if they are minors).

Best,

Veronica Friedman

212-654-6445

Veronica.Friedman@mtvnmix.com

 

Beth Yoke, Executive Director

Young Adult Library Services Association

50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611

1.800.545.2433 x4391

fax: 312.280.5276

 

 

YA author from Florida

Posted Monday, August 15, 2011 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Cuddle Up & Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Posted Thursday, August 4, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Cuddle Up & Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Free Webinar

Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT

Registration is not required. More information and access information is available online.

  • Are you interested in working with pregnant and parenting teens?
  • Do you already have a program started and are looking for more tips on how to effectively serve this population?
  • Did you not realize this is a population in your community?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is for you.
According to a 2011 report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), although the teen birth rate in the United States has declined in the last fifteen years, it is still higher than in other developed countries. Pregnant and parenting teens are a unique user group for libraries because it is difficult for them to come to our facilities and utilize our services, including attending storytimes. Outreach to this population is vital because teen pregnancy has negative impacts for teens, their children, and the public sector.

Webinar attendees will learn:

  • About the Cuddle up & Read programs in San Diego
  • How to establish successful community partnerships in order to create a literacy based program for teen parents and their children
  • How to improve their existing literacy based programs for pregnant and parenting teens.

 

Network for Research on Libraries and Teens

Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Network for Research on Libraries and
Teens Launched
The Young Adult Library Services Association, a division
of the American Library Association, launched its
online Network for Research on Libraries and Teens at
http://yaresearch.ning.com. The resource is freely
accessible to any interested individuals or
organizations. “Research plays a significant role in
YALSA’s strategic plan, and this new online resource is
a useful and much-needed tool for our profession,” said
Kim Patton, YALSA president. “With this online space,
YALSA’s vision is to provide a virtual environment
where researchers can connect and exchange ideas. I
would like to thank the Research Resources
Clearinghouse Taskforce for their dedication and
leadership in launching this online network.”
The network is meant to be an online gathering space
for anyone interested in research related to libraries
and teens. Individuals can log on to find fellow
researchers, get news from the field or share
information. A key component to the network is the
Research Resources Clearinghouse, a compilation of
resources meant to help individuals build research
skills, access funding resources, find places to get their
work published and more. The clearinghouse is
available as a wiki, and individuals are encouraged to
contribute their own content.

Lib-Caching...on the hunt for library treasure!

Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by jhopwood, Library Staff

Check out this website that lists different libraries that participate in things like letterboxing, geocaching, and guestbooks. The idea is just as geocaching encourages visitors to explore different parks, this encourages people to explore other libraries. Perfect for the 2011 summer teen theme of "You are Here!"

The website is still new, so there aren't that many libraries with their information up. Hopefully, there will be a great selection in time for Summer.

http://lib-caching.blogspot.com/

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking

Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking



Free Webinar

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Registration is not required. More information and access information is available online.
The link to this program will be available at 2:30 p.m. on February 23, 2011.

We often have assumptions about how teens and tweens use the Internet. But:

  • Are those assumptions true?
  • Should your library have a MySpace or a Facebook account? Both?
  • How about Twitter?
  • What about cellphones?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more, as well as discovering how your library can effectively engage with young people in social media.

At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • identify the main social networking sites being used by young people
  • name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media
  • identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones

This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, teen and youth services staff.

Skype visits from YA author Paul Volponi

Posted Sunday, November 21, 2010 by Anonymous, Reader

I understand that several of my YA novels are on IL. high school and summer reading lists.

Just a quick note--I'm doing Skype conferences this year to high schools classes, library groups, book clubs and writing groups. And they've been going very well. Any help you can give in spreading the word would be much appreciated. The complete info is below-- (I can be contacted at pavolpo@cs.com)

Great Stories CLUB Grants - Nov. 19 deadline

Posted Thursday, September 16, 2010 by Faye Roberts, Reader

The ALA Public Programs Office and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of Great Stories CLUB  grants. Electronic applications for the reading and discussion series will be accepted through November 19 at www.ala.org/greatstories. Funding was provided for this program by Oprah’s Angel Network.

 

The Great Stories CLUB (Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books) is a book club program designed to reach underserved, troubled teen populations through books that are relevant to their lives. All types of libraries (public, school, academic and special) located within or working in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens in the United States and its territories are eligible to apply for a Great Stories CLUB grant. Potential organizations for Great Stories CLUB partnership include juvenile justice facilities, drug rehabilitation centers, nonprofits serving teen parents, alternative high schools, agencies serving teenaged foster children, shelters serving homeless and runaway youth and other agencies. For tips on creating a partnership, visit www.ala.org/greatstories.

Best Buy @15 Community Grants Program

Posted Friday, June 25, 2010 by nhouston, Library Staff

Best Buy @15 Community Grants Program
Deadline: July 1, 2010

Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select nonprofit organizations that provide positive experiences designed to help teens excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills. This year, Best Buy Children's Foundation will give a total of $2 million through the program.

Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills, leadership, or relationship development. Special consideration will be given to programs that serve a diverse population in local or regional communities; build social, academic, leadership, and/or life skills in early adolescents ( ages 13-18); show positive results against a demonstrated community need; and reach at-risk children in working families. Visit http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/community_grants_rfp.htm for more information.

Pasco County Library System's Summer Reading Club

Posted Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

The Pasco County Library System is serving summer fun for Pasco's youths: The Friends of the Pasco County Library System sponsor the Summer Reading Club.

Four different programs are offered. They include:

Read to Me Club is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who are not old enough to read on their own. Children who complete the program will be invited to celebrations and earn prizes.

Make A Splash @ Your Library invites elementary school children to read at least six books this summer. Those who complete six books will be invited to family celebrations and earn prizes. Each week, Summer Reading Club members are invited to programs, including Tentacle Time, Life's a Beach, Go Fish, Underwater Oddities, High Sea Adventures, Masters of the Deep and Pool Party.

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