Today I’m over on Teen Services Underground taking an in-depth look at book committees. Since today is our EGOT for youth and young adult awards, we felt it was appropriate. So congrats to the winners, honours, top tens, and nominees, and a huge thank you to the committee members who made it possible.
Category: Resources
Playlist: Football Songs
If you haven’t noticed the Super Bowl is this weekend, and my teens are extremely invested in which side wins. While the game will be broadcast after most libraries are closed, there’s no reason you can’t kickoff the weekend with a football playlist running in your teen room. I’ve pulled together 25 of the most […]
Booklist: Football
When I’ve been on the library floor, I’ve always been looking for quick and easy displays. Whether they were for tabletops, shelvetops, or an actual dedicated display area, pulling together themed pop up displays is one of my favourites. In honor of the Super Bowl this Sunday, I’ve put together a list of some of […]
TSU: Committees- Beyond the Books
Yesterday, I was on Teen Services Underground talking about what goes into a committee (local, state, or national) beyond OMG BOOKS! Things like time, money, dedication, talking to your team leader and boss, time, money, and a host of other things that you may not have thought about. If you haven’t taken a look go […]
Queer Zine Panel Handouts
If you missed the Queer Zines – Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going panel yesterday, you missed a really informative and fun panel. Our presenters above shared a wealth of knowledge, and I’m going to be collecting their online handounts and links and placing them below as I’m able to collect them. If […]
GLBTRT Programs at ALA Orlando
Heading to Orlando for ALA Annual at the end of June? Don’t miss these exciting programs put on by the GLBTRT! Queer Zines – Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going Saturday, June 25 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Orange County Convention Center, Room W102A Join Milo Miller, Co-Founder of Queer Zine […]
Queer Zines Program at ALA Annual
Join Milo Miller, Co-Founder of Queer Zine Archive Project, Jenna Freedman of Barnard College, and Violet Fox of College of St. Benedict & St. John’s University to learn about the history of queer zines, the current state of the culture, and where we’re going now, including the new Zine Code of Ethics. Get ideas on […]
Reflecting Realities
Headed to ALA Annual in Orlando this June? Join us on Sunday, June 26 from 3-4 pm for Reflecting Realities, an author panel featuring four new titles with transgender characters for youth and to learn ways to assist transgender youth in your community. Speakers are: 2016 Stonewall Honor Winner Cory Silverberg (Sex is a Funny […]
TSU: Self Directed Programming for May
Today I’m over on Teen Services Underground talking about some really easy self directed programming for May. Which means, programs that you or other teen specialists can set up with a little involvement and let go, yet will have tons of teens get involved! A complete win-win as May is typically a crazy month for […]
TSU: 2016 Summer Reading Booklist
Today I’m over on Teen Services Underground sharing almost 20 newer books (2011 and newer) to add to your 2016 summer reading CSRP and iRead themed list for teens. These new titles deal with overcoming personal challenges, sports fiction, dystopian gaming, and virtual gaming, and include new titles by Tim Federle, Kwame Alexander, and a […]