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Summer Reading Ramped Up with Scratch-off Contests, a 24-hour Readathon
Here are smart ideas for starting your summer reading program off with a bang—and keeping interest strong.
Equal Parts Teen Services and YA Lit at 2015 YALSA Symposium
Librarian Robin Brenner highlights programs and events at the 2015 YALSA Young Adult Services Symposium, which took place November 6–8 in Portland, OR. This year’s conference widened its purview to include services and programming alongside literature, which was reflected in the theme, “Bringing It All Together: Connecting Libraries, Teens & Communities.”
A School-Wide Study of "Serial"
When a Massachusetts high school tapped the true-crime podcast for its summer “read," students and teachers used writing, science, math, art, and dance to explore the case’s many questions.
Library "Avengers Day" Draws Cosplaying Superheroes of All Ages
Partnering with the Boston charity organization Boston Super Heroes, a Massachusetts librarian hosted an superhero-themed event, with Spider-Man climbing the bookshelves and Star-Lord ready for a dance-off.
Once Upon a Time in Minneapolis: A Librarian Attends NerdCon
The first NerdCon, the brainchild of Hank Green, was the hot ticket convention for storytellers and story consumers October 8–9 in Minneapolis. The event, filled with YA authors, vloggers, podcasters, and more, focused on storytelling. Librarian Robin Brenner highlights some of the panels and speakers.
Podcast Party: A Curated List of Nine Teen-Friendly Podcasts
In celebration of The Yarn podcast, created by SLJ blogger Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp, teen librarian Robin Brenner has curated a roundup of podcasts to recommend to young adults who are both new to and well-versed in the format.
Librarians Shown Love at YALSA’s Morris/Nonfiction Awards | ALA Midwinter 2015
A Chicago blizzard prevented many of the authors of the recognized titles from attending the Morris/Nonfiction awards, but Morris winner Isabel Quintero managed to take the stage, and Nonfiction winner Maya Van Wagenen gave librarians a shout out via video.
Big Bang Press, a New Publisher for Fan Fiction Writers and Artists
Big Bang Press selects fan fiction writers and artists and invites them to create and professionally publish original work. The publisher's debut title, A Hero at the End of the World, releases on November 11.
Resources for Teaching Graphic Novels in the Classroom
Ten great graphic novels for schools; online resources; publishers' lesson plans and teaching support; and other recommended reading.
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