2015. Teen Program.
Advocating for Teen Programming. Teens Need Libraries Literacy skills Digital literacy skills Learning outside of school Workforce development
General Resources. YALSA teen programming wiki YALSA teen programming wiki Teen Librarian Toolbox Programming Librarian
Comic Con. Comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime, science fiction Activities: – Costumes contest – Drawing /writing comic strips, graphic novels – Crafts – Movies Virginia Libraries Publishers Weekly Diamond Bookshelf
Cosplay. Heroic book characters – Harry, Ron, Hermione – Percy Jackson – Hazel & Augustus – Katniss or Tris Masks Face painting Wearable electronics ($) Wearable electronics
Comic Books. Create your own comic – Strip Generator Strip Generator – Comic Creator Comic Creator – Marvel Marvel Banned books – Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
Fan Fiction. Stories Comics Graphic novels Journalism/news articles
Female Book-Movie Heroes. Katniss – Hunger Games Tris – Divergent Gamora – Guardians of the Galaxy Mystique – X-Men Natasha Romanoff – various Marvel comics Maleficent – Sleeping Beauty tie-in Female Movie Heroes
Science of Superheroes. Magnets Levitation Reflexes Fire & flight Light & Sound LightSound Motion / Energy Atomic / Electric Gadgets / Electronics GadgetsElectronics Science of Superheroes
Science of Superheroes. The science of superheroes / Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg The science of supervillains / Gresh, Weinberg The science of supervillains The physics of superheroes / James Kakalios The physics of superheroes
Female Heroes. Unsung science heroines Technology Heroes Female scientists who changed the world Female scientists who changed the world Women of the Century Women’s History Trivia/Quizzes
Crafts. Magnets Decoupage containers 3D comic book (shadowbox) 3D comic book Comic book envelopes Masks Pop art portraits Comic-inspired photo booth props and costumes
Unmask Your Talent. Talent show Programs that develop skills – Leadership Leadership – Public speaking Public speaking
Unmask Your Passion. Programs that let teens: – Explore interests as they relate to careers STEM Environment Arts – Try a new activity – Showcase their interests
Unmask Your Powers. Personality traits – Identify strengths Character traits of superheroes Character traits of superheroes – Developmental assets Developmental assets Identity masks
Alter Egos/Identity. YA alter egos quiz Character development Social media Superheroes
Be a Hero. Volunteer opportunities: – Library programs – Nursing homes – Animal shelters – Specific to your community?
Save the World. Teens Fighting Hunger Recycling programs Clothing swaps Vegetarian cooking Clean water Sustainable agriculture In your community?
Questions?. Sarah Matusz