1. 2015. Teen Program.

2. Advocating for Teen Programming. Teens Need Libraries Literacy skills Digital literacy skills Learning outside of school Workforce development

3. General Resources. YALSA teen programming wiki YALSA teen programming wiki Teen Librarian Toolbox Programming Librarian

4. 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

5. Cosplay. Heroic book characters – Harry, Ron, Hermione – Percy Jackson – Hazel & Augustus – Katniss or Tris Masks Face painting Wearable electronics ($) Wearable electronics

6. 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

7. Fan Fiction. Stories Comics Graphic novels Journalism/news articles

8. 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

9. Science of Superheroes. Magnets Levitation Reflexes Fire & flight Light & Sound LightSound Motion / Energy Atomic / Electric Gadgets / Electronics GadgetsElectronics Science of Superheroes

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Unmask Your Talent. Talent show Programs that develop skills – Leadership Leadership – Public speaking Public speaking

14. Unmask Your Passion. Programs that let teens: – Explore interests as they relate to careers STEM Environment Arts – Try a new activity – Showcase their interests

15. Unmask Your Powers. Personality traits – Identify strengths Character traits of superheroes Character traits of superheroes – Developmental assets Developmental assets Identity masks

16. Alter Egos/Identity. YA alter egos quiz Character development Social media Superheroes

17. Be a Hero. Volunteer opportunities: – Library programs – Nursing homes – Animal shelters – Specific to your community?

18. Save the World. Teens Fighting Hunger Recycling programs Clothing swaps Vegetarian cooking Clean water Sustainable agriculture In your community?

19. Questions?. Sarah Matusz smatusz@nd.gov 701-328-4663 1-800-472-2104