2015. Teen Program.. Advocating for Teen Programming. Teens Need Libraries Literacy skills Digital literacy skills Learning outside of school Workforce

2015 .Teen Program .

Advocating for Teen Programming .

Teens Need Libraries • Literacy skills• Digital literacy

skills• Learning outside of

school• Workforce

development

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teens-need-libraries

General Resources .

• YALSA teen programming wiki

• Teen Librarian Toolbox

• Programming Librarian

http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Main_Page

http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Main_Page

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/p/tpib-programs.html

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/p/tpib-programs.html

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/

Comic Con .

• Comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime, science fiction

• Activities:– Costumes contest– Drawing /writing

comic strips, graphic novels

– Crafts– Movies

Virginia LibrariesPublishers Weekly

Diamond Bookshelf

http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/VALib/v59_n3/pdf/denwiddie.pdf

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/61940-how-to-throw-a-comic-con-at-your-library.html

http://www.diamondbookshelf.com/Home/1/1/20/181?articleID=130000

Cosplay.

• Heroic book characters– Harry, Ron, Hermione– Percy Jackson– Hazel & Augustus – Katniss or Tris

• Masks• Face painting• Wearable electronic

s ($)

http://www.instructables.com/howto/masks/

http://idiehdesign.com/blog/2013/10/01/halloween-makeup-comic-book-lichtenstein-inspired/

https://learn.adafruit.com/users/6

https://learn.adafruit.com/users/6

Comic Books.

• Create your own comic– Strip Generator– Comic Creator– Marvel

• Banned books– Comic Book Legal De

fense Fund

http://stripgenerator.com/strip/create/

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html

http://marvel.com/games/play/34/create_your_own_comic

http://cbldf.org/

http://cbldf.org/

Fan Fiction.

• Stories• Comics• Graphic novels• Journalism/news arti

cles

http://www.superheronation.com/2008/02/24/index-writing-about-superheroes/

http://litreactor.com/columns/dont-write-comics-how-to-write-comics-part-1

http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/ka-pow-the-basics-of-writing-for-graphic-novels/

http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/youth-news-literacy/resources/

http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/youth-news-literacy/resources/

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

http://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/more-women-heroes-also-woc-plz?crlt.pid=camp.wH5lbiZPSIXu

http://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/more-women-heroes-also-woc-plz?crlt.pid=camp.wH5lbiZPSIXu

Science of Superheroes.

• Magnets• Levitation• Reflexes• Fire & flight• Light & Sound• Motion / Energy• Atomic / Electric• Gadgets /

ElectronicsScience of Superheroes

http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/electromagnet.php

http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/static_orb.php

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/

http://www.ordinarylifemagic.com/2010/01/tea-bag-rocket.html

http://reekoscience.com/category/science-experiments/light

http://reekoscience.com/category/science-experiments/sound

http://reekoscience.com/category/science-experiments/motion-energy

http://reekoscience.com/category/science-experiments/atomic-electric

http://makezine.com/category/electronics/

http://makeitatyourlibrary.org/electronics

http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-gaming/article/2008-01/science-superheroes

http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-gaming/article/2008-01/science-superheroes

Science of Superheroes.

• The science of superheroes / Lois H. Gresh, Robert Weinberg

• The science of supervillains / Gresh, Weinberg

• The physics of superheroes / James Kakalios

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54407949




Female Heroes.

• Unsung science heroines

• Technology Heroes• Female scientists wh

o changed the world• Women of the Centur

y• Women’s History • Trivia/Quizzes

http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellyoakes/11-unsung-science-heroines-you-really-should-have-heard-of

http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellyoakes/11-unsung-science-heroines-you-really-should-have-heard-of

http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/female-nerds-heroes-infographic/

http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/34-american-lady-scientists-who-changed-the-world

http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/34-american-lady-scientists-who-changed-the-world

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/womenofthecentury/phenomenalwomen/index.html

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/womenofthecentury/phenomenalwomen/index.html

http://womenshistorymonth.gov/teachers.html

http://www.nwhp.org/resources/quizzes/

Crafts.

• Magnets• Decoupage containers• 3D comic book

(shadowbox)• Comic book envelopes• Masks• Pop art portraits• Comic-inspired photo

booth props and costumes

http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/07/superhero-comic-book-magnets.html

http://www.fabmums.com/2011/05/05/recycled-crafts-comics-storage-pot/

http://www.target.com/c/3d-comic-book-justice-league-featured-brands/-/N-55lcs?force-full-site=1/

http://www.craftylittlegnome.com/2012/10/diy-comic-book-envelopes.html

http://sprinklesinsprings.com/2012/10/diy-tulle-fabric-paint-mask-templates.html

https://gmgart.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/pop-art-portraits/

Unmask Your Talent.

• Talent show• Programs that

develop skills– Leadership– Public speaking

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2011/07/teens-got-talent-empowering-teens-and-creating-buy-in/

http://www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Community-Based-Programs

http://www.toastmasters.org/Resources

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– Developmental ass

ets

• Identity masks

http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

http://therealscottweller.com/how-to-become-a-real-superhero/how-to-become-a-real-superhero-the-6-key-characteristics/

http://therealscottweller.com/how-to-become-a-real-superhero/how-to-become-a-real-superhero-the-6-key-characteristics/

http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18

http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18

http://girlsactionfoundation.ca/en/amplify-toolkit-/workshop-guide/anti-racism-and-anti-discrimination/creating-a-mask-of-my-identity/creating-a-mask-of-my-identit

Alter Egos/Identity.

• YA alter egos quiz• Character developm

ent• Social media• Superheroes

http://www.macteenbooks.com/ya/which-world-does-your-ya-alter-ego-belong-to/

http://thewritepractice.com/alter-ego/

http://thewritepractice.com/alter-ego/

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/guest-post-who-are-you-online-considering-issues-of-web-identity/

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 agricult

ure• In your community?

http://teensfightinghunger.org/

http://teensfightinghunger.org/

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2013/04/tpib-earth-day-projects-and-project-resources-for-your-collection/

http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-to-stage-a-clothes-swap

http://yasfnews.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/teen-cooking-microwaves-and-mugs/

http://fargolibrary.areavoices.com/2014/09/26/fargo-library-presents-environmental-chemistry-program-for-teens-oct-1/

http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ccv

http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ccv

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