Our summer reading theme is “out and about” — so I thought a display featuring YA roadtrip books would be a fun take on the theme. It’s been a challenge to put up displays in our temporary space. Instead of having a window like the one in our building that is under renovation, we have… Continue reading Out + About: Road Trip Teen Library Display
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Readers’ Advisory Resources: Beyond Lists
A colleague and I were asked to present at the RT Book Convention in a session intended for librarians and booksellers. This post is adapted from a portion of our presentation. I love talking books with people. It’s my favorite part of my job. But there’s not always an opportunity for a traditional reader’s advisory… Continue reading Readers’ Advisory Resources: Beyond Lists
Talking to Teens about Dating Violence and Sexual Assault (and a YA booklist)
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, discussion posts, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit… Continue reading Talking to Teens about Dating Violence and Sexual Assault (and a YA booklist)
Teen Library Display for Valentine’s Day: Blind Date with a Book
Updated 1/31/14: I’ve had requests for the “want ads” I wrote for the books. Here’s a set of 16 that I plan on starting with as well as the sign I plan on using this year: blind date display 2014 blurbs I have a template in a publisher document I can email anyone who is interested.… Continue reading Teen Library Display for Valentine’s Day: Blind Date with a Book
YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium 2012
Because this year’s symposium was held in St. Louis, a city only a four hour drive away from Lawrence and where my best friend happens to live, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to attend. The conference embodied everything I love about working with teenagers in the library: it’s FUN. Not only did I learn a… Continue reading YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium 2012
wrapped up in books 