Tag: teens

Tales from the Teen Zone: 50 Shades of Grey

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UPDATE 7/1/2012: I’m surprised by how many people have come across this blog by googling some permutation of should teenagers read 50 Shades of Grey? I haven’t actually read 50 Shades, just excerpts on the Internet and the 50 Shades of Suck tumblr. I wrote about my feelings on the book here. For the record,… Continue reading Tales from the Teen Zone: 50 Shades of Grey

Art in the City Library Display and Program

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The theme for the summer reading program at the library where I work is Summer in the City. In preparation for next summer, when our on-site space for programming will be limited during renovation, we’ve partnered with a lot of community organizations, so the theme was chosen to reflect that community engagement. For the Teen… Continue reading Art in the City Library Display and Program

Curiosities: The Magic of Stories

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I’m pursuing my Master’s degree in Social Welfare. Part of the program requires me to work in the field to gain experience. This summer, I’m spending time in a group home for children in the states’ care—mostly kids that are in the juvenile justice system or between foster care homes. I’m working as a staff… Continue reading Curiosities: The Magic of Stories