TEEN READ WEEK & BEYOND:

Teen Reading Programming Throughout the Year

January: Teen Book & Media Awards

Every January YALSA announces the winners of its book and media awards Alex, Edwards, Morris, Nonfiction, Odyssey, &

Printz

Prepare for the awards announcementHold a mock Printz or Nonfiction Award electionDisplay previous or potential winnersCreate an awards announcement countdown on

the library web site

February & March: Celebrate!

Celebrate the award winnersDisplaysBook clubsContestsAuthor events

Update your collection and servicesPurchase the winners & titles on the selected lists Incorporate the titles into readers’ advisory

Spread the wordDownload & reproduce bookmark templatesLetter to the editorLinks on your web siteBooktalks

April: Support Teen Literature Day

Held annually the Thurs. of National Library WeekTeen Read Week registration opens at

www.ala.org/teenreadPromote YA literature in your community

Author eventsRead-a-thonsLetters to the editorOnline book reviewsParticipate in Operation Teen Book Drop

May thru September: Teens’ Top Ten

It’s a teens’ choice award for the best YA booksNominations are posted online in AprilEncourage your teens to read the TTT

nominations so they can vote for their favorites in Sept. The winners are announced during Teen Read WeekUse the list for collection developmentBrainstorm ways to tie the TTT into summer readingShare the list with school librarians and teachersUse in booktalks, book clubs and displaysFeature the titles on the library web site

www.ala.org/teenstopten

October: Teen Read WeekEncourages all teens to read for the fun of

itAll schools, libraries & bookstores can

participateCelebrated annually the 3rd week in Oct.Registration is free & registrants receive

special promotionsCelebrate in a way that works best for youwww.ala.org/teenread

Turn Dreams into Reality @ your libraryCreate displays of fantasy, adventure, or sci-fi

books Host a books-to-film, film festival featuring

fantasy or adventure themed books that were made into movies

Have your teens vote on their favorite adventure/fantasy/sci-fi book

Ask your Teen Advisory Group to help you select new fantasy or adventure themed books for the YA collection

Websites for More Information

www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists (awards & lists)

http://tinyurl.com/teenlitday (Support Teen Lit Day)

www.ala.org/teenstopten (Teens’ Top Ten)www.ala.org/teenread (Teen Read Week)

Programming Resources from YALSA

Cool Teen Programs Under $100 (July 09)Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults,

5th ed. (2008)M.A.E. Award for Best Lit Program for Teens,

http://tinyurl.com/MAEawardProgram Idea Wiki at

http://tinyurl.com/YAprograms YA-YAAC, a listserv for library workers to share

programming ideas, http://tinyurl.com/YAYAACYoung Adult Library Services (quarterly)

Continuing Education Resources

Stay current with the latest in teen reading through YALSA’s webinars!

YALSA offers monthly webinars on the third Thursday at 2pm EST

Learn about our upcoming webinars here: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars

Can’t attend the live session? Check out our webinars on demand! www.ala.org/yalsa/webinarsondemand

Please contact YALSA if we can be of help

YALSA

50 E. Huron St.

Chicago, IL 60611

1.800.545.2433 x4390

yalsa@ala.org

www.ala.org/yalsa (web site)

http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/ (blog)

http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php (wiki)

Who is YALSA?YALSA stands for the Young Adult Library

Services AssociationParent organization is the American Library

Association (ALA)Has over 5,200 members who are school

librarians, public librarians, educators, grad students and library supporters

Mission: To expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18. Through its member-driven advocacy, research, and professional development initiatives, YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.

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