TEEN READ WEEK & BEYOND: Teen Reading Programming Throughout the Year.
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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
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.