In a follow-up to her highly praised 101+ Teen Programs that Work, YA program expert RoseMary Honnold serves up more affordable, teen-tested program ideas, representing best practices from libraries across the U.S. and Canada. She covers every aspect of teen services, with suggestions for crafts ("Henna Tattoos"), book groups ("Teen Anime Club"), food ("Fear Factor"), parties ("Un-Valentine's Day Party"), games ("Teen Game Night"), reading programs ("CSI @ the Library"), and more. New sections are specifically targeted to boys, girls, and tweens and there are expanded sections exploring...

Here are more than 100 affordable and tested successful ideas for jump-starting YA programs and services

How can book discussions encourage teens to share both their responses to stories and feelings about their own lives? What questions can teachers and librarians ask that evoke more than "Yes" or "No" answers? Dickerson draws on her decade of experience leading popular book discussion groups and shares her own proven techniques. Part One addresses the big picture by providing 15 "surefire" suggestions for successful book discussions, from optimal group size to deciding on rules and appropriate settings. Discussion resources for 50 books on a range of interests and topics aimed at specific...