This information-packed volume compiles bibliographic information about the books and authors honored by the Alexander, Edwards, and Printz awards given by YALSA-the division of the American Library Association (ALA) that serves the librarians who work with young adults. Essays written by experts in young adult content are included, and there are separate chapters about each award and its criteria. In addition, you'll find complete lists of award-winning books to date, speeches by and interviews with the winning authors, along with brief annotations, publisher information, subject/thematic...

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 is a guide of chock-full of ideas - straight from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) - for implementing the most popular virtual activities into your services. Get Connected offers detailed snapshots of the most cutting-edge technology-oriented programs sure to draw teens into the library - and keep them reading and accessing library resources. Topics include recreation- and education-based programs, working with special teen populations, drawing young readers in the social networking scene, tips for working with teen advisory groups, and YALSA's innovative ideas for...

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

Talking to teens can be tough. Figuring out how to deliver effective reader's advisory to this uniquely challenging group can be even tougher for young adult librarians and school media specialists. This important new book addresses the challenges of reader's advisory for teens who often don't know what's available, aren't sure what they want, and may even be embarrassed to ask for it. Here's the insight you need to: * Explore the qualities, attitudes, and resources that make teen-centered reader's advisory effective * Investigate the characteristics of quality YA reader's advisory * Take an...