Presented by:
● Abby
Johnson * ajohnson@nafclibrary.org * http://www.abbythelibrarian.com
* @abbylibrarian (Her website has many preschool ideas, along with
some for the afterschool crowd.)
● Renata
Sancken * rsancken@nafclibrary.org * http://nafcteens.wordpress.com
* @renatasnacks (This websites is mostly book reviews for this age
group.)
● Kate
Conklin * katemconklin@gmail.com
● Sarah
Bean Thompson * greenbeanteenqueen@gmail.com * http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com
* @greenbeanblog (more book reviews & suggestions)
These tweens are at an age where they want to pick their own activities, not their parents. Build
rapport with them. The library can serve as a place for them to share common
interests, develop social skills, and have opportunities to learn
The teen librarian doesn’t need to
know all about what the kids like, as long as she/he knows what it is and can google it.
Play music in the background during a program; the music can be
themed to the program.
The handout (with a few comments):
Suggesting
Tween Books
●
Remember, my “clean” might not be your “clean”! If
parents appear very concerned, advise them to read a book before giving it to
their child.
● If possible, talk to the tween, not the parent.
Resources for Finding Tween Books:
● State book award lists (Young Hoosier Book Award in Indiana: http://www.ilfonline.org/?page=YHBA)
● Kiss the Book: http://kissthebook.blogspot.com
● So You
Want to Read Middle Grade? A tween book feature on the GreenBean TeenQueen
blog: http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/
● Green
Light Reads on Book Riot: http://bookriot.com/2013/12/09/greenlightyareadsaflowchart/
● What’s Next
[in a series] Database from Kent District Library: http://ww2.kdl.org/libcat/whatsnext.asp
● What to
Recommend When Popular Books & Series Aren’t Enough
for Tweens (or They’re All Checked Out): http://tinyurl.com/tweenreads
● Rants
and Raves Blog: http://nafcteens.wordpress.com
Books
You Heard Us Talk About:
● Athena:
GreyEyed
Goddess
by George O’Connor
● Better
Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle
● Doll
Bones by Holly Black
● Drama by
Raina Telgemeier
● Savvy by
Ingrid Law
● The
Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
● Titanic:
Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson
● Zombie
Makers: True Stories from Nature’s Undead by Rebecca L.
Johnson
For a comprehensive
annotated list of read-a-likes, see the session handouts at: http://www.placonference.org/programs/
Look for ‘Betwixt and Be-Tween on Thursday, 4:15. It’s the 2nd PDF.
Why
Program for Tweens?
● Get kids
in the door! They’re starting to be the age where they pick their
activities, not
their
parents.
● Build
rapport with kids, so you can sell them books later.
● Programs
can promote library materials & boost circulation.
● Provide
a place for kids to share common interests & develop social skills!
● Can be
an opportunity for kids to learn a new skill or information.
● It's
more fun than being on desk!
Do
What Now?
● Awkward
Silence Filler
○ Never too old for coloring pages!
● Craft
Project
○ You know Pinterest, right?
● Music
○ There’s probably a YouTube
playlist for that
●
Interactive Activity
○ If your physical space & insurance company permit
●
Poll/Debate
○ Who’s the greatest Doctor Who of
all? (For a Dr. Who program see bookblather.net)
● Costume
Contest and/or Photo Booth
○ These kids and their selfies
● Books
○ Sneak ‘em in there
● *Snacks
○ If you have the budget for it
General
Tips
●
Pinterest and blogs are your BFFs. Don’t
reinvent the wheel!
● Outline
the program from the outset so tweens know what to expect, but be prepared to be
flexible.
● Be clear
about intended age range when you advertise your program. (No adult My Little Pony
fans allowed!)
● If you
don't know the subject matter, be honest about your lack of knowledge, but be interested.
My tweens all know that I don't read any manga on my own, but I love hearing them describe the
wild plots and weird characters to me. Mainly kids will be excited to find new
peers to discuss their interests with. They don’t
necessarily care whether or not a boring old adult likes their interest.
● If you do happen to like the topic, share your enthusiasm
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