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July 2 , 2008


Ready to get your groove on? Then join the editors of School Library Journal this summer for All Together Now: A 2.0 Learning Experience. Modeled on 23 Things, the original 2.0 learning program developed by Helene Blowers, this self-directed experience will get you using a variety of social networking tools—blogs and podcasts, wikis and Twitter. We’ve asked 2.0 guru Michael Stephens to join us for the ride. He’ll be giving guidance, answering questions, and will even provide a little hand-holding. Michael will write a blog on the School Library Journal Web site that will lead us through the program. There’s no need to sign up—just (virtually) show up! We’ll begin July 14 and wrap up by the end of August. Check our Web site for more information. - Dodie Ownes, Editor

Top Stories

2.0 Teens - What Libraries Can Learn from Retailers
Results of a new study on teen online behavior further bolsters the need for library Web sites to have a 2.0 presence. OTX Research polled 750 13-17 year olds nationwide and found that teens are averaging 11.5 hours online a week. The study also confirms the popularity of social networking sites, with 95% of teens saying they have belonged to a social networking site at some point. more » » » 
 
 
Engaging with Teens - What Retailers Can Learn from Libraries
Have you heard about Fashionology LA? It is a brand-new “teen and 'tween retail entertainment company” which just opened its first store in Beverly Hills (CA). Fashionology LA co-founder Elizabeth Wiatt has turned a lack of sewing skills into a “creative and collaborative experience."more » » » 
 
 
Teen Read Week, October 12-18, 2008 - Books with Bite
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has just announced the dates and theme for Teen Read Week 2008. The theme, Books with Bite, covers a broad range of reading and listening material, “ from vampire stories to cooking to technology (byte),” and is targeted to librarians, educators, parents and caregivers, and of course, teens. Registration is now open. more » » » 
 
ALA Annual Conference 2008 Postscript
Many of my SLJ colleagues are now on the recovery side of attending the American Library Association's Annual Conference in Anaheim (CA) this past weekend. I know they will be bringing back boatloads of ideas from sessions they attended, bulging bags of galleys, and fistsful of business cards. more » » » 

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    Take A Walk on the Catwalk
    Random House and Teen Vogue are giving teens a chance to win a trip to New York City and get a behind-the-scenes day at the Teen Vogue office as part of its promotion of Catwalk (June 2008, ISBN: 978-0-385-73457-8), a new novel from Deborah Gregory, author of the popular Cheetah Girls series. more » » » 




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