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March 4, 2009

In this Issue

Want to turn lemons into lemonade? Haverford Township Free Library in Pennsylvania took a problem and turned it into a fabulous success by collaborating with the local high school radio station. And once again, putting teens at the center of programming proves to be the glue that holds it all together. Have a smoking problem? Check out Kick Butts Day resources from the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids'–get your teens involved in this, too, for everyone's sake.–Dodie Ownes, editor

IN THIS ISSUE

  • The Library Show
    Haverford Township Free Library (HTFL), in Havertown, PA has an enviable location, just one block from a middle school and two blocks from Haverford High School. “It definitely has its advantages,” reports Anny Laepple, youth services manager, “but it certainly has it challenges, too!” While many students took advantage of after-school programs and homework help, there was another contingent that created an unwelcome atmosphere. more » » » 
  • Newsflash: Teen Girls Read Manga! at Comic Con
    School Library Journal bloggers Robin Brenner, Katherine Dacey and Brigid Alverson joined two of Brooklyn Public Library’s teen librarians, Lisa Goldstein and Molly Phelan, at New York Comic Con 2009 for a discussion on manga for teens—particularly girls. Their session, titled Newsflash: Teen Girls Read Manga!, discussed the state of women in the manga industry, female fans within the manga community, and support and advocacy for the media. more » » » 
  • 86 Percent of Japanese High Schoolers Read Cell Phone Novels
    According to a recent report in Japan Today, 10 of Japan's print bestsellers in 2007 were based on cell phone novels—successfully selling about 400,000 copies apiece. One newspaper survey purports that 86 percent of high school, 75 percent of middle school and 23 percent of grade school girls read cell phone novels.
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  • Agatha Nominees Announced
    Four titles for children and young adults were among the recently announced 2008 Agatha Award nominees. The Agatha Awards honor the "traditional mystery," which contains no explicit sex or gratuitous violence, making these titles especially easy to recommend to young readers. more » » » 

Jen 2.0 - Tech Tips for Today

  • Get organized quick-like with a wiki
    You’ve got a lot of people working on a big project. No, a really Big Project (with a capital B and P). It’s one of those community-wide projects, which means you have the added complication that no one works for the same organization. Yet each person has a piece of the project, and they all need to know about each others’ pieces. Since they aren’t co-workers, they don’t have a shared area for files. How can they easily share their pieces? more » » » 

Teens Know "Best" - Book Reviews by Young Adults

Media Mania: Book Tie-ins to High-Interest Movies, TV Shows, and More

  • Reading the Oscars
    Slumdog Millionaire (R) struck it rich at the Academy Awards, ending up with eight Oscars in all, including Best Picture and Best Director (Danny Boyle). Sean Penn earned his second Best Actor statue for his performance in Milk (R). Here are the books that belong on the red carpet. more » » » 

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Libraries, Literacy and Gaming Grant Application Now Available
    The American Library Association and Verizon have announced an opportunity for selected school and public libraries to receive onetime grants of $5,000 to support gaming and literacy initiatives. Funds may be used to expand or add literacy-based gaming experiences at your library for youth ages 10-18. Funded libraries will receive ongoing support and technical assistance from a team of library gaming experts. more » » » 
  • Listen to a Life Essay Contest
    The annual Listen to a Life Essay Contest sponsored by the Legacy Project is an opportunity to build closer connections between young and old as they get to know each other in new, often unexpected ways. To enter, young people ages 8 to 18 years old interview a person over 50 years old about their hopes and goals through their life, how they achieved goals and overcame obstacles, or how their dreams may have changed along the way. more » » » 
  • Need Science Fair Help? Visit Scotch™ Science Fair Central
    Is it Science Fair time again? Have your kids and science teachers just about tapped your library resources? Don’t panic–visit the Science Fair Central Web site, supported by Discovery Education and 3M, and get all the tools and tips you need to help your school have the best Science Fair ever. more » » » 
  • March 25, 2009 - A Perfect Day to Kick Some Butts
    Kick Butts Day is the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids’ annual celebration of youth advocacy, leadership and activism against tobacco use among kids and young adults. Following the success of their 2008 Public Service Announcement contest, the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids has put out a call for video submissions from grades K-12 on one of five themes. more » » » 



Lure of the Labyrinth


Throw out a life ring to your middle school math teachers! Lure of the Labyrinth is a digital game for middle school pre-algebra students. Math-based puzzles are wrapped into a narrative game in which students work to find their lost pet - and save the world from monsters! Linked to both national and state mathematics standards, the game gives students a chance to actually think like mathematicians.

Better late than never? Examining late high school graduates

A recent report from the Center from Public Education concludes that "the results of late graduates' persistence are striking. Late graduates do markedly better in all arenas than GED recipients or dropouts. And, controlled for SES (Supplemental Education Services) and achievement level, they come close to on-time graduates' achievement. It's clear once again: The effort to keep students in school pays off." Visit the Center's Guides to Issues Website for the complete report.

Head the Siren's Call


Sirens, a conference focused on literary contributions by women to the fantasy genre and on fantasy works with prominent female characters, will take place October 1–4, 2009, in Vail, CO. The conference seeks papers, panels, interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, and other presentations suitable for an audience of academics, professionals, educators, librarians, media specialists, authors, and fantasy readers. Authors Kristin Cashore, Tamora Pierce, and Sherwood Smith will be the guests of honor, The theme for 2009 is Warriors, and the deadline for proposals is April 12, 2009. Visit the Sirens Website for submission instructions.
 
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