Serving Young Teens And 'tweens

Notable teen experts and stellar practitioners from across the country explain why library service to adolescents in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and services to accommodate and win over this important group. Topics range from understanding adolescent informational needs and building and promoting a winning collection, to creating programs with "tween" appeal. Contributors include Sheila B. Anderson, James Rosinia, Deb Taylor, Robyn Lupa, and Kristine Mahood. Brimming with valuable insights, fresh ideas, as well as nuts and bolts directions, this is a must read for all librarians who work with young adolescents.

Series Foreword

ix

Foreword, by James M. Rosinia

xi

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xix

Introduction

xxi

1 Childhood Left Behind: 'Tweens, Young Teens, and the Library

1

(30)

Sheila B. Anderson

Defining 'Tween and Younger Teen

2

(2)

Developmental Stages of Early Adolescence

4

(4)

Demographics of 'Tweens and Young Teens

8

(3)

Learning about 'Tweens and Young Teens

11

(3)

Special Considerations in Serving 'Tweens and Young Teens

14

(6)

Professional Resources

20

(5)

Conclusion

25

(1)

Works Cited

25

(2)

For Further Reading

27

(4)

2 And Knowing Is Half the Battle, When Entering the Zone: Nonfiction Resources for 'Tweens and Young Teens

31

(34)

Brenda Hager

Information Needs

31

(3)

Pondering Tomorrows

34

(1)

Growth in Nonfiction and Technology

34

(3)

Suggested Resources

37

(14)

Electronic Materials

51

(1)

Electronic Communication

52

(4)

Online Reference and Tutorial Services

56

(1)

Computer Software

57

(1)

Internet Web Sites

57

(4)

Conclusion

61

(1)

Works Cited

62

(3)

3 Fiction for 'Tweens and Young Teens

65

(22)

Deborah Taylor

Reading Cues from Youth Development

67

(13)

Reading Cues from a Changing Culture

80

(6)

Conclusion

86

(1)

Work Cited

86

(1)

4 Programming for 'Tweens and Young Teens

87

(24)

Robyn Lupa

Brief History of Teen Programming

88

(1)

Understanding Young Adolescents

89

(2)

Programming for Teens

91

(4)

Sample Programs

95

(8)

Teen Advisory Boards

103

(1)

Nuts and Bolts of Planning Programs

104

(3)

Conclusion

107

(1)

Works Cited

107

(1)

For Further Reading

108

(3)

5 "I Want to Read That Book!" Booktalking to 'Tweens and Young Teens

111

(42)

Kristine Mahood

Why It Is So Much Fun to Booktalk to Young Teens

112

(3)

Something for Everyone

115

(1)

Reading Interests

116

(4)

Take Care of Yourself

120

(2)

Special Effects

122

(1)

Setting the Stage

122

(2)

Sample Booktalk Program

124

(21)

Conclusion

145

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

145

(8)

Conclusion

153

(2)

Index

155

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