Services+for+Tweens+and+Young+Teens

Many libraries are focusing their programming and activities on tweens and young teens. This age group (from 9 or 10 to 13) is often too old to participate in traditional library programming for younger children, but not old enough (or mature enough) to yet participate in programs or read materials aimed at young adults (14-18 year olds). Here are some links and resources to support your services to tweens.

Check out this great program idea based on Neil Gaiman's Newbery Award Winning book //The Graveyard Book//: [] Turn your library into a Graveyard (Book) Walk! Cool!

And watch the video tour of the graveyard walk:

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Peter Gutierrez's presentation at the SLJ Summit 2010. While not specifically related to tweens, this presentation about fandom, media literacy, and the future of reading will have implications for your work with tweens and teens of all ages.

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Multicultural Programs for Tweens and Young Teens: []