Extreme Teens: Library Services to Nontraditional Young Adults (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781591581703)

It's easy to make assumptions about teens--high school, dating, Mom and Dad in the background, a house, a few siblings, and a beloved pet. But many of today's teens don't fit this all-American image. Designing teen library services based on preconceptions leaves many teens out--from home-schooled and gifted teens to pregnant teens, immigrants, juvenile delinquents, homeless teens, and many others. Anderson, a YALSA Serving the Underserved (SUS) Trainer, shatters the stereotypes, showing you how to customize your library service to fit the needs of diverse teens. After explaining why it's important to reach out to these kids, and contrasting the myths about teens with the realities, Anderson details the diverse groups that make up the category of teen, and the many situations and experiences that define their library needs. She provides step-by-step plans for connecting with these young adults--from creating a positive atmosphere through policies and staff training to building a collection, designing library services and programs, and providing outreach. Interspersed with anecdotes, pertinent statistics, and useful information, this practical work will change the way you think about and work with teens. Grades 6-12.

Author: Sheila B. Anderson
ISBN-10: 1591581702
ISBN-13: 9781591581703
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2005
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.90w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2006 pg. 87
Booklist 04/15/2006 pg. 86
School Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 148