{"product_id":"serving-teen-parents-ellin-klor-9781598846935","title":"Serving Teen Parents: From Literacy to Life Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to working with teen parents and their children that provides practical program ideas for successful school and public library program development, implementation, and evaluation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeen parents and their children represent an underserved, high-need population in many communities. Libraries have the potential to significantly influence the quality of life for teen parent families by providing free access to information and resources, developing specific programs, and serving as a safe, public learning environment. \u003ci\u003eServing Teen Parents: From Literacy to Life Skills\u003c\/i\u003e helps library staff support teen parents as their children's first teachers, positively affecting two generations at once. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe authors explain how to successfully communicate with this group and build upon their competencies and strengths. They offer best practices, professional anecdotes, and step-by-step direction on connecting with teen parents, collaborating with community partners, locating funding options, and implementing successful programs. This invaluable guide is the most comprehensive resource currently available that directly addresses the needs of librarians serving the teen-parent demographic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellin Klor,Sarah Nordhausen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598846930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598846935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2012 pg. 196","brand":"Ellin Klor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088616829183,"sku":"9781598846935","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dd46b94a-4ea0-4eba-8436-237a0ecd0898.jpg?v=1769105752","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/serving-teen-parents-ellin-klor-9781598846935","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}