Sizzling summer reading programs for young adults / Katharine L. Kan for the Young Adult Library Services Association.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kan, Katharine.

Contributor:

Young Adult Library Services Association.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Young adults' libraries--Activity programs--United States.

Young adults' libraries.

Teenagers--Books and reading--United States.

Teenagers.

Reading promotion--United States.

Reading promotion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (121 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Summer reading programs are a staple in libraries nationwide and provide a valuable service: keeping teens productive and occupied when they are no longer busy in school. Producing creative programs at the library can be challenging when faced with this easily distracted teen demographic; that's where Sizzling Summer Reading Programs steps in. Katharine Kan, editor of the celebrated first edition of Sizzling Summer Programs, provides the creative spark for libraries committed to working with teens and preteens through summer programs. Enthusiastic colleagues nationwide share more than 50 succe

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Reading Incentive Programs; Special Programs; Volunteers and Teen Participation in Libraries; Outreach to Special Populations; Contributors; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 5) and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9836-4

OCLC:

476044866