From School Library Journal
Librarians concerned with the real-life challenges that teens face daily will appreciate this resource. The book is divided into three sections. "The Foundation" emphasizes the importance of books and bibliotherapy in helping teens cope. It also includes a chapter on resiliency and shows how librarians can help young people by emphasizing reading and teaching problem solving and social and information skills. "The Issues" defines and identifies the symptoms and consequences of 10 common problems and challenges, such as depression, eating disorders, bullying, and substance abuse. "Bringing Attention to the Issues" consists of an extensive calendar of events, ideas for programs, a chapter on interactive booktalks that include opportunities for dialogue and questions for discussion, and a wealth of Web sites, categorized by issue and recommended for those who work with youth. Chapters conclude with annotated lists of recommended books for adolescents. A list of "`Must Reads' for Youth Workers" is included. A valuable aid to all librarians who work with adolescents.
Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA
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Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Description
One of the few resources geared specifically toward adolescents, this new book takes the question out of the right kind of resources and programs that will make a difference in the lives of the teen, student population. Its innovative suggestions aid those who work with adolescents in understanding the cultural and societal influences and challenges facing teens today. By understanding the issues, challenges and problems that teens encounter, library professionals and other youth workers are more likely to develop library media centers and organizations that are teen-centered and that help promote resiliency among adolescents.
Research for the book was conducted by social scientists, educators, and librarians so that the most reliable and thorough information was made available. This book will make it possible to encourage teens to become responsible leaders and advocates in their communities.
This new resource is a must-have addition to any professional reading collection for programming geared toward academic and real-life success for a hard-to-reach generation! It is an ideal tool for both new and veteran youth workers. The only requirement is a desire to make a difference in the lives of the teens that will shape our future.
