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Learn actionable strategies to support the full spectrum of teen developmental needs. Transform your school library into a dynamic, teen-friendly space filled with energy, creativity, and connection.
You can ensure that your school library is a place where teens feel seen, heard, and inspired. Growing Teen Engagement is your essential resource for transforming your secondary school library into a thriving, learner-centered community. Whether you’re looking to inspire creativity, encourage teamwork, or build emotional resilience, this book gives you the tools to create a school library that supports the full spectrum of teen development. Inside, you’ll discover
- the ways in which welcoming, magnetic, and engaging programming for teens can align developmental needs with the AASL Standards;
- actionable strategies in each chapter that demonstrate how to promote creativity, self-definition, positive social interaction, physical activity, and more;
- a myriad of ready-to-use collaborative lessons, passive and active programs, and community outreach ideas; and
- an adaptable programming calendar.