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Turning up the Heat

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The library is a great place to get information on how to cook, but many libraries are going further by giving teens a place to cook as well.
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Teens get cooking at their local library

Cooking for yourself is fun and healthy and a necessary skill for living on your own. The library is a great place to get information on how to cook, but many libraries are going further by giving teens a place to cook as well.

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Great Reads: Schneider Family Book Awards

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Every year, the American Library Association honors hundreds of the best books for children and young adults. In this, part of our series of articles on some of the winners, we highlight the Schneider Family Book Awards, which recognize the artistic expression of the disability experience for children and teens.

 

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Acting Out

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Reader’s theater is a great way to express yourself… @ your library.
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By Greg Landgraf

Photo: Chicago Public Library’s Teen Volume Reader’s Theater Project, giving one of its monthly performances.

 

Like all great plays, the show on this cold January night had it all. Conflict. Emotion. Humor.

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Great Reads: The Coretta Scott King Book Awards

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The Coretta Scott King Book Award, awarded yearly by the American Library Association, recognizes the best books by African American authors and illustrators about the African American experience.
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By Carole McCollough and Barbara Clark

The Coretta Scott King Book Award, awarded yearly by the American Library Association, recognizes the best books by African American authors and illustrators about the African American experience. In this, the third in a series of articles about some of the award-winners, Carole McCollough, who was the head of the jury that picked the winners, discusses the winning books, and Barbara Clark discusses the work of Walter Dean Myers, who was recognized for his lifetime achievement.

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Express Yourself

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We all have specific talents and the ability to be creative. Use your library to find out how to turn your uniqueness into a hobby
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By Laura Schlereth

The New Year is the perfect time for exploring your interests and trying new things. Everyone is creative in some way, and it’s fun to have a hobby. But how do you know how to develop your talent or passion? The library offers a variety of ways. Read about these teens who are getting the most out of their libraries — and making the most of themselves.

Getting Her Act Together

Lauren Omernik, 17

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How to Get a Part-Time Job

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Want to gain valuable professional and social skills? It’s all in a day’s work!
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By Laura Schlereth

A part-time job not only brings in extra cash, but it can teach you life-long skills. Lisa Sohmer, director of college counseling at Garden School in Jackson Heights, New York, believes that part-time work teaches teenagers valuable lessons, helps build character and prepares them for future jobs.

“They gain a sense of maturity and self-esteem learning how to do a job and to do it well,” she says. “You have an expectation that people are counting on you.”

Ready to work? Here are five tips to help you find the right part-time job for you.

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Holiday Gifts on a Budget

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This season, make gifts with your hands so they’ll come from your heart
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By Laura Schlereth

It’s the season for giving, but sometimes “giving” can be stressful; buying presents can get expensive. However, the best gifts are not from the store but from the heart. Have you considered making presents for your friends and family instead of buying them?

Get Crafty
Don’t be intimidated. Tina Coleman, who co-authored The Hipster Librarian’s Guide to Teen Craft Projects with Peggie Llanes, says that most crafting techniques can be learned quickly.

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What to Borrow Next at Your Library

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Not sure what to borrow? Start by letting the librarian lend you a helping hand
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By Laura Schlereth

Sometimes when we finish reading a book or watching a movie, we love it so much that we want to learn more about its subjects. But, this begs the question: What do you borrow next? Luckily, there are resources that many libraries offer to help you decide.

Librarians
Try the classic: asking a librarian for his or her professional opinion. They love to help, and it’s part of their job to be familiar with the library’s collection. It’s called “readers’ advisory.”

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John Green’s Paper Towns Takes Top Spot in Teens’ Top 10

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Green’s third young adult novel bests other renowned authors
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By Michael Van Der Harst

Young adult author John Green received the title of “Favorite Teen Book of 2009” from the Young Adult Library Services Association and the American Library Association for his New York Times Bestseller Paper Towns. 

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Get Help with your Homework

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Are you knee-deep in homework? Don’t worry—your local library has virtual and onsite tutors waiting to help
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By Jenn Danko

Talk about a major freak out.

When Mary Rose O’Brien started stressing over her algebra homework last school year, she thought about asking her parents for help first.

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