Since many libraries are without a young adult specialist, this quick-start second edition is most useful, providing practical ideas for all staff members on how to best serve teens in their community. Best Books for Young Adults , 2nd Edition. by Betty Carter. In addition to camera-ready topical lists, the books are also available by auther, by year of selection and in Best of the Best lists. Mary K. Chelton, editor. There replicable programs can turn the tide and make teens library customers for life.
Librarians can window shop and cherry pick the best ideas for their libraries.
The book is organized by incentives, thematic programs, novelties, participation, and teens with special needs. There are also illustrations of promotional materials used in the programs described. Updates two previous books about youth participation. Important elements of the two earlier books are included plus an updated list of libraries with youth participation activities, a video script from an award-winning video, national guidelines, and much more. The Fair Garden and the Swarm of Beasts.