What teen wouldn't be interested in a poetry slam, hosting a cable TV show, or learning to be a DJ? In Start-to-Finish YA Programs, author Ella Jones gives you the "411" about planning powerful programs for teens. With high school enrollments increasing by 13%, the role of both school and public libraries is growing too. The author provides 25 successful teen programs from public libraries based on the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets for Teens. If you're looking for engaging, high-impact teen programming breakthroughs, buy this book and give some of these concepts a try: - Brown-Bag Concerts- Library Teen Cable Show- Commitment to Fitness- Dance 360- Oral History Video Projects- Hip-Hop Symposium- Youth Gospel Fest- And moreThe companion CD-ROM provides all of the sign-up forms, promotional posters, evaluation worksheets, permission slips, and more for easy reproduction and personalization. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Jones uses the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets as the foundation for teen library programming. She firmly believes that the library can and should provide opportunities in which teens (who represent nearly 25 percent of public library users) can develop. The innovative ideas in this text include "DJ Workshop-Who Wants to Be a DJ," "Teen Top Models Fashion Course," "Brown Bag Concerts @ the Library," "Library Teen Idol Competition," "Check It Out @ the Library" (Teen Cable Show), and "Word-Up" (Radio Program). "Virtual Tours" outlines in-service training for teachers designed to increase collaboration between schools and public libraries. Each of the 25 programs includes descriptions, goals, and a how-to-do-it section, complete with book display and program-evaluation suggestions. Although some programs are designed to be hosted on a system-wide basis, all are easily adaptable for local communities. The accompanying CD includes customizable forms, promotional flyers, evaluation worksheets, permission slips, and four PowerPoint presentations. This creative and innovative text, with interesting and worthwhile program ideas and tools, is an excellent purchase for any library seeking to serve teens.-Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information