Crystal Maldonado
1. Do not actually use books to build a fire. 2. Be an amazing librarian, teacher, or book enthusiast. 3. Connect readers with books that feature characters like them. Pay special attention to marginalized readers, and those who might otherwise be left behind. 4. Remind readers that through reading, we can discover so much about society, including who we are and our place in this world. 5. Let the reader spend time with the books that spark joy, curiosity, empathy, self-discovery. 6. Enjoy the fire.* Recording
Teen Mental Health Programming During a Pandemic Recording
The teen librarians from the Lewiston and Portland Public Libraries in Maine will share their successes in partnering to provide a virtual author visit series focusing on teen mental health called "Read Your Mind." Join us to learn about the silver linings of pandemic programming for teens and how to take advantage of them at your library. Read Your Mind is a monthly, virtual series focusing on teen mental health & wellness. Featuring YA authors and community health experts, we explore complex and common health concerns through the vehicle of Teen books.
Author Conversation with Brittney Morris Recording
The teen librarians from the Lewiston and Portland Public Libraries in Maine will share their successes in partnering to provide a virtual author visit series focusing on teen mental health called "Read Your Mind." Join us to learn about the silver linings of pandemic programming for teens and how to take advantage of them at your library. Read Your Mind is a monthly, virtual series focusing on teen mental health & wellness. Featuring YA authors and community health experts, we explore complex and common health concerns through the vehicle of Teen books.
InstaBrain: The New Rules for Generation Z with Sarah Weise Recording
Based on her bestselling book InstaBrain: The New Rules for Marketing to Generation Z, Sarah presents a new set of rules for engaging this influential (and very different!) generation. Learn key trends about what makes this generation tick, and how you can reach and engage them effectively. One of the most captivating parts of this talk is the videos directly from teens completing tasks on their phones, and the analysis behind why they're doing what they're doing.
By coming to this talk, you'll learn: - Why Gen Z is so different from Millennials - Effective strategies to reach and engage with Gen Z - Behavioral trends that set this generation apart - Learning and research strategies for this generation
Voices of the Wart and Weft: RI Indigenous Teen Voices Anthology & Fellowship Recording