Teen Direct: Spotlighting Excellence

Teen Direct

from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System

May 2013

We Love Authors Unlimited !

Thanks for making Authors Unlimited 2013 our most successful event to date.

The authors were outstanding. The grand red carpet entrance was impressive. Thanks Long Island Ambassadors for your performance. The opening panel with Xavier Rodney was terrific. ALL of the breakout sessions were superb. And the t-shirt launch! How cool was that?

As evidenced by the Instagram photos shown above - the Danzi Center activities were tremendous. Thanks to all of the volunteers who made the day a memorable one for teens. Thanks Thanks Thanks

Win a SIGNED Authors Unlimited Poster

Authors Unlimited is over but the magic lingers What are your favorite memories of the day?

Was there a special author with whom you really connected? Was there a breakout session that was memorable?

Did you hear a comment from a teen about the day?

Is there a book that you can't wait to read?

Please share your AU photographs and memories with us.

Let us know what you liked. You may also suggest ways that we can improve this event.

Please post to the SCLS-YS Facebook page or email Barbara with your comments and suggestions. Your input will help us make next year's event even better.

All who submit comments, photos or suggestions will be entered in a raffle to win one of four signed AU author posters.

Gather 'round the Table

Youth Services will be hosting two meetings in May for teen librarians. The Community Service Round Table will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 AM. Join us for this opportunity to discuss and share ideas and information regarding Community Service for Teens.

Department Heads will receive specific information regarding our regularly scheduled Round Table for Department Heads.

Suffolk Librarians Shine

Kimberly Zettwoch of The Hampton Library in Bridgehampton has been selected to serve on the Empire State Award Committee.This award is given annually to a living author or illustrator residing in New York State, whose work represents excellence in children's or young adult literature. Kim will begin her 3 year term in September.

She is also currently serving on the 2014 NYLA-YSS Spring Conference Planning Committee. Congratulations Kim!

Northport- East Northport Public Librarian Candace Reeder's appointment to the YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults was mentioned in the April issue of Teen Direct. This month we include her photo.Congratulations Candy!

Jeanne McDermott reports that Amagansett Free Library has received one of the YALSA Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults "Best of the Best" Awards. The library presented a film screening and discussion to spotlight Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Jeanne kindly offered to share this resource: VIBS.org. Congratulations and thanks Jeanne!

Kimberly Zettwoch Candace Reeder Jeanne McDermott

Clever Craft Idea

Move over duct tape. Hello washi! This versatile Japanese paper-based tape has possibilities galore.

From keyboards to pedicures, from candy wrappers to photo frames this craft tape can keep your teens inspired all summer long.

After a washi manicure, it might be time for lunch with washi- embellished chopsticks. Find more ideas here.

Battle Ready

Battle of the Books

Summer will be here before you know it and that means it is time to start preparing for Battle of the Books. Our BOTB promotional video will provide information and get you and your teens excited about participating. Feel free to use and share this video. Title release date is June 1. Get your Battle display ready, order the books, and prepare yourself for a summer of book-related trivia.

Bravery Comes in Many Forms

Tom McNeal's Far Far Away is deceptive. It initially appears to be a sweet little story about a boy and his companion ghost, who can only be heard, never seen. As the tale of this lonely boy, his young friend, and the ghost continue readers realize that there is ever so much more to the story. Like a Grimm Fairy Tale, elements of the story become in turn tender and magical, then macabre and frightful. It is impossible to describe the plot without giving away a story that readers will devour as greedily as the elaborate cakes named Prinsesst�rta.

"Deliciously creepy."

Tanya Lee Stone offers another stunning work of highly readable nonfiction,Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles. Stone's ability to make informative reading engaging is evident in this history of the black paratroopers, the 555th Platoon. The personal stories are fascinating and are enhanced with ample illustrations, making the story readily accessible for young teens.Think nonfiction is dull and dry? This book may change your mind.

Lucille Bear and Bad Kitty on the Shelf

Bad Kitty has been begging to get off the shelf and take a trip. His cabin fever is making us all nervous!

Please help us out and book a visit from Bad Kitty and Mild-Mannered Lucille Bear today.

Book a visit with this winning team for a visit to your library today.

Save the Date

More Good News

While you are marking your calendars, be sure to reserve November 4, 2013 for an exciting continuation in our series Developing and Maintaining a 21st Century Collection. Save that date.

Calendar

May 2

Long Island Library Conference

May 4

Free Comic Book Day

May 8

Heads of YA Dept Meeting

May 11

Kids Comic Con

May 14

Community Service Round Table

May 17