TeenTober™

The toolkit includes a press kit with samples of press releases, social media posts, and community partner letters. Also included is a checklist/timeline, advocacy tools and sample programming ideas.

UCLA’s Center for the Developing Adolescent share some unique characteristics of adolescents. Considering these attributes when designing programs, ordering books and setting up outreach opportunities will strengthen your approach to teen librarianship.

Teens can explore possible careers and future jobs on this site from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration (ETA).

This is non-profit youth-activism hub encourages young people to take action to improve their communities. Teens can find projects that appeal to them and get started on a campaign to make the world a better place right away.

This website provides teens with free mental health resources to encourage mindfulness and provide stress relief.

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming presidential election? Check your voter registration status, learn more about the issues and find out where to vote! This website provides information for young voters in a way that speaks to their concerns.

The Smithsonian has free, fun activities such as coloring pages, animal cams, and science activities that you can use for TeenTober programming.

Teens can enjoy free yoga videos for every situation, so why not have a yoga session in your library for TeenTober?

Teens have access to 1,700 free online courses from the top universities and colleges. This page includes Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). To enroll in a free version of a MOOC, select the “Full Course, No Certificate” or “Audit” option.

Take a look at this book list of YA books perfect to celebrate TeenTober. Books selected include recent and popular publications.

A list of recent YA books to recommend to your students during TeenTober.

A list of the 25 best YA Books of all time according to The Novelry.