YALSA seeks contributors for new teen programming book

Stephanie Kuenn


YALSA Communications Specialist


312-280-2128


skuenn@ala.org

NEWS


For Immediate Release


October 7, 2008

CHICAGO —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), today issued a call for contributors to its new book, “Cool Teen Programs on a Shoestring,” edited by Jenine Lillian and expected to be published in 2009. Librarians who have hosted inexpensive (under $100) programming or special events at their public or school libraries are invited to submit their programs for possible inclusion in the book.

Interested contributors should download the form at
http://tinyurl.com/yalsashoestring. and send it to
coolteenprograms@gmail.com by Nov. 20. Contributors must be YALSA members at the time of publication. Chosen contributors will be notified of acceptance by Jan. 16, 2009.

“It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to create dynamic programming that draws in a diverse group of teens, but sometimes it's difficult for individual librarians to come up with ideas,” said Heather Booth, chair of YALSA’s publications committee. “This will be a useful tool for library workers who are short on time, funds and assistance in planning surefire programs for teens that are fun, easy and inexpensive to implement. We encourage people to share their successes and be recognized for the good work they do, as well as to help their colleagues provide great service to teens.”

For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audio books for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390; or e-mail,
yalsa@ala.org.