The 2015 Texas Summer Reading Program for Teens

CSLP Manual Written by Carin Barwick, Deborah Murray, and Kriztina Elizabeth Smith

Presented by Michelle Beebower

November 12, 2014

What to Expect

• Manual and Handout

• Unmask! Teen Program – Planning a Teen Summer

Reading Program

– Promotion

– PROGRAMMING!

– Idea Share

– Teen Video Challenge

• Questions, Concerns and Ideas

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Manual Artist: Hope Larson

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Manual Artwork

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Introductory Chapters

• Chapter 1: Why Teens Need Summer Programming

• Chapter 2: Planning a Teen Summer Library Program

• Chapter 3: How Will We Run the Program

• Chapter 4: Can We Do Extra Things for Teens?

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Planning a Teen Summer Library Program: CSLP Incentives

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Planning a Teen Summer Library Program: Incentives

• Comic Books

• Great Ideas from past webinars: – Candy for each book read

– Gift cards, local merchants, movie tickets, local sports teams

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Chat: Does anyone have any other great ideas for incentives?

– Bookbags

– Flashdrive bracelets

– Bookmarks

– Drawings for big prizes at the end

Planning a Teen Summer Library Program: Promotion

• Word of Mouth

• Schools

• Media

• Your Library

• Teen Hangouts

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Chat: What other promotion ideas do you have?

Planning a Teen Summer Library Program: Promotion

• Great Ideas from last year’s webinar:

– Insertable mouse pads

– Notice in water bills

– Promote through Parks and Rec Dept.

– Powerpoint cycling through displays

– Restroom flyers » Tray posters at fast food places

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Chapter 5: Real Heroes

• Highlight real and/or local heroes with

– Bulletin boards

– Inviting local heroes to come speak

• Obstacle Course

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Chapter 6: Superheroes

• Heroes Unmasked! Powerpoint Jeopardy

• Superhero Movie Marathon

• Superhero Trivia Night

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Chapter 6: Superheroes

• Superhero Bulletin Board Ideas and Handouts

– Match the Sidekick to the Superhero

– Super Hero Costume Design Contest

– Mask the Art!

– Superhero Handouts • Love Interests

• Alter Egos

• Villains

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Chapter 6: Superheroes

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Chapter 6: Superheroes

• Mini Comic Con

– Decorations and Props • Comic covers as posters

• Buttons!

– Make Your Own Comic Strip Workshop

– Action Figure Mash-Up

– Cosplay Contest

– Superhero Selfies (Photo Booth)

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Chapter 6: Superheroes

• More Ideas!

– Superhero Crafts • Bookmarks!

• Mod Podge everything!

• Finger Puppets!

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– Battle Royale

– Superhero Creator

– Graphic Novel Bookclub

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Chapter 7: Villains

• Epic Cosplay Day

– Hair Chalking

– Paint Stick Sword

– Yarn Beard

– Thor’s Hammer

– Costume Workshop!

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Chapter 7: Villains

• Monsters Attack! Villainous Art

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Chapter 8: Unmasking Teen Talent

• Sew FUN! Hand-Sewn and No-Sew Sleep Masks

• Black Light Art

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Chapter 10: Library League

• Scavenger Hunt

• Window Display

• #MaskYourself Photo Contest

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Ideas from the Adult Manual

• Photo-op – Superhero Cut outs

• Super Strong Props

• Interactive Display- My Super Power is…

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More Crafts I Love

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Thewannabecrafter on etsy.com

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http://www.pinterest.com/mbeebower/unmask-srp-2015/

More Heroes…

• Greek Heroes…

• Percy Jackson Party

• Camp Half Blood

– Beaded necklaces

– Archery

– Blue foods

– Book Discussion

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Idea Share

• Chat: What other summer ideas do you have?

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Teen Video Challenge

• Don’t forget the Texas 2015 Teen Video Challenge!

• Submissions are Due on February 10!

• For more information go to:

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tsrp/teenvid

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Questions, Concerns and Ideas

Michelle Beebower

micbeeb@gmail.com

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