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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Thyrza Segal
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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