YA Librarian 2.0: Cutting Edge Services for Teens

The effects of the web and emerging technology on research and locating information has been largely documented and discussed. We’ve discussed and debated Web 2.0, and even Library 2.0, - but what about Reading for Pleasure 2.0? What impact will technology have on how we read for enjoyment? We’re already seeing the beginnings of it among the members of our current Net-savvy generation. Young Adult Literature 2.0 might be Reading for the Future. And if we're going to keep up with the teens we're serving, we must become YA Librarian 2.0

YA Librarian 2.0 is up-to-date on all the lastest technology that's popular with teens and, most importantly, can use that technology to draw teens into libraries and hook them on reading. If you're a YA Librarian 2.0, please share some of your services and activities here so we can all upgrade to better serve our teens.

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YA Lit 2.0

What is YA Lit 2.0? Read the Knowledge Quest Article

Where to Go

YA Lit Soundtrack

YA Librarian 2.0: Upgrading School & Public Library Services for Teens

Lesson Ideas, Programs & Services

Booktalking in the 21st Century

The Teacher Librarian Wiki

YA Authors 2.0

Some authors are using technology to promote their books and enhance the reading experience for teen readers.

Sarah Dessen

Rachel Cohn

David Levithan

Frank Portman