University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Department of English
Developing a YA Lit. Program for the Reluctant Reader
Ch. 3 pg. 58-64
Developing a Young Adult Literature Program
- Encouraging reading in the classroom
Library Media Centers
Public Libraries & Young Adult Services
Providing YA with Quality Literature
Book Talks
- Services provided in LMCs
- Quality books for young adults
- Expansion of the Library’s Influence
Purpose: Development of Literary Awareness
- Role of a licensed professional school library media specialist
- Speaking to individual students
- Donations from parents & former students
Purpose: Learning & Interpretation
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Libraries want to accomplish the following with adolescents using their services:
- Thrift shops & secondhand stores
Teachers and Library Media Specialist’s Roles & Environments
- Resources Provided by the Library for Adolescents
- Services of public libraries that teachers can collaborate with media library specialists include:
- Public libraries also should be sure to provide
Setting the Tone for Literature Assigned in the Classroom
Jessica Nicole Diaz Ortiz
Kevin Ramos
INGL 4327
Collaborating with Other Professionals
Full-Length Young Adult Literature