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The Teen-Centered Writing Club
Bringing Teens and Words Together
 Series: Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series
 Constance Hardesty

1-59158-548-1/978-1-59158-548-0

Description
Create a place where teen writers connect with one another through words—written, spoken, or even sung. This guide makes it easy.

Reviews:
-"In this follow-up to The Teen-Centered Book Club (2006), Hardesty provides a step-by-step guide to getting a teen-centered writing club up and running. . . . This would be a valuable resource for anyone interested in beginning a teen writing club or wishing to invigorate a current club." —Booklist
-"Hardesty encourages librarians to listen to teens and assist them in their search for identity through the written word. . . . An essential resource for planning or presenting writing clubs." —School Library Journal
-"The purpose of this comprehensive guide is to provide librarians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create teen writing clubs in public and school libraries. The writing is clear and contemporary, supportive and knowledgeable. This guide fills a unique niche in young adult library programming and is a companion volume to The Teen-Centered Book Club." —VOYA
-"Hardesty shares her experiences with writing clubs in clear, easy-to-follow, detailed instructions that can be adapted to one's individual situation. . . . Librarians looking for ways to give young people creative outlets for writing might want to purchase this title and start a creative writing group in their school or public library." —Catholic Library World
About the Author
Constance Hardesty is a YA programming and book club specialist with more than 20 years' experience working with teens and adults in educational and recreational settings. From writing workshops for middle schoolers to CE courses for educators, she focuses on connecting people with ideas through the written word. She is the co-author of The Teen-Centered Book Club (Libraries Unlimited, 2006). Her writing has received several awards from the American Booksellers Association, National Parenting Publications Awards, Associated Press, and others.
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