Summer Reading Programs: Bibliography

This resource shares the fruits of that partnership, offering ready-to-go, library-tested activities that meld cutting-edge STEAM education principles with some of the best books available for youth today. It's a model that can be used in a variety of library or museum settings and can also be adapted for outreach.

Whether you’ve just started transitioning from summer reading to summer learning, or have already completed it, this guide will help you think through the nuts and bolts of designing, implementing, and improving your summer learning program to ensure success. From planning & budgeting to community engagement and program examples, you won’t end up short on ideas for your teen summer learning program.

"Traditional summer reading programs need to be reimagined. Working groups of librarians, in partnership with the California Library Association and the California State Library, have done just that, creating and implementing outcomes- and outreach-based summer reading programs that speak directly to diverse and changing communities" --

A collaboration between the Chicago Public Library and the Museum of Science and Industry resulted in A STEAM-inspired approach, using evidence-based research to build the case for the change.

Summer reading programs are a mainstay of public library services; whether you’re embarking on your first SRP or you think you could plan one in your sleep, you’re sure to find helpful ideas in this complete manual from the experts at YALSA.

This how-to book tells you everything you need to know to run your own summer reading camp. More than 30 examples of activities;both arts and crafts and academic;to use with books. A bibliography comprised of many different book lists that can be adapted for camp

What teen wouldn't be interested in a poetry slam, hosting a cable TV show, or learning to be a DJ? This title provides 25 teen programs from public libraries based on the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets for Teens. The companion CD-ROM provides the sign-up forms, promotional posters, evaluation worksheets, permission slips, and more.

You will learn how to set goals and objectives; establish themes and schedules; coordinate statewide and regional efforts; market and promote events; and evaluate program success.

This guide to planning a summer reading programme offers a brief background on running games, clear instructions and ready-to-use graphics.