Professional Development Books for Teen / Young Adult Librarians (68 books)

This list contains nonfiction books with a focus on the profession of librarianship for teens/young adults.

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1	Real-World Teen Services by Jennifer Velásquez 3.95 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Putting Teens First in Library Services by Linda W. Braun 3.32 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Think Big!: A Resource Manual for Teen Library Programs That Attract Large Audiences (Teen Librarian Bookshelf) by Rosemary Ludt really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services by Heather Booth (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Young Adults Deserve the Best: YALSA's Competencies in Action by Sarah Flowers 3.95 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Teen Read Week and Teen Tech Week: Tips and Resources for Yalsa's Initiatives by Young Adult Library Services Association (Contributor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Library Teen Advisory Groups by Diane P. Tuccillo 3.84 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Teen Volunteer Services in Libraries by Kellie M. Gillespie 3.38 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Serving Teens by Heather Booth (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Teen-Centered Writing Club: Bringing Teens and Words Together (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Constance Hardesty 3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Teen-Centered Book Club: Readers into Leaders (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Bonnie Kunzel (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A Passion for Print: Promoting Reading and Books to Teens (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Kristine Mahood 3.71 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Nonfiction Readers' Advisory by Robert Burgin 3.88 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Readers' Advisory Guide to Nonfiction by Neal Wyatt 4.12 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Guy-Friendly YA Library: Serving Male Teens (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Rollie James Welch 3.22 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	From Hinton to Hamlet: Building Bridges between Young Adult Literature and the Classics by Sarah K. Herz 3.99 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Discovering Their Voices: Engaging Adolescent Girls With Young Adult Literature by Marsha M. Sprague 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Teen Programs with Punch: A Month-by-Month Guide (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Valerie A. Ott 3.47 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Naked Reading: Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers by Teri S. Lesesne 4.03 avg rating — 249 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Reading Matters: What the Research Reveals about Reading, Libraries, and Community by Lynne (E.F.) McKechnie 3.94 avg rating — 134 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	A Core Collection for Young Adults, Second Edition by Rollie James Welch 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide by Sean Covey 4.05 avg rating — 37,490 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	101+ Great Ideas for Teen Library Web Sites (Teens @ the Library) by Miranda Doyle (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Booktalking That Works (Teens @ the Library Series) by Jennifer Bromann 3.27 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	More Booktalking That Works (Teens @ the Library) (Teens @ the Library Series.) by Jennifer Bromann 2.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Do It Right! Best Practices for Serving Young Adults in School and Public Libraries (Teens @ the Library Series) by Patrick Jones (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Developing and Promoting Graphic by Steve Miller (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Promoting Great Reads to Improve Teen Reading: Core Connections with Booktalks and More by Lucy Schall 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Teen Reading Connections (Teens @ the Library Series) by Tom K. Reynolds (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Teens.library: Developing Internet Services for Young Adults by American Library Association it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Listen Up!: Podcasting for Schools and Libraries by Linda W. Braun 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Hooking Teens With the Net (Teens @ the Library Series) by Linda W. Braun it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Teens, Technology, and Literacy; Or, Why Bad Grammar Isn't Always Bad by Linda W. Braun 3.06 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Thinking Outside the Book: Alternatives for Today's Teen Library Collections (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by C. Allen Nichols really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Teen Book Discussion Groups the Library (Teens the Library Series) by Constance B. Dickerson liked it 3.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program: Building a Teen Library Program by Sarah Ludwig (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Being a Teen Library Services Advocate by Linda W. Braun 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Teen-Centered Library Service: Putting Youth Participation into Practice (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Diane P. Tuccillo 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Teen Spaces: The Step-By-Step Library Makeover by American Library Association 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover by Kimberly Bolan 3.44 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Teen Reader's Advisor (Teens @ the Library) by RoseMary Honnold (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Teen Library Events: A Month-by-Month Guide (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Kirsten Edwards liked it 3.00 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	A Year of Programs for Teens by Amy J. Alessio 3.64 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Reality Rules II: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests (Genreflecting Advisory Series) by Elizabeth Fraser (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Reading Rules!: Motivating Teens to Read by Elizabeth Knowles really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	More Teen Programs That Work (TEENS @ THE LIBRARY SERIES) by RoseMary Honnold (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.84 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	101+ Teen Programs That Work (Teens @ the Library Series) by RoseMary Honnold (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Reading Programs for Young Adults: Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Related Units for Public, Middle School and High School Libraries by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Sizzling Summer Reading Programs for Young Adults by American Library Association 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Quick and Popular Reads for Teens by American Library Association 3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice by Denise E. Agosto 3.47 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Outstanding Books for the College Bound: Titles and Programs for a New Generation by Angela Carstensen (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Book Crush: For Kids and Teens--Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Interest by Nancy Pearl (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 669 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	More Outstanding Books for the College Bound by American Library Association 4.56 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Teens, Libraries, and Social Networking: What Librarians Need to Know (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Denise E. Agosto (Editor) 4.12 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Serving Young Teens and 'Tweens (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Sheila B. Anderson (Editor) 3.36 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Digital Inclusion, Teens, and Your Library: Exploring the Issues and Acting on Them (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Lesley S.J. Farmer it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Extreme Teens: Library Services to Nontraditional Young Adults by Sheila B. Anderson 3.97 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Club Programs for Teens: 100 Activities for the Entire Year by Amy J. Alessio 3.35 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	50+ Fandom Programs: Planning Festivals and Events for Tweens, Teens, and Adults by Amy J. Alessio 3.61 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Mind-Bending Mysteries and Thrillers for Teens: A Programming and Readers' Advistory Guide by Amy J. Alessio 3.44 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Teen Games Rule!: A Librarian's Guide to Platforms and Programs: A Librarian's Guide to Platforms and Programs by Julie Scordato 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Create, Relate, and Pop @ the Library: Services and Programs for Teens & Tweens by Erin Helmrich 3.50 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 39, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Pop Culture-Inspired Programs for Tweens, Teens, and Adults by Amy J. Alessio 3.43 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Evaluating Teen Services and Programs by Sarah Flowers 3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	The Readers' Advisory Guide to Teen Literature by Angela Carstensen (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 36, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Dragons in the Stacks: A Teen Librarian's Guide to Tabletop Role-Playing (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) by Steven A. Torres-Roman 3.79 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 35, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Teen Fandom and Geek Programming: A Practical Guide for Librarians (Practical Guides for Librarians Book 46) by Carrie Rogers 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 34, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars