Or, the Fair Garden and Swarm of Beasts! Thanks to the MA Regional Library System for hosting several visits around the state in 2011. Materials from the session follow!
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Links:
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Things we love about teens
- sense of humor
- different personalities
- crack me up
- (2) keep on toes
- know what they want (or don’t want)
- outcomes
- reading their books, suggesting books, bookmarks
- interesting group dynamics (fascinating)
- generosity (reading buddies)
- tech saavy
- 2 different perspectives
- change the world
- sense of adventure
- willing to help if you appear to need it
- pull into programs
- enthusiasm
- never cease to surprise
- like them in general
- common interests
- volunteers turn into staff!
- break through to find rapport
- idealism
- energy
- surprised by insight & maturity
come to me - info lit light bulb goes off! do things the right way
- eager to share
- listening to their conversations (funny when trying to be serious)
- passion for pop culture
- finally getting the nod of head or smile or hello (acknowledgement)
- creativity
- seek me out to recommend books to me!
- passionate
- perceptive
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