The African Studies Center at the Boston University has put together a set of resources aimed at young people who want to learn more about Nelson Mandela, South Africa, and the struggle against apartheid. The list has a variety of resources: books, video, music, youtube videos, and more. If you have kids, families or teachers who want to commemorate Mandela after his death, or are looking for information about this amazing man and his work, please take a look.
Teen Program Success in Altoona
I talked with Regina Arndt, the long-time youth services librarian in Altoona recently and got inspired by some of her programs. Teen programs can be tricky, and some of these ideas seem like they might work well for other libraries! Ping Pong and Pizza Nights Every...