Libraries big and small seek to engage their teen patrons in the hopes that they will continue with their love of books, learning, and culture into adulthood. While large libraries certainly have more resources to work with, modern technology has now made it affordable for any library to do a lot. Perhaps the end product will not always be so polished, but the effort to reach out compensates. Embedded here is a short video from the NYC public library, but smaller libraries can make their own…and even reach out to teens to help.

Providing a platform like The Teen Book Club with it’s various interactive features is also an important tool that can help build bonds between the young adult and a lifetime of learning.

JUST POETRY!!! submissions may be made online at www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com or through the U. S. Mail to the address below. A self-addressed, stamped envelope is required for all U. S. Mail entries. Only one entry per poet per 90 day period will be accepted. Poems must be 20 lines or less to qualify, not counting the title and any spaces between stanzas. Any subject matter will be reviewed. Our address is

Live Poets Society of NJ,

P. O. Box 8841,

Turnersville, NJ 08012

A Teen Poetry contest is being….etc etc