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(Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books)
The Great Stories CLUB was a national book club program grant
program awarded to 181 libraries in 2006. The program targeted
troubled teens. Libraries receiving this award, in partnership
with facilities serving troubled teens, conducted book discussion
programs using three theme-related titles. Participating teens
were given the program books to keep.
The Great Stories CLUB was organized by the ALA Public Programs
Office and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
Funding was provided by Oprah's Angel Network Bookclub Award.
The program provided troubled young adults with the opportunity
to discuss books relevant to the challenges in their lives. Participating
libraries received 11 sets of three theme-related books to provide
to members of the book club. They also had access to a variety
of online resources, designed to help plan and implement programming.
All types of libraries (public, school, academic and special),
in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens (such as
juvenile detention centers or alternative high schools) in the
United States and its territories were eligible to apply.
YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee
developed the book selections, theme and program support materials.
The following titles were included:
- Born Blue by Han Nolan
- The First Part Last by Angela Johnson
- Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
Resource Guide for Librarians
Discussion Questions
for Selected Books
Related Reading List
Stories
from Libraries Implementing the Program
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