Discover ideas for including Book Connections resources in library programs for teens.

• Whether you use CSLP, iRead, or plan your own program, you can find booklists with ready-made resources to meet your summer needs on the Summer Reading page.

  • Create your own lists or explore the options for all different age groups and audiences.

  • Filter lists by resource type to find what you need for programs.

  • Encourage patrons to navigate Book Connections on their own by including it in your Summer Reading Program activities.

• Browse Book Adaptations to identify book-inspired movies and TV shows to share with your teen patrons at summer movie nights. Filter by grades 7-12 to find high interest adaptations or empower teens to navigate the site themselves and join in the movie selection process.

• Include virtual puzzles in a puzzle program with Book Cover Jigsaw Puzzles for any book on the site. Encourage teens to choose the 64 piece versions for more of a challenge. Pair this activity with physical puzzles or use it as inspiration for teens to create their own physical jigsaws of their favorite book covers or images.

  

• Celebrate Pride Month with award-winning LGBTQIA+ titles! Find both the newest and the oldest honored titles and share them in displays, special programming, or June book clubs.

  • Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens

  • Lambda Literary Award

  • Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award