Meet Them Where They Are and Open the’ Door: Urban Teens, Street Lit, and Reader’s Advisory brought together the expertise of Megan Honig of New York Public Library, Beth Saxton of Cleveland Public Library, and Sofia Quintero, author of the YA novel Efraim’s Secret (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2010).
Presenters Honig and Saxton demanded participants think critically about the definitions of “urban†and “street lit,†as well as admit, on paper, their biases, preconceived notions, and reservations about recommending street lit to young adults.’ The discussion and reflection segments of this pre-conference proved particularly valuable. Read More →