Guidelines for planning a library sponsored summer reading program : READ--it's a SHORE thing : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This thesis presents guidelines for creating a public library summer reading program for young adults. Chapter 1 contains information about adolescents and their needs as well as basic programming guidelines. Chapters 2-4 consist of a suggested summer reading program entitled READ--It's a SHORE Thing. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses resources for persons beginning to plan programs for young adults as well as ideas for staying on the cutting edge of programming.