Description
Positive Youth Development is an established philosophical and practical approach to teen services. Five key Positive Youth Development principles are Strengths Based, Inclusive, Engage Youth as Partners, Collaborative, and Sustainable. But what do real teens think of these principles? Participants will examine their own approaches to PYD and compare and contrast their interpretation of the principles of Positive Youth Development with those of actual teens.
Presenter(s)
Thane Benson,Librarian, Denver Public Library
Thane Benson is a librarian for Denver Public Library. He works with teens to create original programming that fosters creativity and encourages expression among young people. He is the authorof the book Murder Mystery, Graphic Novels, and More: Innovative Programs for Engaging Teens in Your Library. When he is not at the library, Thane moonlights as an independent comic book and graphic novel creator. His work can be found online at www.thanebenson.com and on social media as @thanebenson.