Smith, Mikki. (2009). Serving young tweens and teens. Education Library, 32(2). Retrived from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.44.
Reflections
This book saved my tween loving life! This was one of my first tween book purchasing for my reference collection and it has increased my personal and professional growth when working with tweens. I was so excited that this was one of the required readings in my 264-10 course at San Jose State University. Each chapter of this book addresses different aspects of serving this age group and touched on specialized subjects like censorship, media, reference service, and space concerns. This was most useful when my library decided to split up our programs by specialized ages and during a time where tweens was just a silly word. Again, it is crucial to look for help when working with different groups and this book, along with listserves and partnerships with other libraries, has helped me provide better services and understand this special age group. It is my goal to get out of the whole "middle child" stigma this group has, and it is about time that others see the importance of doing so.
Another great section of this book is a great annotated list of fiction and non-fiction books that or organized by special subjects such as graphic novels, novels in verse, and social development. I have added to this list over the years and I use it as a reference tool when tweens want something to read, but have no idea what.
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