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Teen Book Discussion
Competency: Programming
10/09/24
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for an engaging teen book discussion webinar where you'll discover insights from two successful teen book discussion programs.

Learn from Christina Getrost, who will share the secrets behind her long-running high school book club, a joint effort between Stow-Munroe Falls High School and Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, which averages 30 students each month.

Hear from Danielle Weiser-Cline of Kingsville Public Library about her unique approach to running a coffee shop teen book club.

Presenters:

Christina Getrost has worked as teen librarian/adult reference librarian at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library in Stow, Ohio since May 2000. Prior to that she was a children’s librarian for several years at the Kent Free Library in Kent, Ohio, having obtained her BA and MLIS from Kent State University. Christina's other current professional commitments include serving as the President of the Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Awards Council. 




Dani Weiser-Cline serves as the Youth Services and Outreach Coordinator at Kingsville Public Library, a small rural library in Northeast Ohio. In this role, she designs, implements, and runs all programming for children from birth to age 18. She is a PhD Candidate in Cultural Foundations of Education at Kent State University where she takes a philosophical approach to understanding out of school learning environments. She holds an M.A. in Theatre History and Criticism, a B.F.A. in Acting, and a B.F.A. in Technical Theatre and Design. She loves helping youth of all ages find their next favorite book!


 

Location: Online via Zoom