One of the most important things that teens in America should be exposed to is literature. There are so many genres that teens can pick from such as Nonfiction, Fiction, Thriller, Coming of age, Historical, and so much more that creates other worlds for young adults.
Whether it is attending Hogwarts with Harry Potter, fighting monsters with Percy Jackson, or traveling down the yellow brick road with Dorthy and her friends. There is a book for everyone to enjoy and the best way to find the one for you is to get out there and explore your local library.
Not only does visiting the library give you the opportunity to explore other worlds outside of your own but it can also give you a chance to connect with peers that may have common interests with you. Meeting new friends over a good book can never go wrong.
Persuading teens to become interested in books and socialization outside of social media is extremely important. Our world has become so reliant on the use of social media that people will be sitting right next to each other and instead of having a conversation with each other they will send each other funny videos of cats playing the piano.
One reason most teens do not get involved in their local library is because they simply do not have an interest in reading. What if I told you that you could visit the library and not have to just sit quietly and read a book that doesn’t interest you and maybe by the time you leave you could have a new hobby. Well, you can. Ms. Jan Morgan-Swegle Editor at Cape Fear Voices plans on engaging teens by actually listening to their interests.
You could visit the library and not have to just sit inside but you can soak up the sun with some friends while playing outdoor games while also being exposed to literary culture in a whole new light and you may even find books more interesting when you become engaged in other activities associated with them.
You could find an interest in ukulele lessons or participate in a scavenger hunt and win a prize, or even just sit around and play with legos. It is important to have teens engage with one another on a real level while also keeping them interested in the topic. Associating the library with some fun activities could really shed a new light on the stereotypes that surround books.
