Teens

Monthly Spotlight

Returns in September

Each month we have new videos, activities and teen stories to engage, enlighten and inform.

Self-Care Stretching

This instructional video will show you a 10-minute stretching flow to promote positive energy and health. Stretching in the morning can help prepare you for the day ahead and evening stretches will help prepare you for a night of rest.

Preparing for a First Interview
Are You a Team Player? Some version of this question will almost always be included in a job interview. Learn how to answer this question like a pro!
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Partner Drawing
Grab a partner and test your communication skills by working together to complete a drawing!
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Watch previous Monthly Spotlights here.

Making Cents: How To Make Your Money Work For You

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Budget Spreadsheet
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How Money Smart Are You?
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Financial Vision Board
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Beyond the Hashtag: How to Make Your Voice Heard

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Trivia Game Fundraiser
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Crisis Averted: Strategies for Successful Conflict Resolution

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“I” Statements Practice
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The Collaboration Effect Pocket Guide
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De-escalaltion Handout
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It's Lit: Talking About the Books

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Create Your Own Book List
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Teens Create: Book Cover
Book Cover Template →
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#well-connected

Stay well and stay connected! Our staff share ideas and inspiration.

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Check out other ways to stay well and connected.

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What things make you smile?

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What song moves you?

Great Reads for Teens

Burn Down, Rise up

Tirado, Vincent

Reserve

A Far Wilder Magic

Saft, Allison

Reserve

Feminist AF

Cooper, Brittney C.

Reserve

Flip the Script

Lee, Lyla

Reserve

From Dust, A Flame

Podos, Rebecca

Reserve

The Girl King

Yu, Mimi

Reserve

Himawari House

Becker, Harmony

Reserve

One of the Good Ones

Moulite, Maika

Reserve

The Oracle Code

Nijkamp, Marieke

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Our Crooked Hearts

Albert, Melissa

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Sawkill Girls

Legrand, Claire

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Squad

Tokuda-Hall, Maggie

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