Teens

Monthly Spotlight

Returns in September

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

Explore Relationships
Through Reading!

Relationships can be difficult! Your relationships are reflections of who you are! What do your relationships say about you? Run to your local library and check out one of the three suggested books to explore how others navigate relationships with self and those around them!

Are your relationships healthy?
Complete the Friendship Stoplight Game and reflect on your relationships. Are they healthy or toxic?
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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
Download Worksheet →

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
Download Worksheet→

Teens Create: Book Cover
Book Cover Template →
Learn More →

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Career Spotlight

Each month we have a video highlighting careers in other organizations, with a professional in the field talking about their work.

Fashion and Costume Design

Meet Gerado Encinas, a well-known Columbus fashion designer, who recently designed the costumes for Opera Columbus’s Maria de Buenos Aires. Learn about his inspirations and how he incorporates his Latino culture into his designs.

Created by Teens

Teens Create: Express Yourself!

Share relationship related art, poetry or a video!

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Teens, we want to hear from you!​

Every month, answer questions to help us better understand your interests. We’ll also give you a space to voice your opinions and talk about the world today.

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#well-connected

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

How did you make a difference?

Check out other ways to stay well and connected.

How did you make a difference?

How do you resolve conflict?

What book had the biggest impact on your life?

What news sources do you trust?

What things make you smile?

What is your favorite go-to stress buster?

What song moves you?

Great Reads for Teens

The Avant-Guards

Usdin, Carly

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Dark Testament

Smith, Crystal Simone

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Hollow Fires

Ahmed, Samira

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Kate in Waiting

Albertalli, Becky

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Lightlark

Aster, Alex

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Murder Among Friends

Fleming, Candace

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The Similars

Hanover, Rebecca

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A Snake Falls to Earth

Little Badger, Darcie

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Unequal

Dyson, Michael Eric

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We Deserve Monuments

Hammonds, Jas

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The Well

Wyatt, Jacob

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Whiteout

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