Know-vember is over and the New Year hasn’t yet arrived, but why not get a jump start on “New year, new you”? Over winter break, the library be hosting free, drop-in pop-up mentoring sessions for teens in grades 6-12 in the Teen Room with the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education on Monday December 29 (1-3 PM) and Friday January 2 (1-3 PM). Before then, there are plenty of non-fiction books related to self-improvement, mindfulness and more available in the Teen Lounge.
Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express and Connect for Success by Michelle Skeen. This book focuses on communication strategies for face-to-face communication and connections in a variety of situations including with family, on dates, at job interviews and more.
The Highly Sensitive Teen: Using Your Hidden Powers to Balance Emotions, Set Boundaries and Embrace Who You Are by Lea Noring. If you’re highly-sensitive to your environment, this guide is a toolkit to help you understand and embrace that through self-compassion, boundary-setting and more.
Ikigai for Teens: Finding Your Reason for Being by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. Ikigai is a Japanese concept of finding your purpose to lead a long, active and happy life. This book explores different keys to philosophy to help you find your ikigai.
Positively Teen: A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You by Nicola Morgan. Written by an expert on teenage brains and mental health, this book features practical strategies to help your overall well-being including both physical and mental health.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. This book offers detailed strategies related to seven different habits that can help you improve your relationships and achieve your goals.
Teen’s Guide to Face to face Connections in a Screen-to-Screen World by Jonathan McKee & Alyssa McKee. This collaboration between a father and daughter features 40 tips for teens for meaningful conversation and balancing your in-person and digital lives.
You can use your DKPL library card to check out physical copies of the books found on the National Native American Heritage Month book display and on the bookshelves in the Teen Lounge area. Many of the books can also be downloaded to your phone, tablet, or computer as e-books or audiobooks. Stop by the Teen Room with any questions or contact the Teen Services Staff at 815-756-9568 (ext. 2450) or by email at [email protected].