Tough Topics for Teens
Leah Langby
November 14, 2019
Keeping Up With Kids
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Several libraries have created useful brochures or bookmarks to help teens find materials about topics they may feel sensitive or shy about asking for help from library staff to find.  Elise sent me the bookmarks they created in Ellsworth, which have the added benefit of having a list of safe teen contacts, including some local contact numbers.  Check out their bookmarks here:  Tough Teen Topics

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