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Paperback. Library services are transforming to emphasize interactive, innovative, participatory, and often production-centered programming. Its a truly radical approach, and tomorrows LIS graduates in childrens and youth services need a resource that helps them understand this programming as it pertains to these age ranges. This text meets that need, bringing together a wide range of perspectives from both practice and research to survey this new landscape of programming for children and youth. Providing in-depth information crucial to those who will soon encounter these programs in library settings, this contributed volumedelves into a wide variety of different programs, discussing their crucial elements and how to develop, plan, and deliver them;uses case studies of innovative practices to address such key issues as diversity, equity, media mentorship, community partnerships, dedicated library spaces, discussion-based programming, and assessment;presents annotated bibliographies of research, organized by young children (birth to 5), middle childhood (ages 6 to 12), and teens (ages 13 and up); andexamines children and youth programming trends, teaching how to recognize and incorporate these trends into all types of programs.Emphasizing an inclusive approach to programming that incorporates research-based theories and frameworks, this text will be a valuable orientation tool for LIS students as well as a holistic guide for current children and youth services professionals. Examination copies are available for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use. Library services are transforming to emphasize interactive, innovative, participatory, and production-centered programming. This text brings together a range of perspectives to survey this new landscape of programming for children and youth, providing in-depth information crucial to those who will encounter these programs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…