Seattle authors Kevin Emerson, Karen Finneyfrock and Jennifer Longo discuss writing young adult fiction, finding your voice and reaching teen readers. There will be time for questions from the audience.Kevin Emerson is the author of 12 novels

Harry & the Potters, May 16

Jun 30th, 2014 1h 6m

Writers in the Schools, May 22

Jun 19th, 2014 58m 54s

Hear talented children and teens from across Seattle read their creative writing.

Writers in the Schools, May 21

Jun 16th, 2014 1h 20m

Hear talented children and teens from across Seattle read their creative writing.

NIFTY, April 5

Apr 10th, 2014 16m 28s

Young adult filmmakers Jesse Stipek and Max Magerkurth will discuss the process of creating and submitting their respective films, "Two Brothers" and "Alone," to NFFTY.Selections from the best films of the 2013 festival will be screened, and ti

Teen Center Advisors Money Smart Week, April 1

Apr 2nd, 2014 25m 28s

As part of the Teen Advisers, Seattle high school students (ages 14-19) can earn service learning credit at The Seattle Public Library. Teen Advisers are ambassadors for reading and the Library, and work on creative projects, including planning

Teen Authors Read, February 27

Mar 17th, 2014 1h 6m

Four fantastic teen authors join us to read from their new books and give a sneak-peek at some soon-to-be-published books, including:"The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone" by Adele Griffin (early fall 2014) "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart (Ma

L. Divine, February 4

Feb 18th, 2014 1h 9m

L. Divine, author of the Drama High series, discusses her books and what inspires her writing with students from the Interagency Academy’s University District Youth Center.

Teen Center Advisers: Equality in America, January 15

Feb 6th, 2014 16m 16s

Teen Center Advisers: Saving the World, November 20

Feb 3rd, 2014 9m 22s

Teen Center Advisers: Good Books, November 20

Dec 17th, 2013 15m 26s

Writers in the Schools, May 23

Nov 21st, 2013 1h 15m

Listen to young, local authors read their work. This performance features high school performers.

Writers in the Schools, May 22

Nov 18th, 2013 1h 9m

Listen to young, local authors read their work. This performance features elementary and middle school performers.

Teen Center Advisers, October 16

Nov 4th, 2013 9m 39s

In this podcast they share how they came to appreciate (love) reading.

Young Urban Authors, July 8

Sep 10th, 2012 58m 37s

Teen authors share stories and poetry depicting teen life, love, emotions and street experiences growing up in the multicultural Southwest neighborhoods of Seattle.

Writers in the Schools Part 2, May 23

Jun 11th, 2012 1h 21m

Seattle high school students read their work.

Writers in the Schools Part 1, May 22

Jun 6th, 2012 1h

Student authors from all over Seattle read their work.

Walter Dean Myers, April 21

May 9th, 2012 51m 51s

Walter Dean Myers explains "Why Reading Is Not Optional," the theme for his term as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Teen Open Mike Night, March 31

Apr 19th, 2012 34m 5s

Hosted by students from Roosevelt High School, the Citywide Teen Open Mike Night is a chance for students from all of Seattle's high schools to get together and appreciate amazing talents.

MPAA Movie Ratings, November 2

Feb 15th, 2012 12m 36s

Is violence preferenced over sex when it comes to ratings? Listen as the Teen Center Advisers discuss.

After School Activities, November 2

Feb 13th, 2012 6m 58s

The Teen Center Advisers talk about their after school activities. How much is too much?

Harry Potter on Trial, October 5

Feb 10th, 2012 13m 50s

Are the Harry Potter books suitable for a young audience? Are they too vulgar for a school library? Join the Teen Center Advisers for the debate.

Scott Westerfeld, October 7

Oct 26th, 2011 1h

Scott Westerfeld reads from the final book in the Leviathan series, "Goliath," and celebrates the awesomeness of Steampunk.

Harry and the Potters, June 24

Aug 24th, 2011 1h 4m

Imagine if Harry Potter quit the quidditch team and started a punk rock band. Brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge bring their wizard brand of rock and roll to the Library.

Writers in the Schools part 2, June 2

Jun 30th, 2011 1h 18m

Join us for the 2011 WITS Student Readings and Celebrations as Seattle Public Schools students read their own creative writing. June 2 featured readings by high school students.