Name: Sometimes You Need a Moment: Searching for Stories of Hope and Joy in YA Literature
Start: 2026-09-11T10:00:00-0600
End: 2026-09-11T11:00:00-0600

Sometimes You Need a Moment: Searching for Stories of Hope and Joy in YA Literature

Friday September 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT

Paige Turner Breakout Room 4

Young adult literature has often been at the forefront of navigating social themes and issues, such as advocating for greater diversity in representation of characters, authors, and stories; normalizing discussions of mental health; and exploring the ways identity intersects with society. While these are important discussions for teens learning to live in and process the world, the result is a body of literature that can sometimes feel heavy – and sometimes, they need a moment of lightness. Join us for a session highlighting books of joy and hope written for teens, and discussion about why they matter.

Speakers

Catherine Boddie

Supervisor, Teen Services, Arapahoe Libraries

Catherine and Erica work with teen services at Arapahoe Libraries, Catherine as supervisor of Teen Services and Erica as a teen services librarian. As part of their work with ALD, they maintain a robust schedule of booktalking visits with local schools and also manage their district’s... Read More →

Erica Schimmel

Teen Services Librarian, Arapahoe Libraries

Friday September 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Paige Turner Breakout Room 4

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