Reimagining the school library as a developmental powerhouse

Abstract

Author of Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners, Jessica Fitzpatrick, shares insights on transforming school libraries into learner-centered spaces that meet the social, emotional, and creative needs of teens. Drawing on her work with AASL-aligned strategies, she explores how even small shifts in programming and space can foster meaningful connection, agency, and resilience.