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South Plainfield Public Library Collection : New Young Adult Novels
South Plainfield Public Library Collection : All Young Adult Novels «Updated link!»
South Plainfield Public Library Collection : All Graphic Novels
Audiobook Downloads : Teen Fiction (eLibrary NJ)
Book Reviews for (and by) Teens (Chicago Public Library)
Books for the Teen Age : Teen/Young Adult Literature (New York Public Library)
Great Books for Teens by Theme (AdLit.org)
Great Teen Books by Topic (Hennepin County Library, MN)
More Great Teen Books by Topic (Ocean County Library, NJ)
No Flying No Tights : Graphic Novel reviews
Reading Rants : Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists
Teen Book Series & Sequels (Bettendorf Public Library, IA)
Teen Books & Authors (Skokie Public Library, IL)
Teen Fiction and Nonfiction by Theme / Topic (Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh PA)
Teen Scene : Read All About It! (Pasadena Public Library, CA)
Websites for Graphic Novels, Comics, Cartoons, & Illustration (Cincinnati Public Library)
Young Adults' Reading Choices (International Reading Association) 
Zines (Internet Public Library)
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CAFÉ
Taking It Global Discussion Forum and Youth Media
Whyville Online Community (for 'tweens)
Culture Club Hangout : Interviews with Teens from Around the World
Teen Manners : From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond!
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MALL
Conscious Consumer Shopping Guide
C U Succeed : College, Credit, Money, and Jobs
Start Smart : Money Management for Teens
Manage Your Money : Personal Finance for Students (Junior Achievement)
JA Student Center : Plan a Business?
Shop Smart Mag (from Consumer Reports)
Electronics Takeback Coalition : Responsible Recycling
More Green Shopping, Fair Trade, and Recycling Links
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STUDIO
...ART......MUSIC......MEDIA......THEATER......MORE...
ART STUDIO
MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) Teens
Tate Collectives (formerly Young Tate)
Art 21 : Twenty-First Century Art & Artists
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers : Art & Writing Awards
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
MUSIC STUDIO
BBC Music Maker Advice and Recording Guide «Link opens a PDF file»
Mel Bay Webzines : Lessons for Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Fiddle, Bass and more! «Updated link!»
MEDIA STUDIO
Digital Storytelling Resources (audio, video, & image editing software and tutorials) 
Media College (audio, video, graphics, computers and more)
Listen Up : Youth-Produced Videos
My Pop Studio for 'Tweens (music, tv, magazines, digital)
THEATER
Downstage Center : Interviews with Theatre Artists & Professionals
MORE
The Creators Project : A Global Celebration of Art and Technology
More Links for Creative Teens «Updated link!»
Online Comic Book :
Copyright Law and Fair Use for Creative & Digital Artists & Filmmakers
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«««« WRITERS' CORNER »»»»
CRISIS CENTER
Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Runaway Switchboard : 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Child Abuse Hotline - Help for Kids : 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (Live Chat, text, or phone 1-866-331-9474)
911 for Women : Crisis Resources (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment)
Save a Friend : Tips to Prevent Suicide
Teen Central : Teen Help for Teen Problems
«««« HEALTH CLINIC »»»»
TOWN HALL
Green Your School and EPA Protecting the Environment at School 
Voices of Youth : Make a Difference!
National & Community Service and Peace Corps
Service Projects : Organizations
Learn About Current Events & Issues
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NEWSSTAND
ASNE High School Journalism including Journalism 101
Poynter's Tip Sheet for High School Journalists
Citizen Journalism : Principles and How-To's
Multimedia Tutorials (audio, video, photography, web, flash, and more)
PBS NewsHour Extra and Student Voices
Current Events (Holt McDougal)
Learn About Current Events & Issues
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WRITERS' CORNER
Write It! Journalism, Poetry, Essays, Fiction, & more
BAMBoozled : Stories & Articles by and for Teens
Polyphony H.S. Literary Magazine
New Pages : Young Authors Publishing Guide
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers : Art & Writing Awards
River of Words Environmental Art and Poetry Contest
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JOB BOARD
«««« PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY & YOUR PRIVACY WHILE JOB-HUNTING »»»»
Junior Achievement: Explore Careers
My Next Move : What Do You Want to Do for a Living?
Teens for Hire : Top 10 Job Tips
Teens for Hire : Top 10 Qualities Employers Want Most
Teens for Hire : Best Things for Teens to Do if You Can't Land a Job
Online Reputation Management : What Every Jobseeker Should Know
Student Jobs in the U.S. Government
Teen Business Link and Young Entrepreneurs
Mind Your Own Business : Turn your Entrepreneurial Dreams into Reality
7 Things Highly Productive People Do
More Resources for Young Workers (U.S. Department of Labor)
Employment and Youth with Disabilities
Your Rights on the Job : An Employment Guide For Young Workers
Guide to the Business of Babysitting
Babysitter Resources
Babysitting 101
Babysitting : One Important Job!
The Secrets of Mystery Shopping Revealed
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HEALTH CLINIC
Take Charge of Your Health : A Guide for Teenagers
Students Taking Charge : Make Your School a Healthier Place
Tattoos, Body Piercings, and Other Skin Adornments
'Ask Teens' Relationship Forum
Love is Respect : Healthy Relationships 
Teen PCAR : Healthy Relationships
That's Not Cool (What Is or Is Not Okay in your Relationship)
Coping With Your Parents' Divorce
Teens Against Bullying and StopBullying.gov «Updated link!»
Stay Teen : Prevent Teen Pregnancy and It's Great to Wait
SmokeFree Teen and SmokeFree TXT 
Above the Influence (Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Depression)
Check Yourself (Alcohol & Drug Abuse)
The Cool Spot (Alcohol & Peer Pressure)
Military Youth : We're Moving Again? «Updated link!»
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«««« FITNESS CENTER »»»»
FITNESS CENTER
Food, Fitness, Exercise & Sports
Active Lifestyle : The President's Challenge
Sports & Nutrition : The Winning Connection
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COMPUTER LAB
«««« CYBER SAFETY : Living Life Online, OnGuard Online, NSTeens, and Cyber Security Tips »»»»
Alice : Learn Computer Programming in a 3D Environment
Blender : Open Source 3D Content Creation Software
Codecademy (Learn to Code JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, Ruby, APIs) 
Photobie : Free Software for Photo Editing, Scrapbooking, Animation, Screen Capture
PicMonkey : Free Online Photo Editor
Python Software and Invent Computer Games with Python (free eBook) 
Sketchup : Create, Modify and Share 3D Models
Scratch : Create and Share Interactive Stories, Games, Music & Art
Splashup : Online Photo & Image Editor
Code Academy : Interactive Programming Courses
Media College (audio, video, graphics, computers and more)
Tutorial Finder : Digital Media
SourceForge : Download, Develop, and Publish Free Open Source Software
Send Your Parents a Tech Support Care Package!
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SCHOOLHOUSE
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Top 5 Reasons to Stay in School
Know How 2 Go : The 4 Steps to College
College Admissions Info for High School Students
Udacity : Free College Courses Online 
Databases & Premium Resources {Library card required}
Internet Public Library for Teens
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PLAYGROUND
South Plainfield Environmental Commission
«Includes info & events for HIGHLAND AVENUE WOODS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESERVE and FRIENDS OF THE WOODS»
Women's Sports Foundation : Get Inspired (formerly GoGirl World Sports)



























