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This practical guide offers tried-and-true program ideas that provide everything you need to know for success. Covered are: techniques to motivate kids to read; staffing and budgeting tips; partnerships with schools, the community, governmental agencies, and the private sector; and meeting the needs of underserviced populations. A variety of sample programs and themes - storytime ideas, including reader's theater programs, puppetry for and by children and teens, book discussion groups - provide ideas and inspiration. An invaluable resource for anyone who wants to start or improve children's or teen summer reading programs.