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"It's no mystery that fun and exciting programs bring teens into the library. Theater programs provide a venue for teens to express themselves creatively, encourage their participation in library programming, and offer them the opportunity for lively interaction with peers and adults. In Library Programs for Teens: Mystery Theater, Karen Siwak provides readers with complete instructions for creating a successful mystery theater program. With this guide, Siwak solves the ever puzzling programming issues of timing, setting clues, props, costumes, decorations, and food. In addition to providing a basic formula for such programs, Siwak presents nine original teen-tested scripts—from the intriguing ""Medieval Murder"" to the hijinks of ""Case of the Looney Librarian""—that will appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Reproducible graphics, flyers, bookmarks, invitations, nametags, book tie-ins, and player worksheets are included with each script. Programming is no longer perplexing with this heavily-illustrated collection of original mystery theater scripts for teens. Public and school librarians will find this volume a valuable tool for educational and entertaining programming and also for simply planning a fun party."

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This extensive guide provides a wealth of information on mystery-theater programs. This type of event combines a whodunit with performance, which attracts nontraditional patrons and allows teens to interact with adults in a fun setting. Part I focuses on the nuts and bolts of the program, explaining how to host a mystery and the steps to create your own script. The meat of the book is Part II, with its collection of library-themed and general mystery scripts that are lively and entertaining. Each one has a list of characters, interrogation questions, and suggestions for props and costumes. There are also examples of publicity pieces and handouts...This guide is invaluable for what it does. School Library Journal, June 2010

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Karen J. Siwak is the Media Specialist at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Tinley Park, Illinois.

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