I chose to explore the social networking site, MySpace, as it offered a wealth of different types of social networking sites, reflecting both individual authors and organizations whose focus is on young adults and young adult library services.
Nikki Grimes' MySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/n_grimes
Nikki Grimes is an author who has accomplished much success in the world of young adult literature, having received Coretta Scott King Author Award for her novel Bronx Masquerade and numerous other accolades for her works such as the Coretta Scott King honor book and ALA Notable book. I chose to include this MySpace page because it aligns well with the focus of my blog, as it allows readers of all ages to get a glimpse at an author who writes for young adults and whose work portrays the quality of award-winning literature for the young adult genre.
Young Adult Library Services Association MySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/yalsa
This MySpace page offers numerous links for young adults interested in books and in library services. I chose to include this MySpace page because the YALSA MySpace page has links to the Michael L. Printz Award and the Margaret A. Edwards Award, which the association selects and awards each year. These awards tie in directly with my focus on award-winning children's and young adult literature. In addition to these links, there are links to podcasts, Flickr photos, and the YALSA blog, to name just a few. With all of these links and opportunities to see other people who are interested in the same things, the YALSA MySpace page is a good example of how school libraries can encourage students to stay connected to the library through social networking sites.
