Find out what other teens are saying. Listen to these MP3s created by teenagers at The New York Public Library.

Program 1: Out Loud @ the Library

This program was prepared by the teens of Teen Central @ Donnell Library Center, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and July 22, 2006 in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Cover art by Fanny. Support for this program was made possible by the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Christine Quinn and The City of New York.

1. Introduction (0:54)

2. Stereotypes (3:06)

3. AIDS Anniversary (7:57)

4. Gay Marriage (5:15)

5. The Anti-Prom (4:11)

6. Wrap Up (0:59)

Program 2

This program was prepared by the teens of the Morningside Heights Branch of The New York Public Library, October - November, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Cover art by Brenda. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (1:03)

2. Bullies (5:10)

3. Guys 'n Girls (2:55)

4. School Tips (1:16)

5. Wrap Up (1:09)

Program 3

This program was prepared by the teens of the Wakefield Branch of The New York Public Library, October-November, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Cover art by Felisea. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (0:53)

2. The N-word (3:49)

3. Dreams (5:46)

4. War Protest (2:56)

5. Wrap Up (1:02)

Program 4

This program was prepared by the teens of the Chatham Square Branch of The New York Public Library, October - November, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Cover art by Keshon. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (1:12)

2. Popularity (4:09)

3. Superpowers (5:43)

4. Politics (3:20)

5. Wrap Up (1:02)

Program 5

This program was prepared by the teens of the Seward Park Branch of The New York Public Library, October - November, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock with assistance from Anna. Cover art by Ying. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (1:16)

2. Safe Spaces (2:41)

3. Clothes (5:34)

4. Cursing Redux (3:09)

5. Racism (3:50)

6. Being an American (5:29)

7. Dan Ehrenhaft Interview (3:59)

8. Wrap Up (0:53)

Program 6

This program was prepared by the teens of the Teen Central of The New York Public Library, September, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Cover art by Fanny. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (1:10)

2. Immigration (5:49)

3. Creationism v. Evolution (9:20)

4. Presidential Politics (4:34)

5. Censorship (4:06)

6. Wrap Up (1:20)

Program 7

Listen to the Seward Park Branch Teen Advisory Group's interview with Daniel Ehrenraft. Ehrenraft is the acclaimed author of The After Life, Drawing a Blank, 10 Things To Do Before I Die, and many other favorites. He is no stranger to many prestigious lists, including the Young Adult Library Services Association's Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers and The New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. First Section (12:05)

2. Second Section (12:13)

3. Third Section (8:32)

4. Fourth Section (13:34)

Program 8

This program was prepared by the teens of the Bronx Library Center of The New York Public Library, September, 2006. It was produced by James R. Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Wallace Foundation.

1. Introduction (1:06)

2. Cursing (5:19)

3. Respect (4:40)

4. Rap (13:34)

5. Wrap Up (1:39)

Program 9: Turn It Up @ The Library "Classics Edition"

A podcast made by teens at the George Bruce Branch of The New York Public Library, June 2007. Produced by James Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Louis Calder Foundation. Cover art by Hector.

1. Introduction (1:00)

2. Nineteen Eighty-Four (5:54)

3. The Bible (4:44)

4. Lolita (4:34)

5. Ghost Story (6:42)

6. Wrap Up (0:57)

Program 10

A podcast made by teens at the Muhlenberg Branch of The New York Public Library, November - December 2007. Produced by James Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Christine Quinn and the City of New York. Cover art by Alexis, Daphne, and Jazmyne.

1. Intro (1:05)

2. Questioning (6:58)

3. Anger management (3:29)

4. Charity (4:54)

5. Wrap Up (1:07)

Program 11

A podcast made by teens at the 125th Street Branch of The New York Public Library, January 2008. Produced by James Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Cultural Adventure Program by NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Vivierto and The City of New York. Cover art by Bleu.

1. Intro (1:28)

2. Girls Just Wanna Fight (3:40)

3. Boys Playing Girls (4:36)

4. Shakwandaleeza Jones Meets Pop Meredith from California (7:36)

5. Racist Slurs and Homophobia (4:06)

6. Confidence+Beauty = Intelligence (5:19)

7. Wrap Up (1:06)

Program 12

A podcast made by teens at the Jefferson Market Branch of The New York Public Library, April 2008. Produced by James Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Cultural Adventure Program by NYC Council Member Christine Quinn and The City of New York. Cover art by Crispin.

1. Intro (1:20)

2. You Are What You Eat (3:10)

3. For the Love of Gaming (8:05)

4. What I Hate About You (3:36)

5. My Fantasy Library (4:34)

6. Defining Me... (5:21)

7. Wrap Up (1:49)

Program 13

A podcast made by teens at The New York Public Library’s Teen Central, housed at the Donnell Library Center, in honor of the space’s temporary closure in May 2008. Produced by James Murdock. Made possible by a grant from the Cultural Adventure Program by NYC Council Member Christine Quinn and The City of New York. Cover art by Jordan.

1. Intro (1:06)

2. Memories of Teen Central (17:25)

3. The Goodbye Party (4:45)

4. Smells Like Teen Central Spirit (19:27)

5. Wrap Up (1:48)

Program 14

On June 5, 2008 The New York Public Library hosted its fourth annual Anti-Prom: an alternative, safe space for all teens who may not feel welcome at official school proms or dances. Themed "Cosprom," this year's event was held in Astor Hall at the Humanities & Social Sciences Library. The evening's special guest was Simon Doonan, an author and creative director of Barneys NY. Initial funding provided by Time Warner. Special thanks to: Simon Doonan, Johnny Dynell, Harry N. Abrams Inc., MAC AIDS Fund, and Chi Chi Valenti. Video filmed and edited by James Murdock.

Anti-Prom 2008 (Video is 2 minutes 30 seconds)

Program 15

A podcast made by teens at The New York Public Library’s96th Street Branch during July and August, 2008. Produced by James Murdock. Cover art by Steven.

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