11 episodes
TAG You're It! Ypsilanti District Library
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- Society & Culture
A teen-led discussion-based podcast to engage youth in topics meaningful to our lives. Podcasts are developed by teens at the Ypsilanti District Library in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Learn more about how you can be a member of the Teen Advisory Group or attend programs you hear about on the podcast such as Anime Club at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/interests/teens/.
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Anime Talks
Hear members of the Teen Advisory Group's Anime Club at the Ypsilanti District Library talk about their favorite anime and what's they're looking forward to this season.
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Express Yourself Through Art
Self expression is a way to bring your ideas and emotions out into the world and it doesn't have to be just through visual arts--movement, music, photography, dance, theatre, sports all count as art. How do you express yourself? Hear how interns express themselves and the impact it has on their lives, then visit our website for more ideas at ypsilibrary.org/packs.
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Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the knowledge and application of various financial skills like creating a budget, understanding how credit works, and saving for retirement. This month, interns discuss jobs they've held as teens and how they save or spend money. Find more information and resources at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/2022/05/financial-literacy/.
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Uplifting All Voices
The theme for our March pack was Uplifting All Voices and we recorded two episodes! Hear our team discuss ways to be an ally, learn the thoughts behind the pack and the contents, and hear an interview with Luv Michael representatives who donated this month's pack snack. Learn more at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/2022/03/uplifting-voices/.
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Staying Power
The theme for our March pack was Uplifting All Voices and for this special edition of TAG You're It, we invited members of the spoken word team Staying Power to tell us about how they use their voices to improve our community. Hear team members Ciatta and Shane talk about what they do and their upcoming performance Spoke from the Soil: When love is a thing called home, May 14 and 15, 2022, Ypsi Community High School. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej4woqk196b04438&llr=57iozalab
Staying Power is a youth-driven movement for housing justice and belonging through arts activism. Through workshops, live performances, publications, and a podcast, Staying Power works to address gentrification and preserve Black and Indigenous history, culture and art in Washtenaw County while Staying Home provides a virtual arts respite for teens constricted by economic, transportation or disability barriers. Learn more at https://www.emich.edu/engage/community/collaborative-programs/staying-power.php.
Find more information about our Teen Subscription Pack project at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/2022/03/uplifting-voices/.
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Self Love
Our February subscription pack is all about taking care of yourself. Hear Ypsi teens talk about how they practice self love by taking breaks and reminding themselves they are special and that it's ok to not be perfect all the time. Be sure to visit our webpage for self love tips, positive affirmations written by our subscription pack team, book suggestions, and more!
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