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Be Creative @ Your Library: Activities for Teens
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How to Draw Stupid and Other Essentials of Cartooning by Kyle Baker
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Who knew the trick to drawing characters was to draw them as if you were a four-year-old? Explore these important yet simple cartooning tips presented in a very funny way.
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Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Mary Lou Belli
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Whether you are considering acting as a career or just for fun, this book is a must read. Learn how to get into character, and explore the "tips from pros".
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Indie Girl: From Starting a Band to Launching a Fashion Company, Nine Ways to Turn Your Creative Talent into Reality by Arne Johnson
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Here is practical information on nine different projects you can do. Whether you want to make a T.V. show or have a parade, you can find the help you need to get started.
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Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling off Your Shorts by Troy Lanier
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From screenwriting, to editing, to shooting, this book is a great resource for novice filmmakers.
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Fantastical Creatures Field Guide: How to Hunt Them Down and Draw Them Where They Live by Aaron Lopresti
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The author asks readers to "throw reality into the wind and set your imagination free!" Enjoy the humorous descriptions of mythical creatures, and be inspired to illustrate creatures from your own imagination.
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Hey Kidz! Buy This Book: A Radical Primer on Corporate and Governmental Propaganda and Artistic Activism for Short People by Anne Elizabeth Moore
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Advertising is everywhere. Discover new strategies and resources for fighting back against advertisers and Big Media.
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Punk Rock Etiquette : the Ultimate How-to Guide for Punk, Underground, DIY, and Indie Bands by Travis Nichols
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Want to start a band? Learn what to do and not do during a set, how to screen print your own shirts, the basics of touring and more. Punk Rock Etiquette is a funny read that provides a lot of information you don't have to learn the hard way.
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Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt by Megan Nicolay
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Ready to breathe some new life into old clothes? This book has great tips for transforming your wardrobe.
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Anticraft: Knitting, Beading, and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renée Rigdon
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Crafts don't have to be cute. Make a knitted skull pillow, stuffed rat or duct tape corset. The book also offers "mood enhancers" of poetry and music to listen to while working on the projects.
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How to Make Books: Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to A One-of-a-Kind Book by Esther K. Smith
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Making books is easier than you might imagine! Whether you're new to bookmaking or looking for new ideas and formats, you'll love the how-to info for making many different types of books.
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Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?: The Art of Making Zines and Minicomics by Mark Todd
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Got something to say? Zines are a great way to express yourself. Learn about the history and culture of zines, as well as practical information to help you create and distribute your own zine.