a collection of resources for teens living during the COVID-19 pandemic
Explore our collection of media and books to learn more about topics you care about:
Activism: Ideas for getting involved and addressing issues impacted by COVID-19, ranging from blood drives to voter registration
Fiction: Reading suggestions for all kinds of genres and themes like wishing for normal and escaping this time
Informational and Nonfiction: Resources for finding information and new things to read, creative writing prompts, mindfulness resources, and interesting media about true stuff
Games, Crafting, Cooking, & Fun Activities: Resources for getting started with cooking, crafting, digital & online gaming, unplugged gaming, and video editing & creating
Analog Activities: Suggestions for living life offline, organized for when you're feeling active, creative, thoughtful, and social
Taking Care During COVID-19: Resources to support mental wellness, organized to help you learn, refocus, move, and connect
developed by students in the Spring 2020 class of IS 404 Young Adult Literature and Resources at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois
With contributions from Sophia Beltran, Kimberly Killday Crews, Margaret Donnelly, Catherine M. Dudley, Mariel Fechik, Chalyn Fornero-Green, Halka, Jennie Mayfield, Kim Miklusak, Zoe Nepolello, CJ Porter, Tammy Marie Pullum, Rachel Ratajski, Dustin Regibeau, Ian S. Reed, Erin Rush, Mariah Mendes Schaefer, Terri Smith, Lea Weatherall, Robyn Whitlock, Elizabeth Yolich, and other class members.