Get Paid to Read, Recommend, and Create! Join the Teen Best Reads (TBR) Assistantship! Open to High School Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors.
Do you love reading young adult (YA) literature and sharing your thoughts with others? The Teen Best Reads (TBR) Assistantship offers you the chance to work alongside passionate librarians and fellow teens to evaluate books, create engaging content, and host exciting events—all while getting paid.
Applications are open from October 19 to November 8.
Check out the Application Journey page for more information about requirements and the process.
Responsibilities:
Book Recommendation & Content Creation:
- Meet monthly to discuss books and complete projects related to the assistantship.
- Work with other TBR teens to produce monthly book recommendation content for social media and library platforms.
- Contribute to curating the final Teen Best Reads List and create BookTok content for that list.
- Create a trailer or other promotional material to promote the final book list.
Event Planning & Hosting:
- Host a program or event related to Banned Books Week, highlighting the importance of literary freedom.
- Participate in partner events to promote literacy and related activities.
- Plan and host Teen Lit Night, showcasing your book recommendations and other engaging activities.
Program Details:
- Program Dates: January 9-December 14
- Meetings will take place one Saturday per month at Sulzer Regional Library, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- This program is only open to teens currently in 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
- Teens will receive a $3,500 stipend for the program
- Stipends will be distributed based on continued completion of assignments and program attendance.
- The program runs during the After School Matters Spring, Summer and Fall sessions.
Don’t miss your chance to turn your love for books into an exciting, creative, and paid opportunity!