【推荐2】Creative is just a simple short word. However, creative thinking is the key to success, but how to think creatively? Here are tips you can try.

Think that all can be done. Be sure that we can do it for something we are working on.     1     Then replace it with expressions full of optimism, such as “I certainly can do it”.

    2    The pattern is marked by fears of conservative (保守的) thinking to accept changes, although the changes are advantages. Conservative way of thinking cuts the creative thinking.

Increase the quantity and quality of work.     3     Being satisfied means you have closed yourself to other jobs that can enrich the development of your thought. Accept another job, so we open ourselves to the new challenges that we’re required.

Improve the habit of asking. Asking questions is a sign that our minds are still “alive”.     4     An asking habit shouldn’t be considered that we do “not understand”.

Become a good listener. A good listener can listen to information from the outside.     5     Being a good listener means knowing any information coming into the mind. We’re required to think creatively so that we could respond as desired.

【推荐3】Sharing a room with a family member or a friend can be tough (困难), but it becomes especially difficult when you are sharing it with someone you hardly know. If you find yourself in a similar situation, do not despair. There are things you can do to help you cope with having a roommate, no matter who it may be.

First of all, you have to remember that you get what you give. If you are nice to others, then others will be nice to you as well. You also need to set boundaries for yourself and for the other person. So before your new roommate moves in, talk to him. Set the rules early on and discuss your hopes.

Remember that there are two things that make up any good relationship: belief and respect. The same thing applies to (适用于) having a roommate. You have to respect each other. So he has that new PS3 game that you have always wanted to try out? Ask permission first. If he says no, don’t ask him for it again. If he lets you borrow his stuff, take care of the item and treat it as if it were your own. Make sure that you return it in the same condition as when you borrowed it.

To keep away from disagreements over who does the housework, clean as you go. For chores (杂务) that can be shared, you may want to divide it equally so that you don’t do all the housework. Take turns in washing the dishes. You may do it every other day or you may divide the task so that you only have to do it in the morning and your roommate will only have to do it at night.

When it comes to food and grocery items, determine what can be shared. Don’t be too mean when it comes to sharing food. On the other hand, determine what you can share and what you can’t and be clear about it. The advantage of sharing food is that you can save on time and food preparation.

【推荐2】2021 Teen Video Challenge!

Do you have a passion for reading or libraries?Do you want to share your video or performative skills with teens across the country? The Teen Video Challenge is for you!

The Teen Video Challenge is an annual video contest and is open to all teens（librarian and teacher support is encouraged）. The challenge is for teens to create a public services announcement-type video that shows their unique interpretation of the 2021 CSLP slogan “Tails and Tales". Videos are to be no longer than 60 seconds and should promote libraries and reading.                    

Videos will be accepted June 1 through August 6, 2021.

Video Criteria for Acceptance

All videos must：

·Be no longer than 60 seconds.

·Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading.

·Be designed for use at any library.

·Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages.

·Adhere to copyright laws.

·Interpret the theme of animals, with the slogan of Tails and Tales.

·Video will be judged on the following criteria

·Creativity

·Message clarity and relevance

·Motivation and inspiration

·Overall impact

Winners and Prizes

CSLP will select five national winning videos; each of the winning teens/teen teams will receive $200.00. Each teen/teen team's public library will receive a prize worth $50.00 from CSLP. Winners will be announced in mid-October 2021. The winners will be required to submit model release forms for each person that appears in their videos. The winning videos will be posted on CSLP Website/You Tube Channel for public viewing and judging. Winners will be notified by email.

For more information about the 2021 Teen Video Challenge, please contact luke.Kralik @spreads.org.