Osceola Library System - Teen Internet Links

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Anime News Network: News, articles and reviews.
The Otaku: Access to thousands of digitized works of art; provides definitions, articles, and much more. Search function by artist, title of a work, museum, or browse various topics
Shojo Beat
Shonen Jump
Newtype USA: Web sites for the most popular anime and manga magazines.
Anime Festival Orlando
JACON
Megacon
MetroCon (Tampa)

Craftster: Join this community for craft tutorials, crafting challenges, or just to show off the cool stuff you made.
deviantART: Show the world how creative you are! Create an account to post your art and writing, as well as offer feedback to others.
Instructables: Step-by-step instructions for projects of every type, from technology to food to arts and crafts. Add your own how-to for the amazing projects you create!

Visit these sites for book reviews, author interviews, and information about new and upcoming teen books.

Sometimes you just want to have a good time. The Internet can help.

The Diary Project: Write about your day to day experiences and read the words of other teens.
Flip: Create your own online scrapbooks. Warning: it's addictive!
Gaia: Create characters, play games, and much more.
Homestarrunner: Visit the home of Homestar, Strongbad, and of course TROGDOR!!!
Magnetic Poetry: Self-explanatory.
Teen Second Life: Fly, create, and explore teens only!
Wizard Rock: For Harry Potter fans about to rock, we salute you!

Digg - Gaming: Up-to-the-minute news stories about all things gaming. Rate the stories that you think are good or bad.
Game Revolution: News, reviews, walkthroughs, and more.
International Game Developers Association: Breaking In: Want to help create games someday? Do you already have a great idea for a game? Visit this site for advice. IGDA offers information about schools, developer profiles of professionals in the field, and more.
RPG Gateway: No matter what type of RPG you enjoy, from online to LARP, this site offers helpful links and information.

Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition: Resources for suicide prevention.
24-hour crisis line: 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
LifeLine of Central Florida: Local suicide prevention organization.
24-hour crisis line: 407-425-2624
Help Now of Osceola County: Local help for domestic abuse.
24-hour crisis line: 407-847-8562
Break the Cycle: Domestic and Dating Violence: Don't stand for violence in your home, school, or relationships. Visit this site for help.
SafeYouth for Teens: Facts, advice, and resources for dealing with bullying, hate crimes, school violence, and more.
CoolSpot: Useful information about alcohol abuse and peer pressure.
Freevibe: Information and advice about drug abuse and its effects.
No Stigma: Learn the myths, warning signs, and where to go for help with mental illness.
Teen Growth & Teens Health: Find answers to all of your health questions and even the embarrassing ones here.
YouthResource: Advice by and for GLBTQ youth.
Florida Teen Drivers: All of the information a new driver needs, from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.
Teen Central: Real. Anonymous. Share your stories and get advice with other teens.

CoolWorks: Why work inside? Want a summer job that lets you hike through mountains, work with horses, or sail the ocean blue? Check out this site for jobs that take you into the great outdoors!
Got a Job: Search for jobs in your zip code. Great for finding summer work!
Rights and Safety for Teen Workers: Know the rules when it comes to your rights and safety in the workplace.
Teens 4 Hire: Register with this site to search for jobs and internships.

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AmeriCorps: Earn money for college or loan forgiveness by volunteering.
BLS Career Information: Explore careers based on your interests.
College Toolkit: Use the financial calculators to plan a budget and explore student loan options.
FAFSA: Request federal financial aid for college.
Money Management for Teens & Taking Control of Your Finances: Get your finances together before you have to start paying bills. Learn about checking accounts, credit cards, loans, and more.
Peterson's College Planner: Provides practical advice, essay tips and timelines to help you through the college application process.
Study Abroad: Ever wanted to travel outside the U.S.? Check out this site for information about overseas internships and courses.
BJ Pinchbeck's College Companion: Learn what you should do to get in, how to survive your Freshman year, and more. Even includes easy recipes for college students who are new to cooking for themselves.
Career Voyages: Everything you need to know about finding a career and pursuing higher education.
CareerShip: Explore different careers, and match possible careers with your interests.
Scholarship Osceola: Looking for money to pay for college? Scholarship Osceola offers free financial aid counseling, as well as information about local scholarship opportunities.

ESPN: Up-to-the-minute sports coverage, articles, scores, and more.
EXPN: Extreme sports coverage from ESPN.
Orlando Sentinel Sports Page: Find local sports news here, including Central Florida high school coverage.
Transworld Skateboarding: Videos, trick tips, and a guide to skateparks all over the country.

Be a part of something big! Visit one of these sites to discover new causes and find volunteer opportunities.

Teen Ink: Become a published writer! Teen Ink will publish your stories, essays, and reviews. You can also submit photos and artwork for this magazine.
Young Writers Society: A community for young writers to post work and receive feedback