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Below is a collection of resources provided by OYAN

OYAN Review (past newsletters) The OYAN Review is published in electronic format annually in the spring. An archive of the review is available on OYAN's website. The Review includes book reviews, program ideas, conference reports and other items of interest to the membership. It also contains meeting information.

OYAN Book Rave The OYAN Book Rave is an annual list of recommended young adult literature selected by the members. Nominations are solicited throughout the year, with a final electronic vote occurring around the winter membership meeting. Titles are chosen to represent a variety of genres and reading levels. Print copies of the Book Rave are distributed to libraries and electronic copies, including previous lists are posted on the OYAN web site.

OYAN Graphic Rave The OYAN Graphic Rave is an annual list of recommended graphic novels, comic books, and manga as selected by the members. Nominations are solicited throughout the year, with a final electronic vote occurring around the summer membership meeting. Titles are chosen to represent a variety of genres and reading levels as well as spotlighting independent and local publishers. Print copies of the Graphic Rave are distributed to libraries and electronic copies (including previous lists) are posted on the OYAN website.

OYEA!- OYAN's You're Excellent Award! OYAN recognizes an individual, library, organization, program, or initiative that has made a positive and significant contribution to teens in libraries in the state of Oregon.

ORCA (Oregon Readers Choice Award) This award is intended to be a fun and exciting way for Oregon youth in grades 3-12 to become enthusiastic and discriminating readers.  During the course of the school year, Oregon students choose their favorite book in a real-life democratic process.

OYAN Scholarship Application The Oregon Young Adult Network (OYAN) awards scholarships for OYAN members’ participation in state, regional, and national conferences or other continuing education opportunities relating to library services for young adults.

Mock Printz Award workshop A wild and intense afternoon of book discussions ending with an attempt to guess which release from the previous year will win ALA's Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature!