Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 260
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Trim: 7¼ x 10¼
978-0-8108-9223-1 • Hardback • March 2015 • $62.00 • (£48.00)
978-0-8108-9510-2 • Paperback • November 2017 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-0-8108-9224-8 • eBook • March 2015 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
Aryna Ryan holds a master's degree in creativity and change leadership and a master’s degree in social work. She has taught cartooning, drawing, creative writing, arts and crafts, stagecraft, high school drama, and for more than ten years she was a contributor to The Desert Woman. Ryan is an adjunct professor at Valencia College.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Creativity: Myth, Mystery, and Method
Chapter 2 Teens’ Growth and Mastery
Chapter 3 Creativity’s Roots and Branches
Chapter 4 Creativity Guidelines and Assessment
Chapter 5 Creativity: Everyday and Play
Chapter 6 How to Crush Your Creativity
Chapter 7 How to Cultivate Your Creativity
Chapter 8 Creativity and Happiness
Chapter 9 Divergent and Convergent Tools for Creative Problem Solving
Chapter 10 Creative Problem Solving Session
Chapter 11 Creativity and Learning
Chapter 12 Creativity and Change Leadership
Chapter 13 Creativity Catchall
Chapter 14 Creativity and Your Future
Glossary
Resources for Teens
Author’s Sources
About the Author
Gr 10 Up–Though many people assume that only certain segments of the population possess creativity, Ryan dispels this myth, asserting that this trait is an essential key to establishing one’s identity and achieving self-actualization. It is important to note that this book is not a guide on how to be creative, because, as Ryan emphasizes, innovation cannot be taught. Instead, she focuses on how to overcome barriers and provides insight into what constitutes creativity. The writing is appealing and accessible, and the information is extensive, with plenty of suggested resources. The multitude of quotes from teenagers should be very helpful. . . .This is a compelling and valuable work. VERDICT A strong addition to . . . collections.
— School Library Journal