Bookshelf

Welcome to our Bookshelf!
Here, you'll find a repository of reports and resources focused on Creative Youth Development (CYD) and the wholistic well-being of young people. Our collection spans a wide range of materials, including academic research, policy documents, practice guides, and case studies. Explore our collection to discover the latest trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to promoting young people's well-being and creative development. 

Why is this important?
Though the Creative Youth Development field is rooted in the freedom movements of the last century, its practices, scope, and history have only been chronicled in fragments. In addition, it is very loosely connected nationally, so there has been limited exchange of knowledge and practice. Despite this, there are remarkable similarities across all-sized CYD organizations in all-sized communities. 

We’ve gathered resources that articulate CYD’s unique characteristics and intersection with other youth-oriented cross-sector fields. We aim for this virtual bookshelf to provide the necessary information and background for CYD and non-CYD researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to inform and enhance your work.