Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide, 3rd Edition
byRose Brock, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas.
20190630
Libraries Unlimited
Pages | 240 |
Topics | Children's and Young Adult Collection Management: Acquisition and Collection Development Guides;Children's and Young Adult Services;Author Visits;Collection Development;Diversity;Intellectual Freedom;Literacy Standards;Own Voices;Teen and Young Adult Patrons;Teen Programming |
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Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles.
• Provides unbiased, authoritative guidance for finding recommended classic and recent titles by genre• Presents an excellent introduction to the field of young adult literature for undergraduate and graduate students who intend to be public or school librarians and for librarians who are new to working with young adults
• Focuses on timely topics such as diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations
• Provides updated information on audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels
• Shows how YALSA and AASL standards and competencies can be demonstrated
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Table of Contents
Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Brock, Rose;Contributors: Brock, Rose;Abstract:Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles.
• Provides unbiased, authoritative guidance for finding recommended classic and recent titles by genre• Presents an excellent introduction to the field of young adult literature for undergraduate and graduate students who intend to be public or school librarians and for librarians who are new to working with young adults
• Focuses on timely topics such as diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations
• Provides updated information on audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels
• Shows how YALSA and AASL standards and competencies can be demonstrated
SortTitle: young adult literature in action: a librarian's guide, 3rd editionEdition: 3Author Info:Rose BrockauthorRose Brock, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas.
eISBN-13: 9781440866944Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440866944.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440866937Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 240Publication Date: 20190630Series: Library and Information Science Text SeriesTable of Contents pages: 1 2
- Cover Cover11
- Half Title i12
- Title iii14
- Copyright iv15
- Contents v16
- Acknowledgments xi112
- YA Author Contributors xiii114
- Introduction xv116
- 1—AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR LITERATURE 1120
- Defining Young Adults 2121
- Defining Young Adult Literature 3122
- Authors in Action: On Writing YA by Kate Hart 3122
- History of Young Adult Literature in Action: Early Adult Books Read by Young People 4123
- More Young Adult Literature History in Action: First Books Written for Young Adults 5124
- Defining Young Adult Literature 5124
- Classic Young Adult Titles 5124
- Defining Young Adults through Reading Preferences, Interests, and Choices 6125
- Inclusivity, Diversity, and Own Voices in Young Adult Literature 10129
- Interview with Eric Gansworth 14133
- Interview with Jason Reynolds 15134
- Selecting Books for Young Adults 17136
- Literature in Action: Awards and Award Lists 17136
- Librarians in Action!: Teen-Selected and Recommended Book Lists 19138
- Margaret Α. Edwards Award 22141
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 23142
- Michael L. Printz Award 23142
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 23142
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound 24143
- Alex Award 24143
- Stonewall Book Awards 24143
- Rainbow Book Lists 24143
- Coretta Scott King Book Awards 24143
- The Walter Dean Myers Award 25144
- Pura Belpre Award 26145
- Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award 26145
- Americas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature 26145
- Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature 27146
- The American Indian Youth Literature Awards 27146
- The Association of Jewish Libraries—Book Awards 27146
- Arab American Book Awards 27146
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 28147
- Librarians in Action!: Introducing Your YA Collection to Readers 28147
- Promoting Books and Authors with Young Adults 29148
- Booktube 30149
- Instagram, Book Blogs, and Building Other YA Book Communities 30149
- Book Blogs 30149
- Young Adult Literature-Focused Podcasts 31150
- Promoting Young Adult Literature through Visual Literacy: Movies Based on Young Adult Books 31150
- Author Visits 33152
- Author Visits Checklist 33152
- Promoting Young Adult Literature at Teen-Focused Author Events 35154
- Professional Organizations with a Young Adult Focus 38157
- Conclusion 38157
- Professional Bibliographies for Book Selection, Reading Promotion, and Library Services 39158
- Assignments in Action: Young Adults and Their Literature 40159
- 2—BOOK ACCESS THROUGH QUICK READS AND AUDIOBOOKS 41160
- Effective Strategies for All Types of Readers 41160
- Comic Books 42161
- Popular Categories of Graphic Works 45164
- Librarians in Action: A Manga Club 52171
- Fiction Series Books 53172
- Anthologies and Story Collections 56175
- Magazines 60179
- Poetry 60179
- Poems of Romantic Love 61180
- Sports Poems 62181
- Poems about Teen Tragedy, Angst, and Joy 62181
- Poems of Horror 63182
- Literature in Action: Poetry Slams and Open Mics 63182
- Poems about Neighborhoods 63182
- Humorous Poems 64183
- Poems Written by Young Adults 64183
- Classic Poems 65184
- Verse Novels 65184
- Author in Action: Sonya Sones 67186
- The Case for Audiobooks: Examining and Expanding Teen Reading through Listening 68187
- Audiobooks Awards 73192
- Conclusion 76195
- Assignments in Action: Quick Reads for Discussion 77196
- 3—CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION 79198
- Interview with Nicola Yoon 80199
- Characteristics of Contemporary Realistic Young Adult Novels 80199
- Contemporary Realistic Fiction 811100
- Humor and Identity through Friendships, Family, and Communities 811100
- Interview with Adi Alsaid 831102
- Love and Loss in Contemporary Realistic Fiction 881107
- Interview with Stephanie Perkins 881107
- Author Interview with Nina LaCour 931112
- Getting In on the Action: Sports, Adventure, and Survival 961115
- Authors in Action: Finding my Voice by Jeff Zentner 991118
- Authors in Action: On Writing YA by E. Lockhart 1031122
- Librarians in Action!: Building Readers through Relationships 1031122
- Booktalking 1051124
- Conclusion 1061125
- Assignments in Action: Realistic Fiction for Discussion 1071126
- 4—HISTORICAL FICTION 1091128
- Characteristics of the Best Historical Fiction 1101129
- Awards for Historical Fiction 1191138
- Conclusion 1211140
- Assignments in Action: Historical Fiction for Discussion 1221141
- 5—FANTASTIC FICTION 1231142
- 6—INFORMATIONAL BOOKS 1451164
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