ALA readers' advisory series

Provides information and tools for librarians to guide library patrons to street literature, including a historical timeline, themes, subgenres, and teen-friendly street lit.

"This book combines an introduction to readers' advisory language, vocabulary and techniques with information about what teens like to read and why, followed by an examination of the appeal lurking within each genre. All in service to the goal of using readers' advisory to help teens find the right books at the right time"--Provided by publisher.

A resource for librarians to better advice library patrons on various types of materials, explaining how to review and evaluate works of fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, and reference, and offers tips on events such as author visits, book clubs, and storytelling for adults.