Told through police transcripts, tweets, direct messages, and two voices, pop sensation Eric inadvertently falls in love with his biggest fan, agoraphobic Tessa, through deception, leading to a real-life meeting with dire consequences.
A handbook for defending challenged young adult books that features profiles with plot summaries, published reviews, information on awards and prizes, and more.
a readers' advisory and collection development guide
Fraser, Elizabeth
2020
"Covering over 500 titles, both classics and newer publications, this book describes what titles are about and why teens would want to read them"--Provided by publisher.
A collection of headlines, short fiction, essays, journalism, and other writings, selected by editor Dave Eggers as the best American nonrequired reading published in 2005.
A collection of short fiction and nonfiction writings from mainstream and alternative American writers compiled by the students at 826 National, a non-profit group founded by author Dave Eggers and based in San Francisco.
inspiring confidence, creativity, and curiosity in young women
Harlan, Mary Ann
2019
Provides advice for readers advisory, collection development, and book clubs that encourages the inclusion of young adult titles advancing a positive representation of girls in programming and instruction, including analyzing YA books through a feminist lens; a list of recommended titles with annotations and discussion questions; and descriptions of programming ideas to use in both school and public library settings.
Since the turn of the millennium, young adult fiction has gained unprecedented popularity with readers of all ages. Profiled in this book are six young adult authors: J.K. Rowling, Walter Dean Myers, Rainbow Rowell, Nnedi Okorafor, Suzanne Collins, and John Green.
