young adult literature

Presents profiles of approximately forty authors and illustrators of books for young readers, most from the twentieth century, each with a photograph, reproductions of book covers, quotations, interesting facts, and suggested resources for further study. Arranged alphabetically from Joanna Cole to Jack Gantos.

Presents profiles of approximately forty authors and illustrators of books for young readers, most from the twentieth century, each with a photograph, reproductions of book covers, quotations, interesting facts, and suggested resources for further study. Arranged alphabetically from Barbara Park to Peter Sis.

Presents profiles of thirty-seven authors and illustrators of books for young readers, most from the twentieth century, each with a photograph, reproductions of book covers, quotations, interesting facts, and suggested resources for further study. Arranged alphabetically from Ursula Le Guin to Helen Oxenbury.

Presents profiles of thirty-seven authors and illustrators of books for young readers, most from the twentieth century, each with a photograph, reproductions of book covers, quotations, interesting facts, and suggested resources for further study. Arranged alphabetically from Carmen Lomas Garza to Edward Lear.

Discusses with a few photographs, the life and works of well known author S.E. Hinton--from the teenage author to the mature writer, analyzing each of her books and explaining the reasons for their popularity.

"A summary of the 250 best books for LGBTQ teens, written by experts on the subject and addressed to teen book buyers. Identifying titles that address the sensitive and important topics of coming out, being out, and the search for community, this catalog spotlights the best gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, and questioning books written for teens"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Presents an annotated listing of multicultural books for young people ages eleven to fifteen, arranged alphabetically by title, with author and cultural indexes. Expands the definition of multicultural to cover ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical, mental, or emotional challenges.

Offers public and school librarians practical tools to help them develop and adapt their collections, services, and programs to meet the diverse needs of young adults.

A guide to young adult literature that features authentic and teen-relatable information on healthy adolescent sexuality.