young adult literature, english

An annotated bibliography of over five hundred titles recommended for young adults for whom English is a second language; organized by topic, and indexed by author, title, subject, and ethnic group.

Provides thoughtful examination of the authors, works, genres, themes and film adaptations that have contributed to the popularity and success of the young adult genre.

Contains a collection of alphabetically arranged entries that provide brief biographical sketches of well known young adult authors, including information on their most important work, a summary of what makes the author noteworthy, and a discussion of the author's life and work.

Provides brief introductions to the lives and works of 85 important young adult modern writers.

Presents information about the lives and works of 250 writers of works for young people.

Presents biographical information about 100 authors who write for junior high and high school aged readers, with commentary on the writer's better known books, critical analyses, and bibliographies.

Contains articles on writers whose works are popular with young adults, including contemporary authors, such as Francesca Lia Block and Maya Angelou, and classic authors, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Louisa May Alcott.

Gives a history of the Best books for young adults annual lists and a complete listing of the best books from 1966 to 1999.

Eighty-nine notable American and English authors of books for young adults describe their life and work. Entry for each author includes the author's photograph.