Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism

Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism
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Today s young adult literature is every bit as complex as the audience it s written for, unflinchingly addressing such topics as homosexuality, mental illness, AIDS and drug abuse. In this much expanded revision of his 1996 book, veteran author Michael Cart shows how the best of contemporary YA lit has evolved to tackle such daunting subjects without resorting to sensationalism. He brings his historical survey of this category fully up to date, covering its explosive growth in the past decade, and advocating that librarians and teachers look beyond romance and horror when advising young adults. This survey helps YA librarians who want to freshen up their readers advisory skills, teachers who use novels in the classroom, and adult services librarians who increasingly find themselves addressing the queries of teen patrons by covering the
- Reading habits of today s teens
- Influence of new technologies and formats
- New YA lit awards
This insightful and often humorous work presents the evolution of YA lit in an appealing way, making it equally useful for students of literary studies. You ll definitely update your recommended to read lists after a spin through Cart s advisory.
Country USA
Brand ALA Editions
Manufacturer ALA Editions
Binding Paperback
PartNumber 9780838910450
Height 8.75
Length 6
Weight 0.7495716908
Width 0.75
NumberOfItems 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	ALA Editions
Manufacturer	ALA Editions
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	9780838910450
Height	8.75
Length	6
Weight	0.7495716908
Width	0.75
NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism

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