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The readers' advisory guide to teen literature
Title:
The readers' advisory guide to teen literature
Author:
Carstensen, Angela, author.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2018.
Physical Description:
x, 190 pages ; 23 cm.
Summary:
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"--
Language:
English
Contents:
Readers' advisory and young adult literature -- Teen reading habits and marketing to teens -- Readers' advisory with teens -- Getting up to speed and resources for staying current -- How this book works -- Realistic fiction -- Science fiction -- Fantasy / by Karyn Silverman -- Horror -- Historical fiction / by Carrie Shaurette -- Adrenaline: mystery, suspense, crime, thriller, adventure, supernatural thriller -- Nonfiction.
ISBN:
9780838917268
Format :
Book