Literature for Today's Young Adults

The number one book in the field, now thoroughly updated to include new topics of critical interest to pre- and in-service teachers in today's increasingly challenging young adult literature scene. Long respected as the leader in the field, this guide gives teachers, librarians, parents, counselors, and other group leaders a comprehensive, reader-friendly look at Young Adult literature framed within a literary, historical, and social context--as a means to motivating teens to become life-long readers. Updated throughout with the voices of two new co-authors and ten of the authors' own doctoral and recently graduated students, the Ninth Edition features: new information on using digital and other literacies a fresh look at contemporary poetry helpful information on connecting young adult literature to real-life events a guide for understanding the significance of fantasy and supernatural literature suggestions for using children's picture books practical help for working with English Language Learners ways of dealing with censorship issues and much more