young adult literature

Presents a biographical and literary survey of the writer and some of his works.

Highlights the life and literary accomplishments of the author of such young adult works as "Speak," "Catalyst," and "Chains," examining her works and discussing why she writes and her writing process.

Offers high school library media specialists booktalks and activities designed to increase students' interest in reading and encourage them to read books for pleasure.

Presents a practical guide designed to help motivate teens to read, with background information for approximately 100 fiction and nonfiction titles.

Identifies thirty-two themes in young adult literature and features critical discussions of three or more representative novels in each category. Includes lists of additional recommended titles.

Presents brief book descriptions for presentation by librarians or teachers, designed to intrigue teen readers, on over one hundred fiction and nonfiction books, and includes bibliographic information, plot summaries, discussion questions, activities, and other supplemental materials.

A collection of extended essays that describe 500 books for teens, divided into twenty-one sections including politics and social history, horror, romance, war, fantasy, graphic novels, memoir, and spirituality.

The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, Illinois, went into teaching, and eventually became a writer, incorporating his earlier experiences into novels intended to reach and change young readers.

Contains profiles of people of interest to young readers.