Articles related to "Young Adult"
Award Winning YA Writer: Amanda Jenkins
interview with young adult writer Amanda Jenkins who gives writing tips and advise and talks about her books
• young adult literature • young adult writing • writing for young adults • edgy young adult writing • edgy young adult literature
interview with young adult writer Amanda Jenkins who gives writing tips and advise and talks about her books
• young adult literature • young adult writing • writing for young adults • edgy young adult writing • edgy young adult literature
Believable Characters for Young Adult Readers Part I
How to create beleivable young adult characters, elements of writing for young adults
• young adults • writing • creating characters • believable characters for young adult readers • sue reichard
How to create beleivable young adult characters, elements of writing for young adults
• young adults • writing • creating characters • believable characters for young adult readers • sue reichard
Meet Inspirational Author, Michelle Stimpson
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
• michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
• michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
Young Adult Services in Public Libraries
What can young adults and teenagers get out of the library? More and more libraries are developing library services directed toward YAs.
• library programs • young adults • teenagers • teens • young adult services
What can young adults and teenagers get out of the library? More and more libraries are developing library services directed toward YAs.
• library programs • young adults • teenagers • teens • young adult services
Review of Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
Book One: The Stonekeeper by the Daisy Kutter, Flight, and Copper artist is a four-star work of children's literature in graphic novel form.
• kazu kibuishi • young adult literature • young adult comics • graphic novel • young adult graphic novel
Book One: The Stonekeeper by the Daisy Kutter, Flight, and Copper artist is a four-star work of children's literature in graphic novel form.
• kazu kibuishi • young adult literature • young adult comics • graphic novel • young adult graphic novel
2008 ALA Top 10 Best Books Award
Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.
• harry potter • ala • yalsa • young adult literature • best books for teens
Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.
• harry potter • ala • yalsa • young adult literature • best books for teens
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Resources for children's writers, inspirational books and books on the craft.
• writing for children and young adults • resource books
Resources for children's writers, inspirational books and books on the craft.
• writing for children and young adults • resource books
A Separate Peace
A review of the young adult classic, <I>A Separate Peace</I>, followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
• books • reading • literature • young adult • high school
A review of the young adult classic, <I>A Separate Peace</I>, followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
• books • reading • literature • young adult • high school
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
A discussion of the coming of age classic novel, <I>A Tree Grows in Brooklyn</I>.
• books • reading • bargains • novels • classic
A discussion of the coming of age classic novel, <I>A Tree Grows in Brooklyn</I>.
• books • reading • bargains • novels • classic
Alienation
So many young adults feel repulsed by the evils committed in the name of Christianity. Why would we continue to be associated with such a morally bereft institution? Depends on who you ask.
• episcopal church • young adult • young christian adult • alienation • christian
So many young adults feel repulsed by the evils committed in the name of Christianity. Why would we continue to be associated with such a morally bereft institution? Depends on who you ask.
• episcopal church • young adult • young christian adult • alienation • christian
American Shaolin: A Book Review
American Shaolin explores one American Ivy-Leaguer's journey of self-discovery and martial arts in this memoir, part travelogue, part comedy.
• american shaolin • martial arts • alex award • matthew polly • shaolin
American Shaolin explores one American Ivy-Leaguer's journey of self-discovery and martial arts in this memoir, part travelogue, part comedy.
• american shaolin • martial arts • alex award • matthew polly • shaolin
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
A discussion of the beloved young adult classic, "Anne of Green Gables."
• canada • reading • literature • books • bargains
A discussion of the beloved young adult classic, "Anne of Green Gables."
• canada • reading • literature • books • bargains
Annie on My Mind: Let Love Win!
In 1993, <i>Annie on My Mind</i> a lesbian-themed young adult novel by Nancy Garden was banned from the Olathe School District in Kansas. Here's the story.
• gay • lesbian • bisexual • young adult • annie on my mind
In 1993, <i>Annie on My Mind</i> a lesbian-themed young adult novel by Nancy Garden was banned from the Olathe School District in Kansas. Here's the story.
• gay • lesbian • bisexual • young adult • annie on my mind
Believe in Yourself: Linda M. Orlando
<p>Linda M. Orlando is a newly published author from Maine, whose works now include a full-length romantic suspense novel and a young adult novel. Though she has not achieved the status of many of the artists and authors she has written about, she is a professional writer, whose published works are available in the marketplace.</p>
• linda m. orlando • maine author • writer • young adult • romantic suspense
<p>Linda M. Orlando is a newly published author from Maine, whose works now include a full-length romantic suspense novel and a young adult novel. Though she has not achieved the status of many of the artists and authors she has written about, she is a professional writer, whose published works are available in the marketplace.</p>
• linda m. orlando • maine author • writer • young adult • romantic suspense
Book Review - STARLIGHT COMES HOME by Janet Muirhead Hill
This is a book review of <i>Starlight Comes Home</i> by Janet Muirhead Hill. This is the last book in the series.
• starlight comes home • janet muirhead hill • young adult literature
This is a book review of <i>Starlight Comes Home</i> by Janet Muirhead Hill. This is the last book in the series.
• starlight comes home • janet muirhead hill • young adult literature
Book Review - Teacher's Pet by Francine Pascal
This is a book review of <i>Teacher’s Pet</i>, which is the second book in the Sweet Valley Twin series.
• sweet valley twins • francine pascal • teacher's pet • reading • literature
This is a book review of <i>Teacher’s Pet</i>, which is the second book in the Sweet Valley Twin series.
• sweet valley twins • francine pascal • teacher's pet • reading • literature
Book Review - W.I.T.C.H. - Illusions and Lies
This is the sixth book in the series titled W.I.T.C.H. by Elizabeth Lenhard. This book is Illusions and Lies.
• elizabeth lenhard • w.i.t.c.h. illusions and lies • book reviews • young adult literature
This is the sixth book in the series titled W.I.T.C.H. by Elizabeth Lenhard. This book is Illusions and Lies.
• elizabeth lenhard • w.i.t.c.h. illusions and lies • book reviews • young adult literature
Book Review of Best Friends by Francine Pascal
This is a book review of <i>Best Friends</i> by Francine Pascal. This is the first book in the series titled Sweet Valley Twins.
• sweet valley twins • francine pascal • best friends • young adults • literature
This is a book review of <i>Best Friends</i> by Francine Pascal. This is the first book in the series titled Sweet Valley Twins.
• sweet valley twins • francine pascal • best friends • young adults • literature
Book Review: Saving Jessica
A review of Saving Jessica - a compelling story about love, sacrifice and difficult decisions.
• renal disease • lurlene mcdaniel • saving jessica • rebellion • young adult fiction
A review of Saving Jessica - a compelling story about love, sacrifice and difficult decisions.
• renal disease • lurlene mcdaniel • saving jessica • rebellion • young adult fiction
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
A summary of the workshop by Patrick Jones hosted by the Chicago Library System
• patrick jones • chicago library system • young adults • teens • workshops
A summary of the workshop by Patrick Jones hosted by the Chicago Library System
• patrick jones • chicago library system • young adults • teens • workshops
Eve Bunting and Ann Rinaldi
• ann rinaldi • eve bunting • young adult • literature • children's books
• ann rinaldi • eve bunting • young adult • literature • children's books
Fantasy for Young Adults
The Harry Potter books are some of the most-talked-about fantasy stories for young adults. But before Harry Potter came along, there were other YA fantasy books written that can also be considered classics. Here's a brief look at four fabulous fantasy series for young adults.
• young adults • kids • teens • fantasy • diane duane
The Harry Potter books are some of the most-talked-about fantasy stories for young adults. But before Harry Potter came along, there were other YA fantasy books written that can also be considered classics. Here's a brief look at four fabulous fantasy series for young adults.
• young adults • kids • teens • fantasy • diane duane
Flora Segunda
Together, they toasted the traditional blessing, "Love is all we Desire. Will is all that we must Do."
• magick • children • young • adult • flora
Together, they toasted the traditional blessing, "Love is all we Desire. Will is all that we must Do."
• magick • children • young • adult • flora
Historical Fiction for Children
The keys to writing historical fiction for children.
• writing • historical fiction • children • young adults • sue reichard
The keys to writing historical fiction for children.
• writing • historical fiction • children • young adults • sue reichard
Interview with Tiffany Trent
Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.
• tiffany trent • interview • young adult books • dark fantasy series • hallowmere
Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.
• tiffany trent • interview • young adult books • dark fantasy series • hallowmere
Intro to Young Adult Literature
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
• young • adult • literature • yal • judy blume
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
• young • adult • literature • yal • judy blume
Joan Lowery Nixon
This is an article about Joan Lowery Nixon and some books that I have read by her.
• joan lowery nixon • young adult literature • mysteries • suspense • literature
This is an article about Joan Lowery Nixon and some books that I have read by her.
• joan lowery nixon • young adult literature • mysteries • suspense • literature
Looking Across the Pages
YAL is one of the most misunderstood literary genres, but a closer look reveals the obvious: YAL shares characteristics of the modernist period of American literature.
• yal • young adult literature • ernest hemingway • william faulkner • jeanne marie grunwell
YAL is one of the most misunderstood literary genres, but a closer look reveals the obvious: YAL shares characteristics of the modernist period of American literature.
• yal • young adult literature • ernest hemingway • william faulkner • jeanne marie grunwell
Michael Harmon
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
• michael harmon • skate • young adult literature • young adult novel • teen fiction
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
• michael harmon • skate • young adult literature • young adult novel • teen fiction
Parenting a Teen About to Date
So your child is growing up and getting ready to explore the complex world of becoming involved with a love interest. What should a parent do in preparation?
• group dates • young persons • handling teen dating • moral standards • first heart break
So your child is growing up and getting ready to explore the complex world of becoming involved with a love interest. What should a parent do in preparation?
• group dates • young persons • handling teen dating • moral standards • first heart break
Poison, by Chris Wooding
A fascinating story that is wrapped in timeless folk and "phaerie" tales from around the world.
• dark fantasy novel • young adult book • fairy tales • chris wooding • poison
A fascinating story that is wrapped in timeless folk and "phaerie" tales from around the world.
• dark fantasy novel • young adult book • fairy tales • chris wooding • poison
Popular Culture as a Bridge to Good Literature
A summary of the Literature of Young Adults Conference on October 12, 2001.
• conference • literature • young adult • teen • joan bauer
A summary of the Literature of Young Adults Conference on October 12, 2001.
• conference • literature • young adult • teen • joan bauer
Subgenres In Romance Novels
The different types of romance (subgenera) are as varied as the people who read romances. In this article and the next, we'll explore some of these very different types of romance.
• romance • stories • subgenre • sweet romance • fantasy
The different types of romance (subgenera) are as varied as the people who read romances. In this article and the next, we'll explore some of these very different types of romance.
• romance • stories • subgenre • sweet romance • fantasy
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
A discussion of the popular children's classic, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
• books • reading • young adult • children • childhood
A discussion of the popular children's classic, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
• books • reading • young adult • children • childhood
Talisman of Zandria - A Review
Christine Norris introduces Ivy Peterson and a host of other memorable characters in her debut novel Talisman of Zandria.
• christine norris • talisman of zandria • fantasy • adventure • young adult
Christine Norris introduces Ivy Peterson and a host of other memorable characters in her debut novel Talisman of Zandria.
• christine norris • talisman of zandria • fantasy • adventure • young adult
Teen Librarian Help
For teen librarians, getting kids into the library to see what you have to offer can be the most frustrating part of the job. Try a teen lock in to generate excitement.
• teen lock in • teen librarian help • young adults • programming for teens • teen programming
For teen librarians, getting kids into the library to see what you have to offer can be the most frustrating part of the job. Try a teen lock in to generate excitement.
• teen lock in • teen librarian help • young adults • programming for teens • teen programming
The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults
"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, suicide prevention and great online resources for additional information on this topic.
• suicide • desperation • depression • statistics • suicide prevention
"The Desperation Point: Suicide of Teens and Young Adults," was contributed by my daughter, Mary Robbins, as the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. Mary's article addresses teen suicide, reasons for desperate feelings, methods used to commit suicide, contributing factors in teen suicide, suicide prevention and great online resources for additional information on this topic.
• suicide • desperation • depression • statistics • suicide prevention
Uninvited by Amanda Marrone
Using the vampire as a medium, Marrone explores a girl's relationship with herself, her peers, and her ex-boyfriend.
• amanda marrone • uninvited book • young adult fiction • vampire books • revealers
Using the vampire as a medium, Marrone explores a girl's relationship with herself, her peers, and her ex-boyfriend.
• amanda marrone • uninvited book • young adult fiction • vampire books • revealers
Vocare
"I have called you by your name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1. This passage from Isaiah is the theme of the Vocare movement in the USA. Vocare is a renewal movement geared at young adults ages 19-30. It is primarily an Episcopal organization, but Christians of all denominations are invited to get involved.
• vocare • cursillo • happening • retreat • renewal movement
"I have called you by your name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1. This passage from Isaiah is the theme of the Vocare movement in the USA. Vocare is a renewal movement geared at young adults ages 19-30. It is primarily an Episcopal organization, but Christians of all denominations are invited to get involved.
• vocare • cursillo • happening • retreat • renewal movement
Weyland's Short Stories Appeal to Teens and Adults
A brief review of Jack Weyland's <i>Night On Lone Wolf Mountain and other stories</i>.
• jack weyland • young adults • lds fiction
A brief review of Jack Weyland's <i>Night On Lone Wolf Mountain and other stories</i>.
• jack weyland • young adults • lds fiction
YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith, best known for her Native American and contemporary multicultural fiction, goes goth for the first time in her 2007 release TANTALIZE.
• cynthia leitich smith • tantalize • native american • ya • young adult
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith, best known for her Native American and contemporary multicultural fiction, goes goth for the first time in her 2007 release TANTALIZE.
• cynthia leitich smith • tantalize • native american • ya • young adult
Young Adult Angst?
The problem of aging kids to teen age seems to have escaped current writers' attention; what happens once they graduate high school? Does rapidly aging a teen only make the transition from teen story to adult story more difficult?
The problem of aging kids to teen age seems to have escaped current writers' attention; what happens once they graduate high school? Does rapidly aging a teen only make the transition from teen story to adult story more difficult?
Young Adult Literature
Many students in middle school don't know where to begin when choosing young adult literature. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is a great place to start.
• young adult literature • rebecca caudill young readers' book award • reader's workshop • drop everything and read • teacher resources
Many students in middle school don't know where to begin when choosing young adult literature. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is a great place to start.
• young adult literature • rebecca caudill young readers' book award • reader's workshop • drop everything and read • teacher resources
Young Adult Novel Guidelines
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
• young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
• young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Young Adult Novels in Welsh: A Great Way to Learn
Ready to practice your reading, but not sure about tackling literature? Readings in the young adult genre can help!
• welsh • welsh learners • cymraeg • welsh books
Ready to practice your reading, but not sure about tackling literature? Readings in the young adult genre can help!
• welsh • welsh learners • cymraeg • welsh books
Write Young, Get Published
Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in starting a writing career.
• writing • writing career • teens • teen writer • young adults
Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in starting a writing career.
• writing • writing career • teens • teen writer • young adults
Write Young, Manage Your Career
Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in managing their new writing career.
• young adults • writing • write young • writers • writing career
Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in managing their new writing career.
• young adults • writing • write young • writers • writing career
Andrew Peterson Discusses New Book
Andrew Peterson discusses his new book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, in an exclusive interview with Suite101.com.
• andrew peterson • author • new book • interview • on the edge of the dark sea of darkness
Andrew Peterson discusses his new book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, in an exclusive interview with Suite101.com.
• andrew peterson • author • new book • interview • on the edge of the dark sea of darkness
Are you a readergirlz girl?
In honor of National Women's HIstory Month, YA authors Justina Chen Headley, Dia Calhoun, Lorie Ann Grover, and Janet Lee Carey launched Readergirlz on March 01, 2007.
• readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet lee carey • lorie ann grover • justina chen headley
In honor of National Women's HIstory Month, YA authors Justina Chen Headley, Dia Calhoun, Lorie Ann Grover, and Janet Lee Carey launched Readergirlz on March 01, 2007.
• readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet lee carey • lorie ann grover • justina chen headley