Articles related to "Young Adult Literature"
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
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 - 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
Fiction Writing – Character Elimination Exercise
Connecting with a set of characters is healthy, but not if they get stale. With the Character Elimination Exercise, a writer can keep her characters and story in motion.
writing • exercise • prompt • character • elimination
Connecting with a set of characters is healthy, but not if they get stale. With the Character Elimination Exercise, a writer can keep her characters and story in motion.
writing • exercise • prompt • character • elimination
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
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 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
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
L.M. Montgomery's novel Anne of Green Gables is classic young adult literature that motivates, inspires and empowers young women to live and be all they possibly can be.
anne of green gables • l.m. montgomery • books empowering young females • books empowering girls • young adult literature
L.M. Montgomery's novel Anne of Green Gables is classic young adult literature that motivates, inspires and empowers young women to live and be all they possibly can be.
anne of green gables • l.m. montgomery • books empowering young females • books empowering girls • young adult literature
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
Young Adult Dystopian Fiction and Its Impact
Young adult dystopian literature helps young adults see the consequence of today's apathy and indulgence. We learn why with Lois Lowry's The Giver and MT Anderson's Feed.
young adult dystopian fiction • dystopian literature • teen dystopian fiction • modern american young adult literature • m.t. anderson feed
Young adult dystopian literature helps young adults see the consequence of today's apathy and indulgence. We learn why with Lois Lowry's The Giver and MT Anderson's Feed.
young adult dystopian fiction • dystopian literature • teen dystopian fiction • modern american young adult literature • m.t. anderson feed
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
Contemporary Classic Authors: Judy Blume
A brief biography of Judy Blume.
judy blume • john blume • young adult literature • censorship.
A brief biography of Judy Blume.
judy blume • john blume • young adult literature • censorship.
Cynthia Leitich Smith, continued
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 • ya • young adult literature • goth • native american
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 • ya • young adult literature • goth • native american
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
Middle School Comparison Paper
Offer a comparison paper as a compromise when a student wants to read a novel that has been made into a movie. The student will compare both in the written paper.
comparison paper • books turned into movies • young adult literature and papers • middle school novels • twilight
Offer a comparison paper as a compromise when a student wants to read a novel that has been made into a movie. The student will compare both in the written paper.
comparison paper • books turned into movies • young adult literature and papers • middle school novels • twilight
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
Running Girl: The Diary of Ebonee Rose
Review of the children's book, Running Girl, The Diary of Ebonee Rose by Sharon Bell Mathis
african american children's literature • black children's literature • children's literature • young adult literature • teenagers
Review of the children's book, Running Girl, The Diary of Ebonee Rose by Sharon Bell Mathis
african american children's literature • black children's literature • children's literature • young adult literature • teenagers
The Long Secret Book Review
Harriet M. Welsch's adventures as a spy-in-training continue that summer when she and her friend Beth Ellen work together to discover who's leaving odd notes around town.
long secret • louise fitzhugh • harriet the spy adventure • classic young adult literature • watermill ny
Harriet M. Welsch's adventures as a spy-in-training continue that summer when she and her friend Beth Ellen work together to discover who's leaving odd notes around town.
long secret • louise fitzhugh • harriet the spy adventure • classic young adult literature • watermill ny
The Rose and the Beast
A review of a collection of fairy tales by Francesca Lia Block, award winning young adult author of the Weetzie Bat series.
young adult literature • francesca lia block • fairy tales • retold fairy tales • modern fairy tales
A review of a collection of fairy tales by Francesca Lia Block, award winning young adult author of the Weetzie Bat series.
young adult literature • francesca lia block • fairy tales • retold fairy tales • modern fairy tales
What is Young Adult Fiction?
Young Adult fiction was once considered a kind of void between engaging children's books and sophisticated adult fare. But not anymore, 'cause YA has a new attitude.
ya reading • young adult fiction • books for young adults • young adult books • young adult fiction books
Young Adult fiction was once considered a kind of void between engaging children's books and sophisticated adult fare. But not anymore, 'cause YA has a new attitude.
ya reading • young adult fiction • books for young adults • young adult books • young adult fiction books
YA Author Laura Bowers, continued
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • ya • young adult literature • horses • beauty shop for rent
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • ya • young adult literature • horses • beauty shop for rent
2008 National Book Award Winners
This year marks the 59th annual National Book Awards. Here are the winners and finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature.
2008 national book foundation award winners • book awards • national book awards • 2008 national book foundation award finalists • 2008 national book award in fiction
This year marks the 59th annual National Book Awards. Here are the winners and finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature.
2008 national book foundation award winners • book awards • national book awards • 2008 national book foundation award finalists • 2008 national book award in fiction
Beacon Hill Boys
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
Classics of Children's Literature
Harry has hung up his wand, but you still want to get a book for that ten year old on your list. Have you checked out these classics lately?
christmas books for kids • birthday books for kids • kids gift books • good gift books for kids • kids books presentkids books
Harry has hung up his wand, but you still want to get a book for that ten year old on your list. Have you checked out these classics lately?
christmas books for kids • birthday books for kids • kids gift books • good gift books for kids • kids books presentkids books
Ellen Wittlinger's Young Adult Novel Hard Love
Hard Love is a novel about trust: telling the truth, telling lies, naming and being named. But most importantly, it's about deciding when to escape and when not to.
hard love ellen wittlinger teen fiction young adul • hard love lambda literary award michael printz awa • hard love sexual orientation lesbian teen coming o • zines ani difranco names and dates bob franke hard • ellen wittlinger john gio marisol zine conference
Hard Love is a novel about trust: telling the truth, telling lies, naming and being named. But most importantly, it's about deciding when to escape and when not to.
hard love ellen wittlinger teen fiction young adul • hard love lambda literary award michael printz awa • hard love sexual orientation lesbian teen coming o • zines ani difranco names and dates bob franke hard • ellen wittlinger john gio marisol zine conference
Fantasy Author Dia Calhoun
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
dia calhoun • firegold • aria of the sea • white midnight • the phoenix dance
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
dia calhoun • firegold • aria of the sea • white midnight • the phoenix dance
Interview With YA Author Kimberly K. Jones
Children's author Kimberly K. Jones shares the behind-the-scenes stories that inspired her young adult novels Sand Dollar Summer and The Genie Scheme.
interview with children’s author • kimberly k. jones • young adult writer • young adult books • young adult literature
Children's author Kimberly K. Jones shares the behind-the-scenes stories that inspired her young adult novels Sand Dollar Summer and The Genie Scheme.
interview with children’s author • kimberly k. jones • young adult writer • young adult books • young adult literature
Janet Lee Carey
YA novelist Janet Lee Carey talks about what she learned from her fifth-grade teacher, why rewrite requests from editors are good, and how she approaches revisions.
janet lee carey • readergirlz • divas • dia calhoun • justina chen headley
YA novelist Janet Lee Carey talks about what she learned from her fifth-grade teacher, why rewrite requests from editors are good, and how she approaches revisions.
janet lee carey • readergirlz • divas • dia calhoun • justina chen headley
Justina Chen Headley: Giving Back
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
justina chen headley • young adult literature • readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet s. wong
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
justina chen headley • young adult literature • readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet s. wong
Meet Chris Crutcher: Super Author and Adolescent Advocate
Interview with Chris Crutcher, youth advocate and young adult author. He offers advice on writing, youth and the state of education today.
chris crutcher • sue reichard • young adult literature • "stotan" • "chinese handcuffs"
Interview with Chris Crutcher, youth advocate and young adult author. He offers advice on writing, youth and the state of education today.
chris crutcher • sue reichard • young adult literature • "stotan" • "chinese handcuffs"
Teen Book Club Suggestions
This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.
books for young adults • young adult book clubs • suggestions for teen reading • young adult literature guide • teen book club reading list
This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.
books for young adults • young adult book clubs • suggestions for teen reading • young adult literature guide • teen book club reading list
Madeleine L'Engle
Author of great classics like A Wrinkle in Time and Troubling a Star, Madeleine L'Engle is an author who not only transcends time and generations, but also genres.
madeleine l'engle • wrinkle in time • troubling a star • meg austin • crosswicks
Author of great classics like A Wrinkle in Time and Troubling a Star, Madeleine L'Engle is an author who not only transcends time and generations, but also genres.
madeleine l'engle • wrinkle in time • troubling a star • meg austin • crosswicks
Secondary English
A web site that may help you enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in your classroom.
reviews • research • ideas • lessons
A web site that may help you enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in your classroom.
reviews • research • ideas • lessons
Censorship in Children's Literature
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
censorship • censorship issues in children's literature • banned books • banned authors • sue reichard
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
censorship • censorship issues in children's literature • banned books • banned authors • sue reichard
Children's Book Awards
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
Cottonwood Press Makes Language & Learning Fun
Cottonwood Press is a small, innovative book publisher specializing in engaging, creative educational materials to teach children, teens, and young adults writing.
cottonwood press publishing house • children's book publisher • children's books for students teachers writers • young adult writing • publishing nonfiction children's books
Cottonwood Press is a small, innovative book publisher specializing in engaging, creative educational materials to teach children, teens, and young adults writing.
cottonwood press publishing house • children's book publisher • children's books for students teachers writers • young adult writing • publishing nonfiction children's books
Jellicoe Road – Melina Marchetta
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
jellicoe road • on the jellicoe road • jellicoe road novel • jellicoe road book • jellicoe road review
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
jellicoe road • on the jellicoe road • jellicoe road novel • jellicoe road book • jellicoe road review
Review of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
This article will review the classic work of young adult fiction, The Chocolate War, with an analysis of its intriguing characters and significant themes.
book review of the chocolate war • analysis of the chocolate war themes • the chocolate war by robert cormier • classic young adult fiction • young adult fiction about questioning authority an
This article will review the classic work of young adult fiction, The Chocolate War, with an analysis of its intriguing characters and significant themes.
book review of the chocolate war • analysis of the chocolate war themes • the chocolate war by robert cormier • classic young adult fiction • young adult fiction about questioning authority an
The Earth, My Butt & Other Big Round Things
Carolyn Mackler knows how to write teen angst. In this tightly packed novel she introduces us to Virginia Shreves whose big butt becomes a big issue in her life.
the earth • my butt and other big round things • teen • must-read • carolyn mackler
Carolyn Mackler knows how to write teen angst. In this tightly packed novel she introduces us to Virginia Shreves whose big butt becomes a big issue in her life.
the earth • my butt and other big round things • teen • must-read • carolyn mackler
African-American Fiction for Teens
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
ALA Announces the Children's Book Award Winners
The 2003 award winners announced by the American Library Association. Includes the Newbery Award Winner, Coretta Scott King Award winner, Robert Sibert Award Winner, Michael Printz Award winner,Orbis Pictus Award winners 2003.
2003 newbery award winner • newbery honor books • avi • nancy gardner • printz award
The 2003 award winners announced by the American Library Association. Includes the Newbery Award Winner, Coretta Scott King Award winner, Robert Sibert Award Winner, Michael Printz Award winner,Orbis Pictus Award winners 2003.
2003 newbery award winner • newbery honor books • avi • nancy gardner • printz award
Banned Books Week 2008
Have you ever read any books in the Harry Potter or Gossip Girl series? If you have, then you have read one of the top banned or challenged books of the 21st century.
banned books week 2008 • censorship of books • banned books in the united states • challenged books in the united states • first amendment right to banned books
Have you ever read any books in the Harry Potter or Gossip Girl series? If you have, then you have read one of the top banned or challenged books of the 21st century.
banned books week 2008 • censorship of books • banned books in the united states • challenged books in the united states • first amendment right to banned books
Paper Towns
With novels like Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' topping the charts, there's been a surge of teen romances flooding the market. Does 'Paper Towns' stand out?
john green • paper towns • coming of age • teen romance • romance
With novels like Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' topping the charts, there's been a surge of teen romances flooding the market. Does 'Paper Towns' stand out?
john green • paper towns • coming of age • teen romance • romance
Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
the-forest-of-hands-and-teeth • carrie-ryan • the-dead-tossed-waves • horror • ya
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
the-forest-of-hands-and-teeth • carrie-ryan • the-dead-tossed-waves • horror • ya
The Gifted and Accelerated Reader:
As gifted kids' reading abilities surpass age-appropriate content, there are options for guiding them toward titles that will appeal to both readers and their parents.
gifted • accelerated • gifted and accelerated • gifted and accelerated reader • gifted kids
As gifted kids' reading abilities surpass age-appropriate content, there are options for guiding them toward titles that will appeal to both readers and their parents.
gifted • accelerated • gifted and accelerated • gifted and accelerated reader • gifted kids
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