Young Adult Literature in Action

Rose Brock, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, TX.

• AcknowledgmentsYA Author ContributorsIntroduction1—AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR LITERATUREDefining Young AdultsDefining Young Adults as IndividualsDefining Young Adult LiteratureAuthors in Action: On Writing YA by Kate HartHistory of Young Adult Literature in Action: Early Adult Books Read by Young PeopleMore Young Adult Literature History in Action: First Books Written for Young AdultsDefining Young Adult LiteratureClassic Young Adult TitlesDefining Young Adults through Reading Preferences, Interests, and ChoicesReading SurveysReading Survey QuestionsGoodreadsBook Format ChoicesReading Preferences and Gender RolesInclusivity, Diversity, and Own Voices in Young Adult LiteratureWe Need Diverse Books Organization (WNDB)Types of Diversity to Consider in Collection DevelopmentLibrarians in Action: Using a Diversity Audit to Guide Your Young Adult CollectionOwn Voice AuthorsInterview with Eric GansworthA Sample of Online Resources for Seeking Out and Selecting Inclusive Young Adult BooksInterview with Jason ReynoldsWorlds of WordsSelecting Books for Young AdultsLiterature in Action: Awards and Award ListsBest Lists by StateBest Fiction for Young AdultsYoung Adults' Choices ProjectLibrarians in Action!: Teen-Selected and Recommended Book ListsMargaret A. Edwards AwardQuick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersMichael L. Printz AwardPopular Paperbacks for Young AdultsOutstanding Books for the College BoundAlex AwardStonewall Book AwardsRainbow Book ListsCoretta Scott King Book AwardsThe Walter Dean Myers AwardPura Belpre AwardTomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book AwardAmericas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult LiteratureAsian/Pacific American Award for LiteratureThe American Indian Youth Literature AwardsThe Association of Jewish Libraries—Book AwardsArab American Book AwardsMildred L. Batchelder AwardLibrarians in Action!: Introducing Your YA Collection to ReadersPromoting Books and Authors with Young AdultsBooktubeInstagram, Book Blogs, and Building Other YA Book CommunitiesBook BlogsYoung Adult Literature–Focused PodcastsPromoting Young Adult Literature through Visual Literacy: Movies Based on Young Adult BooksAuthor VisitsAuthor Visits ChecklistSelecting an AuthorPromote, Promote, PROMOTE!Hosting the EventVirtual Author VisitsPromoting Young Adult Literature at Teen-Focused Author EventsProfessional Organizations with a Young Adult FocusConclusionProfessional Bibliographies for Book Selection, Reading Promotion, and Library ServicesAssignments in Action: Young Adults and Their Literature2—BOOK ACCESS THROUGH QUICK READS AND AUDIOBOOKSEffective Strategies for All Types of ReadersComic BooksGraphic NovelsPopular Categories of Graphic WorksSuperheroesLiterary AdaptationsFantasyMedia Adaptations and Tie-InsSlice-of-Life/School StoriesNonfictionMangaElectronic Graphic Novels and MangaGraphic Novels and Nonfiction in ActionProfessional Resources for Graphic Novels and Comic BooksLibrarians in Action: A Manga ClubFiction Series BooksEarly Series Books: A HistoryAuthors in Action: The Power of What If by Ally CarterAnthologies and Story CollectionsBenefits of Anthologies and Story CollectionsDiversity in Anthologies and Short Story CollectionsLibrarians in Action!: Using Student Preferences to Help Curate Teen Book ChoicesMagazinesPoetryPoems of Romantic LoveSports PoemsPoems about Teen Tragedy, Angst, and JoyPoems of HorrorLiterature in Action: Poetry Slams and Open Mics!Poems about NeighborhoodsHumorous PoemsPoems Written by Young AdultsClassic PoemsVerse NovelsAuthor in Action: Sonya SonesThe Case for Audiobooks: Examining and Expanding Teen Reading through ListeningAudiobooks as Tools of LiteracyAudiobooks Connect CulturesStudies of Audiobooks as Tools of Reading MotivationMaking a Case for Audiobooks and InstructionA Brief History of AudiobooksAudiobooks AwardsOdyssey AwardAmazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsThe AudieAudiobook ResourcesSound Learning ProjectSYNCGuys Read/ListenAudiobook Publishers You Need to KnowConclusionAssignments in Action: Quick Reads for Discussion3—CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTIONInterview with Nicola YoonCharacteristics of Contemporary Realistic Young Adult NovelsContemporary Realistic FictionHumor and Identity through Friendships, Family, and CommunitiesInterview with Adi AlsaidComing of Age, Friendships, Family, and CommunitiesDarker Contemporary Realistic FictionLove and Loss in Contemporary Realistic FictionInterview with Stephanie PerkinsLove StoriesLGBTQAI+ ExperiencesAuthor Interview with Nina LaCourLossGetting In on the Action: Sports, Adventure, and SurvivalSports StoriesAdventure/Survival StoriesAuthors in Action: Finding my Voice by Jeff ZentnerMysteries and ThrillersAuthors in Action: On Writing YA by E. LockhartLibrarians in Action!: Building Readers through RelationshipsBooktalkingA Checklist to Successful BooktalkingConclusionAssignments in Action: Realistic Fiction for Discussion4—HISTORICAL FICTIONCharacteristics of the Best Historical FictionInterview with Jennifer L. HolmSelecting Historical FictionNovels about War and ConflictsOther Historical Eras in the United StatesCapturing Stories from the Past from around the WorldAuthors in Action: On Writing Historical Fiction by Ruta SepetysAwards for Historical FictionScott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionNotable Social Studies Trade Books for Young PeopleJane Addams Children's Book AwardNational Book Award for Young People's LiteratureLibrarians in Action!: Exploring the World through BooksConclusionAssignments in Action: Historical Fiction for Discussion5—FANTASTIC FICTIONFantasyCharacteristics of High FantasyAmerican Fantasy and Science Fiction AwardsAndre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and FantasyNebula AwardBritish Literature Awards for YouthThe Carnegie MedalThe Costa Book AwardsAuthors of High Fantasy ClassicsSupernatural StoriesHarry Potter, a Wizard HeroAuthors in Action: On World Building by Neal ShustermanScience FictionContemporary Science Fiction Written for Young Adult ReadersAuthor in Action: Interview with Veronica RothLibrarians in Action!: Empowering Readers' ChoicesConclusionAssignments in Action: Fantastic Fiction for Discussion6—INFORMATIONAL BOOKSInterview with Kenneth C. DavisHistory in Action: First Newbery MedalRobert F. Sibert AwardYALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young AdultsThe Orbis Pictus AwardBiographies and AutobiographiesOther Biographical ChoicesAutobiographyOrganizing Biographies and AutobiographiesAuthors in Action: On Writing Nonfiction by Karen BlumenthalCreative Ways to Engage Readers with Informational BooksInterview with Candace FlemingOther Informational BooksFormat of Informational BooksReference Sources and ResearchA Research ProcessTen Classes of Dewey: Sample Titles000—Computer Science, Information & General Works100—Philosophy & Psychology200—Religion300—Social Sciences400—Language500—Pure Science600—Technology700—Arts & Recreation800—Literature900—History & GeographyPairing Informational Books with FictionConclusionAssignments in Action: Informational Books for Discussion7—THE FREEDOM TO READIntroductionDefinitions of Intellectual Freedom TermsInterview with David LevithanHistory in Action: Classic ChallengesMajor Stages in Handling Book ChallengesBe InformedBe PreparedUnderstand the Levels of Complaints and ChallengesInform Students, Teachers, Administrators, and Parents (The Learning Community)Q and A with Angie ThomasCelebrating Banned Books WeekLibrarians in Action!: Supporting Reading Rights and Other Reader AdvocacyWays Librarians Can Help in the Fight against CensorshipConclusionProfessional Resources about Intellectual FreedomAssignments in Action: The Freedom to Read for DiscussionReferencesIndex