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Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles.This third edition of Young Adult Literature in Action draws on the success of the previous two editions authored by Rosemary Chance, updating and expanding on them to meet the needs of today's librarians and library science students. It includes a new focus on diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations and is an ideal resource for teaching young adult literature courses.Organized by major genre divisions, this easy-to-use book includes new information on timely topics such as audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels. Each chapter includes revised and updated information on collaborative activities, featured books, special topics and programs, selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, author comments, and assignment suggestions. Further updates include citations of exemplary young adult books and award winners, references, websites, and a bibliography.

Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles.This third edition of Young Adult Literature in Action draws on the success of the previous two editions authored by Rosemary Chance, updating and expanding on them to meet the needs of today's librarians and library science students. It includes a new focus on diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations and is an ideal resource for teaching young adult literature courses.Organized by major genre divisions, this easy-to-use book includes new information on timely topics such as audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels. Each chapter includes revised and updated information on collaborative activities, featured books, special topics and programs, selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, author comments, and assignment suggestions. Further updates include citations of exemplary young adult books and award winners, references, websites, and a bibliography.

Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles.This third edition of Young Adult Literature in Action draws on the success of the previous two editions authored by Rosemary Chance, updating and expanding on them to meet the needs of today's librarians and library science students. It includes a new focus on diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations and is an ideal resource for teaching young adult literature courses.Organized by major genre divisions, this easy-to-use book includes new information on timely topics such as audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels. Each chapter includes revised and updated information on collaborative activities, featured books, special topics and programs, selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, author comments, and assignment suggestions. Further updates include citations of exemplary young adult books and award winners, references, websites, and a bibliography.

The fourth edition of Young Adult Literature in Action retains its popular genre organization to teach library and information science students and professional librarians how to select quality books for young adults.Showcasing the best and most up-to-date young adult literature, this well-regarded textbook provides a survey of YA lit for undergraduate and graduate students seeking licensures and degrees leading to careers working with young adults in school and public libraries. Valuable resources include updated “Librarians in Action” sections for each chapter as well as new:· collaborative activities· featured books· special topics and programs· selected awards and celebrations· historical connections· recommended resources· issues for discussion· assignment suggestionsSpecial emphasis is placed on the role of book formats and the relevance of librarians serving both younger and older teen populations. Middle-grade recommendations and authors are also featured in each chapter, and book recommendation lists include middle-grade titles. Updated information on new media applications such as audiobooks and social media and an increased focus on graphic novels and manga make this edition the most timely and comprehensive young adult literature textbook available.

The fourth edition of Young Adult Literature in Action retains its popular genre organization to teach library and information science students and professional librarians how to select quality books for young adults.Showcasing the best and most up-to-date young adult literature, this well-regarded textbook provides a survey of YA lit for undergraduate and graduate students seeking licensures and degrees leading to careers working with young adults in school and public libraries. Valuable resources include updated “Librarians in Action” sections for each chapter as well as new:· collaborative activities· featured books· special topics and programs· selected awards and celebrations· historical connections· recommended resources· issues for discussion· assignment suggestionsSpecial emphasis is placed on the role of book formats and the relevance of librarians serving both younger and older teen populations. Middle-grade recommendations and authors are also featured in each chapter, and book recommendation lists include middle-grade titles. Updated information on new media applications such as audiobooks and social media and an increased focus on graphic novels and manga make this edition the most timely and comprehensive young adult literature textbook available.