Young Adult Literature

In my years of experience as a middle and high school English Literature teacher, I have also found that teens that read for pleasure have a better grip on the social challenges that arise during the teenage years.

Ten years ago it would have been considered immature and silly for an adult to read a novel intended for a teenage audience. Not anymore.

The hot trend used to be wizards and vampires; now the hot new trend among young adult literature is a post-apocalyptic world.

This essay gives a clear description of what separates Young Adult Literature from other genres.

An interview with Dave Gallagher, Young Adult Director at the New Albany (Ohio) Public Library, provides sources for finding out quality works for Young Adults, and discusses trends in the organization of libraries to retain young adult readers.

A review of the Twilight book series, with special emphasis on just why it is possibly the most forgettable story ever told in the history of the literary tradition. Also, unfortunately, why it won't be forgotten.

Looking for a good book to buy the young adult girl in your life? Try one of these great reads.

Since its birth, Science Fiction literature has had a hard time proving its worth, especially in Young Adult Literature, but Science Fiction is a valid literary form for expressing young adult concerns.

Opinion piece on the mistake that is censoring literature for young adults too heavily.

Pick up a YA book, you might be surprised.

Lauren Kate hooked readers with the first two novels of her Fallen series and now delves deeper into the story of star-crossed lovers, Luce and Daniel.

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I am not a 15 year old girl and I surely do not believe a man can transform into a werewolf. I am, however, a 26 year old woman who wants to believe in vampires named Edward Cullen. How did this all start and why do more than just teenagers like it?

If you or someone you know really likes Twilight this is the list to look at when trying to find the perfect gift for them becuase there is so much to choose from from accessories, clothing, to books.

Melinda Sordino starts off her high school career hated by all former friends and strangers after calling the cops on her first big party.

Here is a list of the top 5 books I would recommend for teens

Written for my Young Adult Literature class, we were asked to review and compare two novels giving the pros and cons of each novel's genre and how the novel compared to that genre.

This is a list of the book included in the Florida Teens Read list for the 2009-2010 school year. It includes summaries, ratings and notes of grade level appropriateness.

The poem develops as a dedication to all individuals that makes their life meaningful and colorful in their years of being with books and friends.

Teens and tweens are an advertiser's dream. Who says they don't read? They are the new voices with their own ideas and urban literature booklist.

Twilight is a very popular young adult novel which was recently turned into an equally successful movie. Its popularity can be attributed to its unique premise, a vampire + human love story.

In this article, I provide 5 exemplary books for young adults.

Speak is a great young-adult novel that should be read by educators and parents, due to its controversial topic and accurate depiction of teenage life.

Here is a list of books that will make good gifts for your teenager!

Bray's second book, Rebel Angels, is a gripping and seductive blend of history, fantasy, and adventure.

Considerations for using the novel Go Ask Alice in a classroom.