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LiBretto, Ellen V.; Barr, Catherine – 2002
This handbook is a practical guide to the selection of high-interest, low-reading-level books and Web sites that will inspire a love of reading in teenagers who fall within the category of reluctant readers. It is especially useful for professionals in school and public libraries charged with building collections of suitable titles for these…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, High Interest Low Vocabulary Books
Peer reviewedJones, Patrick – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1994
Reviews magazines suitable for young adults. Highlights include considering appropriate demographics and/or local standards when selecting titles; top-selling magazines to middle school, high school, and public libraries; ordering information; adult magazines for consideration; tabloids; and "zines", or personal newsletters/small…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Demography, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Gorman, Michele – School Library Journal, 2002
Defines graphic novels as meatier and longer comic books and discusses their appeal for teens. Lists online and print sources of reviews; explains how to build a collection; and includes an annotated bibliography of 30 titles suitable for a middle school or high school library's core collection or for a public library's teen collection. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comics (Publications)
Download full textFronius, Sandra K. – 1993
The purpose of this study was to determine the reading interests of the young adult participants in the summer reading program at Medina County District Library (Ohio). Findings were compared to research done in other locations and to current bibliographies of recommended reading for young adults. The study looked at a systematic sample of reader…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Library Services
Campbell, Patty – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Examines Margaret Edwards' contribution to young adult services against the backdrop of contemporary ideas and practices. The following issues of young adult librarianship are discussed: Edwards and young adult literature; the balance between readers' advisory and reference services; and the role of the young adult librarian. (JLB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Librarians, Library History
Selverstone, Harriet – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses the role of public and school libraries in helping adolescents deal with the problems and issues they face, including sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and gender roles. Outside resources are discussed; collection development and selection policies are considered; and 15 information sources on sexuality are listed.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources
