Author's Insights: Turning Teenagers into Readers and Writers - Softcover

Gallo, Donald

9780867092943: Author's Insights: Turning Teenagers into Readers and Writers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0867092947 ISBN 13: 9780867092943

Publisher: Heinemann, 1992

Many books and articles have been published in recent years about what teenagers should read and how literature should be taught to teenagers; these ideas and proposals have generated much discussion, but it has not changed the fact that most teenagers don't love to read. In all of this, no one has asked the opinions of those writers whose books focus on teenagers as their main audience -- the very writers kids read and identify with. Because of their unique viewpoint, this select group of authors has much to contribute to the discussion. They express their opinions on the value of the classics, motivating students to read, discussing books, examining controversial issues, teaching science fiction and poetry and the many ways to teach students to write more effectively.

This book is a refreshing look at young adult reading, and one that will be enjoyed by teachers as well as parents.

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About the Author:

When he is not teaching courses in writing or literature for young adults at Central Connecticut State University, Don Gallo is usually corresponding with authors or reading manuscripts for his next collection of short stories or plays or essays. Among his anthologies for teenagers are Sixteen, Visions, Connections, and Center Stage. He is also the editor of Speaking for Ourselves and the author of Presenting Richard Peck.

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