Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (Library and Information Science Text Series) - Softcover

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Brock, Rose

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9781440866937: Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (Library and Information Science Text Series)
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ISBN 10: 1440866937 ISBN 13: 9781440866937
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2019

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Rose Brock, PhD, is Associate Professor at Sam Houston State University, USA, where she teaches children's and young adult literature in the Library Science and Technology Department. She is the cofounder of the North Texas Teen Book Festival, the largest library-run book festival for young people in the country. Dr. Brock was awarded the Scholastic Library Publishing Award by the American Library Association and the Siddie Joe Johnson Award for Outstanding Service to Youth by the Texas Library Association.

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Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1440866937
ISBN 13 
9781440866937
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
240
Rating
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