Literature for Today's Young Adults (8th Edition) | 
| Authors: Alleen Pace Nilsen, Kenneth L. Donelson
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 18758
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 512
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 1
ISBN: 0205593232
Dewey Decimal Number: 028.55
EAN: 9780205593231
ASIN: 0205593232
Publication Date: April 17, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Condition: Brand new, Hardcover. Instructor's copy. Identical content.
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Book Description
Renowned authors Alleen Nilsen and Ken Donelson offer a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to young adult literature framed within a rich literary, historical, and social context. It also provides teachers with criteria for evaluating books of all genres, from poetry and nonfiction to mysteries, science fiction, and horror. Coverage of timely issues, such as pop culture and mass media, helps teachers connect with students' lives outside the classroom. Young adult literature framed within a rich literary, historical, and social context. It also provides teachers with criteria for evaluating books of all genres, from poetry and nonfiction to mysteries, science fiction, and horror. Coverage of timely issues, such as pop culture and mass media, helps teachers connect with students' lives outside the classroom. Young Adult Literature.
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 Useful for Middle/ High School Librarians September 20, 2007
I bought this book for a class in selecting YA literature. The book gives practical information but, some of the websites mentioned are no longer available.
An Excellent Resource July 1, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one textbook I actually enjoy reading! If you are interested in Young Adult literature, either from an educator's or a parental perspective, this book is a great place to learn more. Of course, being a textbook, there is a section on the history of the genre, but it's actually interesting. But the best feature of this book is the the Focus Boxes which list current titles with brief summaries as examples of each format and genre. Also useful is a chronological list of award-winning books which appears near the beginning of the book. This is one text I plan to keep, then replace with newer editions as they are published.
 Excellent Resource for anyone interested in YA Lit January 30, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This textbook type book is an easy read, full of information regarding young adult characteristics in appealing writings, the growth and development of young adult literature and excellent listings, bibliographies and related web sites. Anyone working with young adults and literature will find this book a treasure.
A very good resource. July 25, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Literature for Today's Young Adults, by Aleen Pace Nilsen and Kenneth L. Donelson, Sixth Edition. I purchased this book for a class in adolescent literature, and have found to be the book very good and very thorough. The book includes many chapters about modern adolescent literature and their various controversies. Besides being an interesting book, I found it very thorough because it includes varied points of view, and includes many articles written by the authors themselves who write novels for young adults.
Literature for Today's Young Adults July 10, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Having graduated from high school in 1979, I found my insights into teen literature to be prehistoric at best. As a "utility classroom teacher," I have to keep up with a variety of subjects. This book is a great help to anyone who needs to get a grasp of Young Adult literature, an important topic.
In an age when teens face, more than ever, the difficult issues the world places at their door, (drug and alcohol usage, sexuality, health and family conflict)any teacher entering the reading classroom should be familiar with literature that is current, educational and helpful. This volume provides insight into current authors and trends in Young Adult literature, as well as reviewing "old standards" and interviewing authors. It is an extremely helpful book for anyone who must not only educate but also provide guidance.
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