Previews, Reviews, and Collection Development
This month, Library Journal is spotlighting debut novels, which are also a mainstay of teen literature. It may be hard to believe, but there once was a time when Stephenie Meyer and John Green were not household names. Green’s debut, Looking for Alaska (2005), won the coveted Printz Award and is not the only first [...]
Although February is the shortest month of the year, it certainly has the rest of the calendar beat in the holiday ratio: Valentine’s, Mardi Gras, and President’s Day (not to mention Groundhog’s Day) offer readers many reasons to celebrate. Here is a little-bit-of-everything to make your month a fabulous one. Love Under the Sea Merfolk [...]
Reading nonfiction can sometimes feel like eating your vegetables. You know it is good for you, but finding just the right preparation can be a challenge. This year, we are lucky to have had a wealth of great, true stories out to choose from. Here are just a few of the year’s best offerings. Aronson, [...]
Every year, it feels more difficult to declare any group of books for teens to be the “best,” particularly when considering the appeal to an adult audience. Best for whom? Best at what? Nevertheless, in a field crowded with superlatives, these ten stand out. Whether through quality prose or the flawless execution of an ambitious [...]
As it does in many things, size matters in the book world, and some books are just bigger than others. In this context, “big” can mean the book has a hefty page length, larger-than-life press, or sizable footsteps in which to follow. Enjoy some of the biggest teen books of the year. Bick, Ilsa J. [...]
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