Teen Genreflecting

by Diana Tixier Herald

Because genre literature is extremely popular with teens, it provides educators with an important avenue for encouraging and broadening reading skills and enjoyment. This book is filled with the information you need to tap into this window of opportunity. Herald's guide covers nearly 1,400 titles and authors for the genres of historical novels, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, horror, adventure, sports, romance, and contemporary novels. Several subgenres are included; as for example, those listed under problem novels in the contemporary section. Titles cover the topics of death, suicide, self-destruction, mental illness, pregnancy, teen parents, incest, physical challenges, and missing-teen syndrome. Librarians, teachers, parents, and booksellers will find this guide an invaluable aid for locating the right books for teens.

Genres: Young Adult, Books About Books, Reference

134 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1997

About the author

I've had a lifelong passion for fiction and for putting people together with books. I never learned how to read, I just knew how from a very young age. I was thrilled to start kindergarten since I was sure I would find some books I hadn't read yet. I usually read between 300 and 500 books a year, mostly science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thrillers, romance, historical,and YA.

I write books about books. I get so much pleasure out of reading I want to share great reads with others. I started a web page in 1996 to serve as an update to my books or a preview to future editions. Many of my GoodReads reviews are drafts of the annotations I will be using in future editions of Genreflecting, Teen Genreflecting, Fluent in Fantasy, Strictly Science Fiction, or the yet unnamed guide to paranormal fiction.

My husband and I live in a sustainable earthship home we built on the edge of a remote Rocky Mountain canyon. We have 2 adult bio-kids and several who joined our family through fostering. We have grandchildren who love to read, too. Yay!

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

More for building a collection than for actual reader's advisory, because subject is the main filter. Never mind pacing, pov, length, tone, inclusion of mature content - some of that info. can be found in some of the individual listings, but those considerations are definitely assumed to be insignificant. Iow, 'what's it about' is all that matters....

That being said, I did get a few titles to add to my to-read lists.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though a little bit dated in the lists of books (publication was in 2003) the beginning chapters are a good foundation for anyone interested in ya literature.


(I was required to read the first couple chapters of this book as a part of my Library Science Graduate Class, Materials for Young Adults)

[Jessica]

This book is a great resource for YA collections. Each chapter presents a different genre and it covers the fact that some books fall into more than one genre. Helpful introductions to the genres and solid annotations make these lists great starting points for developing or maintaining a YA collection.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good reference book that describes the various genres in young adult literature. It also includes useful recommendations of books to read in each genre. A must for anyone interested in learning more about YA fiction.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great suggestions!

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but far from thorough. Many titles came to mind that were left out.