Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide

by Rose Brock

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Textbooks

240 pages, Paperback

Published June 14, 2019

Reviews

[Kieraanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting look into the world of YA literature. I read this as part of my class on Children's and Young Adult Literature. While it was not as approachable as the Children's Lit equivalent, I did enjoy some of the lengthy lists of descriptions with samples of different types of books. However, it did hamper the speed with which I read the text as I found myself stopping every few books to look one of them up and add it to my TBR pile. ;) That said, the lists could have been shorter or included as an appendix or something and the informational text would have flowed better. Also, there were a few too many typos and editorial errors I thought for a college text.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid textbook with some careful, helpful commentary on managing a modern library collection. Especially enjoyed the sections on stereotypes and harmful tropes and the section on book challenges at the end

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book provided a lot of tangible book lists and suggestions as well as the history of a lot of aspects of librarianship, many points felt outdated and not as relatable to everyday librarianship as I would have liked.

[Valerie Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

"oral storytelling is a powerful means of connection because it fosters empathy and expands the imagination of listeners"

[Allison Haehnel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relevant for library students. Filled with book recommendations, practical library events, and reconsideration advice.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

East to read for a text book!

[Breen · Rating 4 out of 5]

School textbook

[Leanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of the information in this text is common knowledge, but Brock provides some good suggestions on intellectual freedom.