Wild Things: YA Grown-Up discussion
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COOL! I had never heard of Alex Awards, love that idea.
I've never hard of Alex Awards, but am very aware of many "adult" books that I am pleased my children read. I think that's a good idea.
I just looked at some of the winners...neat!
I like the monsters with the books, and I think a YA awards folder is a great idea, and wanted to do something along those lines myself.Great find, Kandice!
Fiona wrote: "So maybe I can see a place for it. What does everyone else think? News and Awards folder? "I like that idea better! That a "yea" from me for News & Awards.
Is the Kite Runner YA? Because I don't really think of it as YA even though it was a phenomenal book!
I love you , Fiona!!!! I am so excited, I found it!! It will be my claim to fame.
YAY, the group pic has been updated... and it looks great!
Kathryn wrote: "Is the Kite Runner YA? Because I don't really think of it as YA even though it was a phenomenal book!"No, that's the thing with Alex Awards--the book is intended for a grown-up audience, however issues in the book have relevance for young adults. It may be that a young person in the book is raped, or orphaned, or goes through a coming-of-age trial. But I think because of the mature content a librarian, teacher, or bookseller would hesitate to recommend it to just any young person lest they get in trouble with the parents. Such a librarian/teacher/bookseller would in no way have gotten in trouble with my mom, who pretty much let me read anything I wanted. (Better I read about it in a book than experience such hardship in real life.) But there are more conservative parents out there.
I often read books which are not intended for Young Adults which have a distinct relevance to YA issues, growing up, etc. Arguably a lot of books which now are considered Classics (Dickens, Austen, Stevenson, etc.) deal with the same.
Oh, thanks Alethea. That explaination makes sense.
Kathryn wrote: "Is the Kite Runner YA? Because I don't really think of it as YA even though it was a phenomenal book!"I don't think she's saying it IS YA, but that it would be appropriate for that age. Probably beneficial in some way, as well.
lol, you're not at all modest now are you, Fiona. lol, jk! This group is my new favorite thing. I was looking for updates on tnbbc and the whole time I could only think about getting updated here instead.
Love Petals on the WindIt's so pretty:)
lol, nicely said, Fiona! This group is totally the bomb!!!
Plus, for you isn't a "bomb" expensive? So that means we can be posh, too, right???
Kandice wrote: "Love Petals on the WindIt's so pretty:)"
*blushes*
:)
I'm gonna do some research on that front Fiona and fill in on any major awards we may be missing...although I'm more at the 'tortoise' (read: old) speed and you're more like the hare so...slowly but surely.
Hey, incase anyone is interested in the last 24 hours (or since this group was formed) we have posted 1,182 posts, give or take a few. That is so crazy, considering how new this group is!
We are a bunch of postin' fools. We actually knew that coming in, but nice to know we aren't alone:P
lol, that is true. I have never posted in the random thread. I get intimidated by its largeness.
But it's just a lot of (us) little people:) We are NOT at all intimidating, just big mouths. (well, fingers!)
yeah, its all just nonsense :P you can jump in anywhere anytime.
*jump*I gradually realized this group was formed, like, yesterday. Kudos to everyone for making it seem like a well-established one.
Despite loving TTNBC, I always felt just a teensy bit lost there, so this group is great! Loving it already :) Thanks, Fiona!
Yeah, it is nice having a smaller group where you don't feel so overwhelmed. It's nice and cozy in here!
I started to check out TTNBC but I am intimidated.
Don't be intimated. It's a really fun group, but it is really active. I can't keep up with everything, but I do follow my favorite threads. You'll meet some really great people over there. Of course, it seems like most of them are already over here, but still... TNBBC is honestly a great group to be in.
Haha okay I'll give it another shot.
Another category that may come in handy later is YA Non-Fiction.
That's a good thought, Jamie, we'll see what Fiona thinks before adding.
I would totally vote for the pic w/ the monsters & books! I think it's perfect!
I love it! I think it's perfect! Thanks, Kandice! :)_
WOW!!!! I am loving this! Thanks sweet Fi!
Very nice revision of the rules, BTW. (I see we can still poke tongues)
yeah...just no GR8! LOL! TTYL BFFs!!!...that was an example of what NOT to do ;)
I love the new group pic! Great job ladies!
Kandice discovered it, and I agree - it's perfect! I love your new av, Jackie!
Thanks Lynlee, I think it suits us well!:)
Would it be okay to have a " Gay and Lesbian YA" folder? I know plenty of books and authors for that genre.
That'll be up to Fiona - she'll be checkin' in in the morning.
Love the Wild Things pic!!! I saw a preview for a non-animated "Where the Wild Things Are" movie will be coming out soon...looks like fun.Would also like to see a folder for non-fiction. Might help homeschoolers and homework seekers find the perfect books.
I just want to say that I love this group! There are so many YA books that I have never heard of. I have a LOT of reading to do!!
Wild Things: YA Grown-Up
Books mentioned in this topic
Bloodwood (other topics)The Hunger Games (other topics)
The Middle Place (other topics)
The Shadow of the Wind (other topics)
City of Thieves (other topics)
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I agree a "series" folder would eat up a lot of other folders (very monster-like), so stick to categorizing by content.
A book may be put under the Classics thread if it can be deemed timeless and universal, i.e. are people reading it a hundred years later? or if it's not yet that old, can we reasonably expect that a hundred years from its publication, people will still be reading it?
Anything with magic/mythical creatures/futuristic technology drops into Fantasy/Sci Fi.
Question: Can there be a sort of Alex Awards-type folder? Alex Awards are given to books written for adults which have special relevance to Young Adults. We could call it Grown-Up Books for YA, or something like that. I would think The Kite Runner, The Shadow of the Wind, and City of Thieves would fall into that category.