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1	Best in Children's Books: The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1966-72 by Zena Sutherland When the Center for Children's Books was established at the University of Chicago in 1945 one of its goals in setting up a collection of trade books written for children was the evaluation and analysis of books in terms of uses, appeals, and literary quality. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, which grew out of a memorandum that ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
2	Picture Writing by Anastasia Suen Successful children's writing demands the ability to create vivid images with just a few words. This hands-on guide gives writers the tools they need to craft evocative characters, settings and plots fueled by the power of description. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
3	The Ultimate Teen Book Guide by Daniel Hahn (Editor), Leonie Flynn (Editor), Susan Reuben (Editor) Stuck for something to read? Whether you're searching for a book to blow your mind and change your life, or just a light read for the beach, "The Ultimate Teen Book Guide "is the perfect place to start. The book includes recommendations from teen reviewers and your favorite authors--over 700 books total--so prepare to be inspired! Whether you ... see all copies from $14.36!
4	Literature for Today's Young Adults by Kenneth L Donelson 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 ... see all copies from $81.36!
5	Serving Teens Through Readers' Advisory by Heather Booth Getting teens to read for fun is the ultimate challenge, yet research shows that it improves skills in grammar and spelling while expanding vocabularies. Accessible and encouraging for beginners and an informative refreshers for those more experienced, this hands-on expert guide addresses teens' unique needs with practical tools and concrete ... see all copies from $43.20!
6	Teaching the Selected Works of Walter Dean Myers by Connie S Zitlow Walter Dean Myers is recognized as one of young adult literature's most gifted authors. Yet his resume can seem almost too long. Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award and the Michael L. Printz Award, he has penned over 100 titles across a wide variety of genres. "Teaching the Selected Works of Walter Dean Myers" guides you through some of Myers' ... see all copies from $16.80!
7	Children's Book Awards International: A Directory of Awards and Winners, from Inception Through 1990 by Laura Smith see all copies from $5.60!
8	The Newbery/Printz Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Award Winners and Honor Books by John T Gillespie, Ph.D., Corinne J Naden A comprehensive guide to the influential Newbery and Printz awards for children's and young adult literature, providing information on each year's winners and honor books, and on the awards themselves and the librarians for whom they are named. For each award-winning book, there is a plot summary, list of characters and themes, background on the ... see all copies from $90.00!
9	Passions and Pleasures: Essays and Speeches about Literature and Libraries by Michael Cart Michael Cart is probably the most prominent spokesperson and authority on young adult literature in the U.S. He is the past president of both YALSA and ALAN, teaches YA Lit at UCLA, writes a literary criticism column, Cart Blanche, for ALA Booklist, and travels and speaks widely. This book is a collection of some of his favorite essays that will ... see all copies from $50.40!
10	Conflict and Connection: The Psychology of Young Adult Literature by Sharon A Stringer In Conflict and Connection, Sharon Stringer offers a valuable cross-disciplinary view of how the lives of characters in fiction reflect the growth and behavioral stages of adolescents. see all copies from $22.80!
11	Hit List for Young Adults 2: Frequently Challenged Books by Teri S Lesesne, Rosemary Chance, Chris Crutcher (Foreword by) Featuring 20 "hot button" books including 11 new titles, this book presents a who's who of young adult writers including Salinger, Cormier, Chbosky, and Blume. With a profile of each book that includes its plot and characters, related materials and published reviews, awards and prizes, and Web and audiovisual resources, you will be prepared to ... see all copies from $38.40!
12 view cover	David Almond: Memory and Magic by Don Latham David Almond: Memory and Magic discusses how Almond's major themes relate specifically to the development of selfhood in his adolescent characters, and explores the four major themes that are evident in all of his works: magical realism, death, memory, and imagination. A chronology, extensive bibliography, afterword, and index round out this text ... see all copies from $48.00!
13 view cover	Volume 2: Joanna Cole to Jack Gantos by E Russell Primm, E Russell Primm III Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Two of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children— from Joanna Cole to Jack Gantos. Every entry ... see all copies from $1.99!
14 view cover	Honey for a Teen's Heart: Using Books to Communicate with Teens by Gladys M Hunt, Barbara Hampton Find out what makes a good book, discern between good, better, and best, and then select from over three hundred recommendations in this updated version. see all copies from $11.69! signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Young Adult Literature and the New Literary Theories: Developing Critical Readers in Middle School by Anna O Soter see all copies from $27.54!
16 view cover	Book Bridges for ESL Students: Using Young Adult and Children's Literature to Teach ESL by Suzanne Elizabeth Reid Books written for children or teens can serve as a valuable teaching tool for language attractive illustrations and easy vocabulary deal with familiar situations, so that language is acquired easily and the students maintain a high degree of interest. Book Bridges is a complete teaching resource, replete with activities, suggested materials for ... see all copies from $45.00!
17 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing for Young Adults by Deborah Perlberg "Gather aroundits story time!" This comprehensive guide introduces aspiring storytellers to the ins and outs of writing fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Information includes an overview of writing, from dialogue and point of view to plot, setting, and character construction; choosing an agent and publisher; marketing the finished work, ... see all copies from $15.26!
18 view cover	Teen-Centered Book Club: Readers Into Leaders by B Kunzel Here is every thing you need to start, revive or expand your teen book club-and turn readers into leaders. see all copies from $48.00!
19 view cover	Walter Dean Myers: A Literary Companion by Mary Ellen Snodgrass Walter Dean Myers, preeminent author of teen fiction biography and verse, refines the image of black characters that are frequently trivialized or vilified in juvenile literature, advertising, television, and film. This volume introduces readers to both the writer and his work, with an emphasis on the characters, dates, events, motifs, and themes. ... see all copies from $47.94!
20 view cover	Cyclopedia of Young Adult Authors-3 Vol. Set by Salem Press Cyclopedia of Young Adult Authors offers young adult readers a way to appreciate the lives and works of a group of fiction writers who target young adults as their audience. From the basic appreciation of two hundred and fifty authors? lives and works, the editors have constructed a multifaceted reference book for young adults to use in the ... see all copies from $337.50!
21	High-Interest Books for Teens: A Guide to Book Reviews and Biographical Sources by Adele Sarkissian see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	Lost Masterworks of Young Adult Literature by Connie S Zitlow (Editor) Lost Masterworks of Young Adult Literature brings to the attention of librarians, teachers, and publishers, works of young adult literature that are considered to be worthy of a far wider readership than they currently receive. A compilation of 26 essays, each focusing on an individual work of literature or on a series of books treated as one, has ... see all copies from $43.80!
23 view cover	500 Great Books for Teens by Anita Silvey "500 Great Books for Teens" is divided into 21 sections, including adventure and survival, horror, graphic novels, humor, mystery, and poetry, each with additional reading lists. see all copies from $23.40!
24 view cover	Reviving Reading: School Library Programming, Author Visits and Books That Rock! by Alison M G Follos, Jack Gantos (Foreword by) Drawing on her long experience as a school librarian the author uses this middle school library programming book to focus on the goal of promoting free voluntary reading through innovative workshops, staff training, collection development and collaborative curricular planning. Foreword by Jack Gantos. see all copies from $38.40!
25 view cover	Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature by Alleen Pace Nilsen, Nilsen Don L F Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature shows how authors of young adult literature use the creation of names for people, places, events, inventions, animals, and imaginary concepts as one of their most important literary techniques. see all copies from $54.00!

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