Literature for young adults -- The history of young adult literature and the role of the classics -- Illustrated literature for young adults -- From the campfire to the stage: Traditional and scripted literature for young adults -- Speculative fiction: Fantasy, science fiction, horror -- Contemporary realistic fiction -- Literature across the curriculum: Historical fiction, nonfiction, and life stories -- Poetry
Summary
Literature and the young adult reader is written for pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, and media specialists. This book provides a fresh and exciting experience for readers as it leads them to the newest and best offerings of literature available for adolescents today
