A brief history of teens and reading in libraries -- Why teens need to read, why they want to read -- What is readers' advisory, and why is readers' advisory for teens different? -- Tips for the generalist : what to do if you have not read teen fiction since you were a teen -- Opening the readers' advisory interview -- Detecting interest -- Articulating appeal -- Readers' advisory for homework assignments -- Readers' advisory by proxy -- Beyond lists : using resources to move past award winners -- Creating resource lists for staff -- Indirect readers' advisory and marketing
Summary
A guide to help readers' advisors serve teens. Offers techniques to connect with teens on their own terms, provides tips on creating a positive advisory experience, and includes "sure bets" lists, thematic reading lists, and sources of reviews
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-149) and index
