Get to know adolescents and the literature that interests them through:

• Exploration of the contemporary needs of adolescents -- covered in Chapter 2.
• Commitment to diversity-  developed in every chapter’s discussions of diversity and multicultural literature.
• Graphic novels, comic books, horror, humor, and other non-traditional literature --which provide excellent motivation for reluctant young readers.

Learn what makes a Young Adult title great:

• Reviewing and Evaluating Young Adult Literature - in Chapter 2, preparing teachers to select the finest examples of YAL.
• Considerations for Selecting Young Adult Literature features - help teachers evaluate the literature.
• Recommended Books for Young Adults -  features in each chapter to help teachers choose the best titles for your students.