Rocked by Romance: A Guide to Teen Romance Fiction (Genreflecting Advisory Series) [Hardcover]

Carolyn Carpan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1591580226 | ISBN-13: 978-1591580225 | Publication Date: April 30, 2004

Crushes, flirting, infatuation, first love, budding sexuality-romance, and all the angst that goes with it, is the number one preoccupation of the teen years. Publishers of YA fiction are well aware of this. In fact it is hard to find a YA novel that doesn't contain at least a touch of romance. But the teen romance differs substantially from adult romance fiction, and in this genre it is often difficult to match teens with the right books. How do you find the right romance for your teen readers? Carpan identifies more than 500 stories of love and romance that are in print or commonly available in libraries; and organizes them according to teen reader preferences—from humorous and historical romance, to issues romance, paranormal, and romantic suspense. After a brief plot summary, the author notes important appeal features of the books, such as a fast-paced story, a charming protagonist, or an evocative setting. In addition she provides information about award winners and series, research materials, and a list for a core collection. You'll even find profiles of some of your favorite YA romance authors in this guide. Readers' advisors who work with teens will find this book invaluable; and teen readers may also enjoy using the guide. Grades 5-12

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?Carpan's book is not only an excellent tool for reader's advisory on teen romance fiction, but a guide for teen readers' advisory in general and should be in any library that serves teens.?-VOYA

Book Description

Identifies and describes more than 500 stories of love and romance that are in print or commonly available in libraries, and organizes them according to teen reader preferences—from humorous and historical romance, to issues romance, paranormal, and romantic suspense.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (April 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591580226
• ISBN-13: 978-1591580225
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,764,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resouce for librarians, writers and parents!, September 22, 2008

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This review is from: Rocked by Romance: A Guide to Teen Romance Fiction (Genreflecting Advisory Series) (Hardcover)

Great resource for those looking for a pretty comprehensive guide to YA romance. Gives rating, ISBN # and catagorizes them nicely. Well done.