The Teen Reader's Advisor (Teens @ the Library) (Teens @ the Library) [Paperback]

RoseMary Honnold (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555705510 | ISBN-13: 978-1555705510 | Publication Date: October 26, 2006 | Edition: 1

Talking to teens can be tough. Figuring out how to deliver effective reader s advisory to this uniquely challenging group can be even tougher for young adult librarians and school media specialists. This important new book addresses the challenges of reader s advisory for teens who often don t know what s available, aren t sure what they want, and may even be embarrassed to ask for it. Here s the insight you need to explore the qualities, attitudes and resources that make teen-centered reader s advisory effective; investigate the characteristics of quality YA reader s advisory; take an extensive look at YA literature and ten prominent teen book awards programs; or access well-researched lists of genre authors, YA literature formats, and lists of fiction titles (10 for each topic) on the topics most requested by teens, parents, and teachers. Whether you re directly involved in reader s advisory for teens, or you re looking for support in collection development and outreach, this new guide, written by an insightful, experienced YA Services Coordinator will give you great ideas for connecting with your teen patrons.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Honnold's book is a useful and user-friendly guide to young adult literature. The first part deals with the challenges of working with teens, from developing a rapport and dealing with the more conservative adults in their lives, to marketing a YA collection to its audience. The author's descriptions of the major awards and lists relating to the literature as well as the list of print and online reader's advisory resources are sure to be helpful. Part two consists of subject and genre lists. Each one has at least 10 titles. The annotations are excellent, consisting of a short plot summary that includes the age and gender of the main character and the setting. Potentially objectionable language, sexual content, and violence that might limit the audience are noted along with any awards the book may have won. Extensive author and title indexes and a list of references complete the volume. Because it is so up-to-date, this volume will prove invaluable to anyone working with teens. It would also be a great addition to the YA area, for teens to look through on their own.—Michele Capozzella, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
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Review

Recommended to all RA services and school librarians. --Collection Bulletin, Volume 27 Issue 1

Will prove invaluable to anyone working with teens. --School Library Journal, March 2007

A terrific addition to any YA librarian's reference shelf. --Library Journal, April 15, 2007

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 491 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers; 1 edition (October 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555705510
• ISBN-13: 978-1555705510
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,745,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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