Young Adult Literature in Action

A Librarian's Guide

von Rose Brock

264 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The fourth edition of Young Adult Literature in Action retains its popular genre organization to teach library and information science students and professional librarians how to select quality books for young adults.Showcasing the best and most up-to-date young adult literature, this well-regarded textbook provides a survey of YA lit for undergraduate and graduate students seeking licensures and degrees leading to careers working with young adults in school and public libraries. Valuable resources include updated "Librarians in Action" sections for each chapter as well as new:· collaborative activities· featured books· special topics and programs· selected awards and celebrations· historical connections· recommended resources· issues for discussion· assignment suggestionsSpecial emphasis is placed on the role of book formats and the relevance of librarians serving both younger and older teen populations. Middle-grade recommendations and authors are also featured in each chapter, and book recommendation lists include middle-grade titles. Updated information on new media applications such as audiobooks and social media and an increased focus on graphic novels and manga make this edition the most timely and comprehensive young adult literature textbook available.

• Reihe: Library and Information Science Text Series
• Themen: Lexika Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaften / Museumskunde Erwerb und Aufbau von Sammlungen
• ISBN: 9798216169956
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.09.2026
• Größe: 178 x 254 mm
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc