TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
CHAPTER 1 Understanding Young Adults and Young Adult Literature
Definition of Young Adulthood
Definition of Young Adult Literature
History of Young Adult Literature
The Benefits and Values of Young Adult Literature
Evaluating and Selecting Young Adult Literature
Know the Reader
Know the Books
Reliable Selection Sources
Research on Young Adult Literature
Approaches to Interpreting Young Adult Literature
References
CHAPTER 2 Learning about Books
Elements of Fiction
Plot
Characters
Setting
Theme
Style
Fictional Literary Forms
Novel
Short Story
Picture Book
Graphic Novel
Balance and Variety in Book Selections
Genres of Literature
References
PART II GENRES OF LITERATURE
CHAPTER 3 Realistic Fiction
Definition and Description
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction
Topics of Realistic Fiction
Families
Peers
Romance and Sexuality
Coming of Age
Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Behavioral Challenges
Communities
Adventure and Survival
Sports
Mysteries
References
Recommended Books
CHAPTER 4 Modern Fantasy
Definition and Description
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy
Types of Modern Fantasy
Modern Folktales
Magical Realism
Stories of the Supernatural
Special Fantasy Situations
Historical Fantasy
Quest Adventures
Science Fiction
References
Recommended Books
CHAPTER 5 Historical Fiction
Definition and Description
Evaluation and Selection
Topics in Historical fiction
Themes in Historical Fiction
Periods of History in Fiction
Beginnings of Civilization up to 3000 B.C.
Civilizations of the Ancient World, 3000 B.C. to 600 A.D.
Civilizations of the Medieval World, 600 to1500
Emergence of Modern Nations, 1500 to 1800
Development of Industrial Society, 1800-1914
World Wars in the Twentieth Century. 1914 to 1945
Post-World War II Era, 1945 to 1980s
References
Recommended Books
CHAPTER 6 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books
Definition and Description
Elements of Nonfiction
Reading Nonfiction
Formats of Nonfiction for Young Adults
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction
Types of Biographies
Authentic Biography
Fictionalized Biography
Biographical Fiction
Topics of Informational Books
Biological Science
Physical Science
Social Science
Applied Science
Humanities
References
Recommended Books
CHAPTER 7 Poetry and Plays
SECTION ONE: Poetry
Definition and Description
Types of Poetry Books
Anthologies of Poetry
Poetry Books by a Single Poet
Thematic Poetry Books
Single Illustrated Poetry Books
Elements of Poetry
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry
Poetry Types and Forms
Poetry in the Classroom
Teachers Reading Poetry Aloud to Students
Students Listening To and Saying Poems
Choral Poetry
Students Reading Poetry
Students Writing Poems SECTION TWO: Plays
Definition and Description
Evaluation and Selection
Types of Plays
References
Recommended Poetry Books
Recommended Books of Plays
CHAPTER 8 Multicultural and International Literature
SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature
Definition and Description
Values of Multicultural Literature for Young Adults
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature
Types of Multicultural Literature
African American Literature
Asian American Literature
Jewish Literature
Latino Literature
Native American Literature
SECTION TWO: International Literature
Definition and Description
Values of International Literature for Young Adults
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature
International Books by World Regions
References
Recommended Multicultural Books
Recommended International Books
PART III LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 9 Teaching Strategies
Experiencing Literature
Reading Aloud by Teachers
Book Selection
Preparation
Reading Aloud Effectively
Booktalks
Independent Reading by Students
Assigned Reading
Literature Anthologies
Text Sets
Literature Across the Curriculum
Films Based on Young Adult Books
Responding to Literature
Book Discussions
Critical Thinking
Written Response
Literary Works as Writing Models
Newspapers and Newsletters
Traditional Book Reports
Creative Drama
Readers' Theatre
Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts
Jackdaws
References
CHAPTER 10 Resistant Readers and Young Adult Literature
Identifying Resistant Readers
Good to Average Readers Who Choose Not To Read
Students Who Struggle with Reading
Ethnic and Racial Minorities Who Resist Reading
English Language Learners Who Resist Reading
Boys Who Resist Reading
Knowing Students' General Reading Interests
Reading Interests of Adolescents
Reading Interests of Adolescent Resistant Readers
Discovering Reading Interests of Individual Students
Judging the Difficulty of Reading Materials
Reaching Resistant Readers
Create a Classroom Environment Conducive to Reading
Be a Supportive Teacher
Provide Appropriate Reading Materials
Read Aloud to Students Regularly
Provide Students Time to Read Independently
Provide Means for Student Response to Literature
Assign Reading for Homework
Provide a Library Media Center Environment Conducive to Reading
Establish a School Environment Conducive to Reading
Collaborate With School Administrators
Collaborate With the School Librarian
Collaborate With Fellow Teachers
Summer Reading Programs
Book Fairs
Author Visits
Make Good Use of the Local Public Library
References
CHAPTER 11 Issues in Young Adult Literature
Accountability and Reading
The Classics and Young Adult Literature
Censorship
References
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Book Awards
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Newbery Medal
Carnegie Medal: Great Britain
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
The Governor General's Literary Awards: Canada
Book of the Year for Older Readers Award: Australia
Coretta Scott King Awards
Pura Belpre Awards
Margaret A. Edwards Award
Phoenix Award
APPENDIX B Magazines for Young Adults
FEATURES
EARLY IMPORTANT WORKS
In the Development of Realistic Fiction
In the Development of Modern Fantasy
In the Development of Historical Fiction
In the Development of Nonfiction
In the Development of Multicultural Literature
In the Development of International Literature
NOTABLE AUTHORS
Authors of Realistic Fiction
Authors of Modern Fantasy
Authors of Historical Fiction
Authors of Nonfiction
Poets and Playwrights
Authors of Multicultural Literature
Authors of International Literature