It Happens is a complete guide to match a teen reader with the right book. Part I provides tools to understand YA literature, genres, how to find books, and awards. Part II explores titles in ten subgenres of realistic fiction, complete with plot description, list of appeal factors, and suggested read alikes for each title. Part III provides conversation starters on tough It Happens is a complete guide to match a teen reader with the right book. Part I provides tools to understand YA literature, genres, how to find books, and awards. Part II explores titles in ten subgenres of realistic fiction, complete with plot description, list of appeal factors, and suggested read alikes for each title. Part III provides conversation starters on tough real topics that will challenge readers.
It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader
It Happens is a complete guide to match a teen reader with the right book. Part I provides tools to understand YA literature, genres, how to find books, and awards. Part II explores titles in ten subgenres of realistic fiction, complete with plot description, list of appeal factors, and suggested read alikes for each title. Part III provides conversation starters on tough It Happens is a complete guide to match a teen reader with the right book. Part I provides tools to understand YA literature, genres, how to find books, and awards. Part II explores titles in ten subgenres of realistic fiction, complete with plot description, list of appeal factors, and suggested read alikes for each title. Part III provides conversation starters on tough real topics that will challenge readers.
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Kelly –
I'm writing it, so I guess I'm also reading it. I'm writing it, so I guess I'm also reading it.
Hannah –
Kelly Jensen is a jerkface who makes me want to read more books than I will ever have time for.
Kate (Beyond Bookish) –
Great reference for any librarian working with teens. Contemporary Realistic YA Fiction can be hard to promote in certain communities, but they are certainly the most popular types of titles in my library. They speak to real issues that teens are dealing with. They may not always be easy or fun to read, but they are important. Teens need to see themselves, their family, friends in what they read. It can make them feel less alone.
Kimberly Francisco –
This is a really great resource for anyone who works with teens, especially those gatekeepers (like me) who don't read a ton of realistic contemporary stuff. This is a really great resource for anyone who works with teens, especially those gatekeepers (like me) who don't read a ton of realistic contemporary stuff.
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