Literature for Today's Young Adults (7th Edition)
by Kenneth L. Donelson, Alleen Pace Nilsen
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Author: Alleen Pace Nilsen, Kenneth L. DonelsonEdition: Hardcover
Published: 2004-04-29
ISBN: 0205410359
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book for a class in selecting YA literature. The book gives practical information but, some of the websites mentioned are no longer available.
Summary of Literature for Today's Young Adults (7th Edition)
Renowned authors Alleen Nilsen and Ken Donelson offer a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to young adult literature framed within a rich literary, historical, and social context. It also provides teachers with criteria for evaluating books of all genres, from poetry and nonfiction to mysteries, science fiction, and horror. Coverage of timely issues, such as pop culture and mass media, helps teachers connect with students' lives outside the classroom. Young adult literature framed within a rich literary, historical, and social context. It also provides teachers with criteria for evaluating books of all genres, from poetry and nonfiction to mysteries, science fiction, and horror. Coverage of timely issues, such as pop culture and mass media, helps teachers connect with students' lives outside the classroom. Young Adult Literature.Literature Books
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