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Teen Screams: YA Horror for Every Kind of Reader
Horror, despite how it’s often categorized, is not a genre. It is instead a mood, applicable to any genre that elicits fear, disgust, surprise, or shock. For young readers with still-developing brains, horror can be especially appealing as they navigate their own emotional responses. Librarians must be familiar with the trends, and the kind of chills a reader may be seeking, all through the year.
If You Enjoyed These YA Adaptations, Read These Books
What should teens read after they’ve enjoyed the adaptations of The Hate U Give, To All the Boys, and more?
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Misconceptions about mental health still abound, making this honest yet hopeful title a vital selection for libraries.
(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health
Misconceptions about mental health still abound, making this honest yet hopeful title a vital selection for libraries.
Mail Call: 7 YA Book Subscription Boxes To Check Out
If subscription boxes have been on your radar but you haven’t taken the plunge, here’s a primer. Plus, YA-themed boxes to recommend to teens.
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Tune in to These 7 YA Lit Podcasts
Kelly Jensen shares some young adult literature–focused podcasts that will not only help up your librarian game, but also entertain and expand your reading world.
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There is something here for everyone. This celebratory examination of feminism is a much-needed addition to teen collections.
Here We Are: 44 Voices Write, Draw, and Speak About Feminism for the Real World
There is something here for everyone. This celebratory examination of feminism is a much-needed addition to teen collections.
Opinion: Do We Honor Girls’ Stories? The Double Standard of YA Lit
Editor, blogger, former librarian Kelly Jensen asks why girls' stories in YA often take a backseat to boys' narratives during book awards season.
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It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader
An additional purchase for those looking to beef up their professional collection