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Popular YA authors

Hi.

I'm moving from the elementary to the middle school in September and I've been approached by an 8th grade teacher to collaborate on an author research project. We'd like to come up with a list of YA authors that appeal to 8th grade students (in case they need suggestions). However, I'm new to this level, so I'm wondering if anyone has authors that they've particularly enjoyed, and those that students have liked. I've done some looking myself, but know I'm most likely missing many! Thanks, Susanne

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Permalink Reply by Miss M on August 4, 2011 at 11:17am

Here are a few:

Gary Paulsen

Suzanne Collins

Anthony Horowitz

J.K. Rowling

Stephanie Meyer

Lisi Harrison

Garth Nix

Mike Lupica

Permalink Reply by Susanne Fuller on August 4, 2011 at 1:40pm

Thank you. Will add these to my list!

Permalink Reply by DeAnna Stalnaker on August 4, 2011 at 11:31am

Here are a few more:

Gordon Korman

Mary Downing Hahn

Neal Shusterman

Jeff Kinney

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Andrew Clements

Meg Cabot

Gennifer Choldenko

Avi

Permalink Reply by Susanne Fuller on August 4, 2011 at 1:40pm

Yeah, more authors! Thanks, they'll be added to the list, too.

Permalink Reply by Heidi Gleb on August 4, 2011 at 8:25pm

Stop in and introduce yourself to the teen librarian at your local library. He/She will have great info for you and may be able to set up visits for booktalks. The public library may have booklists or brochures listing popular teen books. You could also check out the teen tab on the websites for any library; obviously the larger libraries will have more resources. I am fortunate to use the King County Library System (kcls.org) which was recently named Library of the Year by Gale and Library Journal; see the Teen Zone for numerous booklists.

Permalink Reply by Susanne Fuller on August 5, 2011 at 10:01am

Thanks for the suggestions. Having someone come in for booktalks would be great, as I get acquainted with new authors and titles.

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