YA Lit in School Libraries

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Comment by Arlen Kimmelman on January 25, 2012 at 10:06am

My book review of "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews. Publish release on March 1, 2012. Http://db.tt/2RRLNJ2G

Comment by Arlen Kimmelman on January 22, 2012 at 1:53pm

My Book Review: DyingToKnowYou.htm

and a short summary from http://www.netgalley.com:

Dying to Know You by Aidan Chambers

Pub: ABRAMS; Date: April 01, 2012

ISBN: 9781419701658

Genre: Children's, Literature & Fiction, Teens & YA

“From an acclaimed author, a contemporary love story with a Cyrano de Bergerac-like twist.”

 

Comment by bj neary on June 29, 2011 at 7:08am

Jon, in addition to this wonderful ning, I also subscribe to English Companion Ning and I read blogs by Joyce Valenza(both tech and YA resources), Naomi Bates, and I am onGoodreadswhere I am parts of groups that are very helpful with ideas of what to read next---although there really is never a paroblem with that!!! Martha came up with some great ideas too, so wade in and HAVE FUN! 

Comment by Jon Georgitis on June 28, 2011 at 11:37pm

Thanks for all the resources Martha!  I appreciate it.

Comment by Martha Hickson on June 28, 2011 at 6:50am

I do a deep dive into my "to read" pile during the summer, too, Jon. I find, though, that I get a little frustrated reading YA non-stop, so during the summer I alternate between YA titles (so that I can provide effective readers advisory services to my students) and "big girl" titles for my adult brain.

 

Your strategy of consulting ALA award-winner lists is a good one; focus on the Printz, Alex, Morris, BBYA, and non-fiction awards. Other strategies that I use to find titles to add to my stack include:

• Talk to teens and find out what they're reading.
• Visit the YA section of your local bookstore; make note of the titles that are featured, look for additions to series, and talk to the bookseller about what's hot.
• Read book reviews in popular magazines, such as People and Entertainment Weekly; those are reviews that teens might be reading, too.
• Keep your eyes and ears open for book recommendations by teen-friendly celebrities, such as this list from Daniel Radcliffe.
• Visit book-related web sites directed at teens, such as TeenReads, Reading Rants, Teens.LibraryPoint, Flamingnet, and Guys Read.
• Join a social networking site for readers. I'm on Shelfari (as Sassy Librarian); Goodreads and LibraryThing are popular, too. These sites will help you connect with librarians and other readers who will give you recommendations for great books.
• For "read alikes," try Book Seer, Your Next Read, or EBSCO's NoveList service.
• Take a look at the high school level titles selected by Junior Library Guild during the first half of the year. JLG has a knack for picking a high percentage of award winners months in advance. If you have room in your budget, consider subscribing; it's an easy way to keep a steady stream of high-quality, high-interest titles coming into your library all year long. 

Hope those ideas help. Keep reading!

Comment by Jon Georgitis on June 28, 2011 at 12:04am

Summer reading...what habits do other librarians have of reading over the summer.  I confess that I've been pursuing my own reading/writing habits and haven't delved in the young adult realm--and feeling a little guilty about it.  Any advice/ goals others set?  I was thinking of consulting the ALA website for some top award winner of YA literature and getting a few of those under my belt this summer.  Any advice/ ideas to help me along?

Comment by Jon Georgitis on June 9, 2011 at 1:44pm

Hello.  I recently completed my certification for School Library Media and am filling in for my school librarian while she spends a year as a district librarian based out of Barrow, Alaska.  Just looking to find some professional on-line communities to jump-start my ideas for next year.

Comment by Angelic Wright on February 23, 2011 at 1:04pm

Hi! I'm a grad student at Syracuse University. I am interested in becoming a middle school librarian. Any suggestions for entering the field?

Comment by bj neary on January 21, 2011 at 8:08am

Andy and Sue, what great web resources you have shared.  I will share them with my students and teachers, thanks!

Comment by Linda L. Rosaio Torres on January 13, 2011 at 8:06am

If something good works, there is no problem to repeat it. Also you can pick a classic tale like Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty and make a presentation about it's development from book to movie showing pics and video clips.  When they saw it ask them why this old tale is still with us. Together they will give the elements of what make some literature a classic. Then you can refine the definition and ask then which other examples they think are classics too.

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