Provides essay-length biblio-critical essays on young adult authors. Coverage is primarily U.S. through young adult authors in other English- speaking cultures (e.g., Margaret Mahy of New Zealand and richard Adams of England) are included.
Provides chapter-length analyses of young adult fiction and non-fiction (though the majority of the entries are for fiction). Crossover titles are also included. This is an excellent source for developing programming ideas around specific young adult titles.
This excellent bio-critical series provides brief biographical sketches of authors followed by lengthy excerpts from published criticism of the authors' works. Though the series focuses primarily on writers of adult-level materials, some volumes (see Volume 26, for example) are devoted exclusively to children's and young adult authors. Crossover authors who appeal to both adult and young adult readers (e.g., Amy Tan, Maya Angelou) are scattered throughout the series' volumes. A cumulative index to authors appears at the end of each volume.
This on-going series provides excellent critical annotations for children's and young adult titles. It is particularly helpful in identifying books that are useful in a bibliothreaputic situation.
One of a family of Best Books (e.g., Best Books for Senior High Readers), this source provides brief (usually one or two sentences) synopses of recommended titles in both fiction and non-fiction. Review citations are listed for each entry to allow for a more thorough investigation of the title.
Provides plot summaries and book talk ideas for significant young adult books at the top end of the young adult age range. One of a family of such books (e.g., Juniorplots).
Recommended titles in the area of science by one of the profession's leading scholars in science bibliography.
Provides essay-length annotations for children's and young adult titles which provide insight into cultures around the world, from Iceland to Africa. Includes both fiction and non-fiction.
Provides brief summaries of all Newbery and Caldecott books (both award books and honor books) as well as a brief history of both awards.
Presents excellent essays on the phenomena of adolescents and their reading followed by a subject arranged bibliography of recommended titles.
This ongoing series presents excerpts of criticism about various children's and young adult authors and their works.
This companion series to SATA presents children's and young adult authors discussing in their own words how they go about their craft.
Following the same format as the adult-oriented Reader's Adviser, this two-volume guide presents recommended titles in fiction and non- fiction. Arranged by subject with author and title indexes.
Includes critical articles and reviews which examine children's and young adult literature in cultures around the world. Of particular note are the following standard features: "International Children's Books of Note" and "Professional Literature." Both columns describe and provide critical commentary on individual titles in these categories.
Provides brief reviews of new titles across the age spectrum. Among categories that will be of interest to students in this class are "Adult Books for Young Adults," "Books for Older Readers," and "Books for Middle Readers."
Provides critical articles about Canadian children's and young adult literature and authors. Also includes reviews of individual books.
Examines issues, authors, and individual titles in children's and young adult literature from around the world. The journal is specifically aimed at literature designed for children in grades K-8. The journal is notable for representing the work of scholars from diverse cultures and nations.
Provides scholarly articles about the use of young adult materials in the English classroom. Also provides book reviews of recommended titles.
Attempts to review all children's and young adult books published in the U.S. The guide uses a six-point rating scale (1=outstanding; 6=unacceptable). A guide to good reading as well as a useful tool for avoiding poor-quality materials.
Provides scholarly articles as well as book reviews in the fields of children's and young adult literature.
Provides scholarly, critical studies of issues related to and authors children's and young adult literature.
Provides practical as well as theoretical articles related to children's and young adult librarianship. Each issues features an extensive book review section.
Provides research articles about children's and young adult librarianship as well as news of the Journal of the American Association of School Librarians, of which it is the official journal.
Frequently cited simply by the acronym VOYA, this excellent monthly provides substantive book reivews of young adult fiction and nonfiction. It also publishes research and bibliographic essays related to young adult literature (e.g., "Images of Women in Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy, 1970, 1980, and 1990: A Comparative Content Analysis").
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