Young Adult Literature in Action

This essential professional guide provides librarians and library science students with a comprehensive framework for evaluating and selecting quality young adult literature, offering practical strategies for building diverse and engaging collections. The third edition expands its focus to include crucial guidance on diverse books and LGBTQ+ selections, while maintaining its proven genre-based approach to analyzing YA fiction and nonfiction. It serves as both a foundational textbook and a hands-on resource, filled with current recommended titles and actionable advice for collection development.

What sets this guide apart is its direct application to real-world library work, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and the daily decisions librarians face when serving teen readers. Library science students will appreciate the clear selection criteria and genre analysis, while practicing librarians will find immediate value in the updated recommendations and inclusive collection development strategies. This resource ultimately empowers professionals to create library collections that truly resonate with today's diverse young adult audience, making it an indispensable tool for anyone committed to connecting teens with literature that reflects their experiences and expands their horizons.