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Cart, Michael – ALA Editions, 2010
Today's young adult (YA) literature is every bit as complex as the audience it's written for, unflinchingly addressing such topics as homosexuality, mental illness, AIDS and drug abuse. In this much expanded revision of his 1996 book, veteran author Michael Cart shows how the best of contemporary YA lit has evolved to tackle such daunting subjects…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Reading Habits, Mental Disorders, Drug Abuse
Farmer, Lesley – ALA Editions, 2008
Are teenage girls being left behind in the technology race? According to author and professor Lesley Farmer, teenage girls are not embracing technology and all of its potential impact on their futures. In "Teen Girls and Technology", Farmer explores the developmental issues of teen girls, including the reality of girls and tech as it now stands.…
Descriptors: Females, Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Computer Use