What is Young Adult Literature? (Young Adult Literature).

Crowe, Chris, Ed.

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ERIC Number: EJ573305

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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What is Young Adult Literature? (Young Adult Literature).

Crowe, Chris, Ed.

English Journal, v88 n1 p120-22 Sep 1998

Outlines some of the many confusions about young adult literature. Sheds some light on what young adult literature is (defining it as all genres of literature published since 1967 that are written for and marketed to young adults). Discusses briefly how it can be used in schools. Offers a list of the author's 20 favorite books for teenagers. (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Cross-Pollination: Working together and Making it Work.