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Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests

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It’s real, it’s radical, and it rocks! Nonfiction has become the preferred genre for many teen readers, both male and female. This guide identifies some of the most popular nonfiction for today’s teens, and organizes it into specific genres and reading interests that teens enjoy—from true adventure, sports and life stories, to do-it-yourself. More than 500 titles are described, with notes on classics, award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, and titles that esp… More >>

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Family Storytime: 24 Creative Programs for All Ages

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This text advises parents on the benefits of reading to their children. It suggests that adults can help develop proper audience behaviour in young people, and stimulate their interest…. More >>

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Getting Graphic!: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens

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Library media specialists can jumpstart reading enthusiasm for their young adult audience with this new resource and the emerging effectiveness of using graphic novels to promote literacy. This resource includes an overview of the history of comic books and graphic novels, a “plain english” glossary to help readers decipher terms used in graphic novel publishing, as well as a list of recommended graphic novel titles. This one-of-a-kind book specifically address… More >>

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