Books That Don't Bore 'Em: Young Adult Books That Speak to This Generation

by James B. Blasingame Jr.

Young adult literature can have a powerful impact on students’ reading and intellectual development. In this book, young adult literature expert Jim Blasingame helps teachers understand the power and purpose of young adult literature. He also presents instructional strategies proven to facilitate students’ interactions with texts—and promote higher order thinking skills. He includes many annotated lists—organized by theme, topic, genre, reading level, and more—of the best young adult books as well as fascinating interviews with 30 of today’s most popular YA authors. For use with Grades 5 & Up.

Genres: Young Adult

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

James B. Blasingame Jr. is an Assistant Professor of English, Arizona State University. Prof. Blasingame is co-editor of the ALAN review and has written numerous articles on YA literature.

Reviews

[E.D. Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I teach at-risk high school kids who pretty much hate reading, so I'm constantly looking for books they might be interested in. Not only did this book give me direct suggestions, but it offered tips on how to find others. Definitely a must-read for anyone working with teens.

[Jyllian Martini · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, but I could find out as much by talking to librarians, book sellers and teenagers, actually more, but then young adult fiction is kind of a hobby for me.

[Sara Weinhold · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as useful as I had hoped - book lists by genre ok. Author repeated books frequently.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book for reference, but I'm ready for the "new and newer" version.

[EvaLovesYA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brugt til speciale om Young Adult-litteratur (2017)

[George Stanion]

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