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Reality Rules! A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests
Elizabeth Fraser
Book Code: LU8563
ISBN: 1-59158-563-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-563-3
264 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 6/30/2008
List Price: $48.00 (UK Sterling Price: £27.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Will teens read nonfiction? Only if they know what's available, and this excellent guide is a great start to collection building and display to catch a reader.
    —Teacher Librarian     October 2008
  • The emphasis is on recreational reading, and fiction read-alikes are helpfully provided in each chapter. This is another good addition to the publisher's ongoing Genreflecting Advisory Series.
    —American Libraries     October 2008
  • Fraser's expertise is evident in this guide to suggested titles for teens. Books are arranged by genre, including adventure, crime, memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, history, science, math, the environment, sports, how-tos, the arts, and understanding and changing the world.... Additional information includes which awards the titles have won, books that both adults and teens will enjoy, books aimed at male readers, those suitable for book groups, core titles that have stood the test of time, and those for reluctant readers. Most of the titles annotated have been published since 2000, although older classic and popular titles are included. Each chapter contains a brief selection of titles under "Consider Starting with," followed by "Fiction Read-Alikes." The outstanding suggestions are often supported by excellent references at the end of each chapter. This book is a must-read for any teacher or librarian working with teens
    —School Library Journal     October 2008
Description: Teens read nonfiction for pleasure as much or more than adults. In recent years, librarians have become increasingly aware of the appeal of this literature and the need to offer and promote it to teen readers. This guide focuses on titles created for teens and those with strong teen appeal. The author covers more than 500 titles published since 2000, also including benchmarks and perennial classics that teens continue to enjoy. For each title you'll find complete bibliographic information, a descriptive annotation, indications of award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, titles suitable for book groups, and books with extra appeal for boys. In addition, she identifies fiction read-alikes and "sure bets" for each subgenre (i.e., "consider starting with"). A general introduction and chapter introductions discuss the appeals of the genre, working with teens, and issues related to nonfiction. This is an essential guide for any librarian who works with teens.
LC Card Number: 2007051063
LCC Class: Z1037
Dewey Class: 016
PDF Catalogs:
LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
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