Teaching young adult literature developing students as world citizens - Bean, Thomas W.; Dunkerly-Bean, Judith; Harper, Helen J. 1957- (Los Angeles SAGE, 2014)
An introduction to adolescent life, texts, and teaching -- The nature and history of young adult literature -- The teaching of young adult literature -- Young adult literature and exceptional learners -- Realistic fiction, romance, and mystery -- Science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- Historical fiction -- Short stories, poetry, and humor -- Nonfiction, biographies, information, and self-help -- Comics, manga, graphic novels, zines, and street (Urban) literature -- Postmodern forms of young adult literature -- Global and multicultural literature for young adults -- Boys books/Girls books? Gender and sexuality in young adult literature -- Young adult literature and critical content area literacy -- Censorship -- Technology and the future of young adult literature.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Young adult literature -- Study and teaching; Teenagers -- Books and reading -- United States