Teaching Young Adult Literature Today: Insights, Considerations, and Perspectives for the Classroom Teacher
No. of pages 354
Published: 2016
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"Teaching Young Adult Literature Today" by Karina R. Clemmons is a comprehensive guide aimed at educators looking to engage students through contemporary young adult literature. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse perspectives and experiences reflected in modern YA texts. It offers insights on selecting appropriate literature, fostering discussions, and creating inclusive classroom environments. Clemmons provides practical strategies for integrating YA literature into the curriculum, encouraging critical thinking and personal connections among students. Ultimately, this resource seeks to empower teachers to inspire a love for reading and promote deeper understanding through relevant and relatable stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 354 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers .