Young
Adult Services
(L4L)
General
YA
Books in Series and Sequels
Bettendorf (IA) Public Library has created a page identifying by title
or author "as many series written for or enjoyed by teens as possible." The
page includes other links, e.g., to YA authors' web sites and opportunities
for YA authors.
The
YA Librarians' Homepage
"The YA Librarians' Homepage (formerly known as the Young Adult Librarian's
Help/Homepage) is designed to gather resources on and off the Web to help
librarians serving teens." Sections include Comic and Graphic Novel
Resources, Journals, Organizations and Associations, Literature, Online
Resources, Discussion Lists, and Publishers and Distributors. The Online
Resources includes, among other things, sections on Programming
for Teens and Homeschool
Resources.
Virtual
YA Index - Public libraries with Young Adult Web Pages
Just what it says: an extensive collection of links to YA web pages. Part
of the Suffolk (NY) Cooperative Library System's The
YA Librarians' Homepage created by Patrick Jones and maintained by
Tracey Firestone (see above).
Reading
Rants
"Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists," recommended by Peg Burington
(Waupaca Area Public Library).
Teen
Reads
Another site recommended by Peg Burington that features reviews and a
newsletter.
Graphic Novels and Comics
Comic
Books for Young Adults: A Guide for Librarians
A site "designed to introduce librarians (as well as teachers and
parents) to the rich, diverse offerings from today's comics book publishers,
and to encourage the acquisition of comic books and graphic novels in
libraries serving young adults." Includes sections on formats, genres,
collection development issues, recommended comic books, links to other
resources on the topic, and more.
Recommended
Graphic Novels for Public Libraries
A list developed by an Ohio librarian. All are appropriate, he says, for
young adult collections. In addition, he includes a list of 30 books to
begin a collection of graphic novels, and another list of links to other
web sites on comics and graphic novels.
The
Librarian's Guide to Anime and Manga
If you're wondering what anime and manga are or looking for recommended
titles or concerned about inappropriate content (violence, nudity, and
sex), here's a site by California librarian Gilles Poitras that can begin
to answer your questions.
Online Articles
- 2007: Best, notable and recommended books for children and young adults. Teacher Librarian (34)4 p.8-22
- Top 10 Quick Picks 2007 Booklist (103)13, p.10
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults, 2007. Booklist (103)13, p34-35
- Overcoming the Obstacle Course: Teenage Boys and Reading, Teacher Librarian, Volume 30, Number 3, February 2003
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