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Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The best children's and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. She delves deep into the major elements of fiction - intention, character, plot, and voice - while addressing important topics like diversity, world-building,...
Author
Series
Studies in young adult literature volume 49
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Language
English
Formats
Language
English
Description
"Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope. In Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Teen readers have always been fascinated by monsters, but lately it seems like every other young adult (YA) book is about vampires, zombies, or werewolves. These works are controversial, since they look at aspects of life and human nature that adults prefer to keep hidden from teenagers. But this is also why they are so important: They provide a literal example of how ignoring life's hazards won't make them go away and demonstrate that ignorance...
14) Chris Crutcher
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and work of the young adult fiction author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, and a critical discussion of his books. Young readers are always interested in the lives of the writers of their favorite books. This extremely exciting, new Rosen Central series explores and celebrates the lives and work of favorite middle school and young adult authors. Chock-full of fascinating information (great for book reports...
Author
Series
Omnibus collection volume 1
Publisher
Seven Seas
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Alex and Sandy were two normal guys just trying to get through college. That is, until their troublemaking hamster, Echiboo, gets them thrown out of their dorm rooms. With nowhere else to turn, the boys move into an anime clubhouse with five crazed yaoi fangirls calling all the shots.
Author
Series
Twayne's United States authors volume TUSAS 496
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and works of well-known author Robert Cormier.
Author
Series
Scarecrow studies in young adult literature volume no. 41
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English