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Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism

Amer Library Assn

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Today s young adult literature is every bit as complex as the audience it s written for, unflinchingly addressing such topics as homosexuality, mental illness, AIDS and drug abuse. In this much expanded revision of his 1996 book, veteran author Michael Cart shows how the best of contemporary YA lit has evolved to tackle such daunting subjects without resorting to sensationalism. He brings his historical survey of this category fully up to date, covering its explosive growth in the past decade, and advocating that librarians and teachers look beyond romance and horror when advising young adults. This survey helps YA librarians who want to freshen up their readers advisory skills, teachers who use novels in the classroom, and adult services librarians who increasingly find themselves addressing the queries of teen patrons by covering the

  • Reading habits of today s teens
  • Influence of new technologies and formats
  • New YA lit awards

This insightful and often humorous work presents the evolution of YA lit in an appealing way, making it equally useful for students of literary studies. You ll definitely update your recommended to read lists after a spin through Cart s advisory.
Talking Animals and Others

Overlook Hardcover

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The first complete biography of the beloved children's book author Walter R. Brooks, creator of Freddy the Pig.

In the last ten years Overlook's Freddy the Pig rediscovery has delighted hundreds of thousands of readers around the world. But who created this famous pig? Walter R. Brooks shared much in common with his most famous literary creation, including a love of travel and adventure, a sparkling wit and intelligence, an abiding faith in friendship, and a wonderful way with words. Together, Brooks and Freddy the Pig rank among the great pioneers and heroes of classic American children's literature.

Author and librarian Michael Cart (himself a lifelong fan of Freddy the Pig of Bean Farm) gracefully combines archival research, firsthand accounts from Brooks's personal files, and interviews with his second wife to present the first complete biography of the man behind the pig. Much of the series sprang from Brooks's idyllic childhood in turn-of-the-century upstate New York among a colorful cast of family and friends. Brooks spent his adult life writing iconoclastic columns and book reviews as well as original, often fantastical stories for numerous popular publications.

Talking Animals and Others is a long-awaited homage to the gentle genius of this great American author and to the pig who lives on in the hearts of devoted readers everywhere.
Love & Sex

Simon Pulse

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Lust, Desire, Fantasy, Obsession, Love

In one outstanding volume, ten of today's finest authors of adult and young-adult literature lend teir talent and their vioces to take a hard, clear look at love and sexuality. From balancing abstinence and desire, to learning the difference between love and lust, to fulfilling a childhood obsession, each of these stories depicts characters exploring a world of new feelings and sensations that is opening up before them. At times magical, funny, sad, and angry -- but always heartbraakingly honest -- these stories reveal the pressures and complications -- and sometimes joy -- of love and sex.

Laurie Halse Anderson "Snake"

Joan Bauer "Extra Virgin"

Emma Donoghue "The Welcome"

Louise Hawes "Fine and Dandy"

Angela Johnson "Watcher"

Michael Lowenthal "The Acuteness of Desire"

Chris Lynch "The Cure of Curtis"

GarhtNix "Lightning Bringer"

Sonya Sones "Secret Shelf"

Shelley Steohr "Troll Bumps"

A collection of little romances with happy endings? No way. These "ten stories of truth" take a hard, clear look at those first overwhelming feelings of passion, the yearning, aching, sweaty miseries and ecstasies of young love. Distinguished young adult critic and author Michael Cart has brought together 10 brilliant, original stories that examine the many facets of adolescent amour. They range from Joan Bauer's warm, funny tale about the dedicated chastity struggles of an "Extra Virgin" to Michael Lowenthal's achingly erotic story of a young gay male's first disastrous experience with "The Acuteness of Desire." Cart's cast of writers includes some of the freshest talent in young adult literature. Fantasy writer Garth Nix brings his magic touch to "Lightning Bringer"; Sonya Sones shares a set of evocative poems about love in "Secret Shelf"; Laurie Halse Anderson uses the setting of wacky, tacky Venice Beach to tell of a reluctant date that catches fire after meeting a "Snake"; and Emma Donoghue touches on transgender in a story of a young lesbian virgin's crush in "The Welcome." In Louise Hawes's story, a girl makes the hard decision for abortion rather than marrying the boring young man who would have made everything "Fine and Dandy." Chris Lynch relays an almost-funny anecdote of confused sexual identity, and Shelley Stoehr and Angela Johnson explore the nature of sexual obsession in two very different stories to round out this delectable and provocative collection. A portion of the money generated from the sale of this book will be donated to the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). (Ages 14 and older) --Patty Campbell
911; The Book of Help

General Books LLC

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Publisher: Chicago : Cricket Books Publication date: 2002 Subjects: September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Terrorism September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Terrorism Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.
My Fathers Scar: A Novel

St. Martin's Griffin

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Eighteen year-old Andy Logan has finally made it to his first year og college, but not without some struggle. As he tries to settle in this new environment, he cannot help but recall the events and experiences that have led him there.

It is in these recollections that we meet a vast array of people--those who had either helped Andy along the way or had threatened his hope to escape. These are the stories of his hope to escape. These are the stories of his great-uncle, the one person who seemed to understand him; his father, who domineering presence and unwavering anger were the rules, not the exeptions; and Evan, an older boy who became his first true love.

Rarely does a writer capture the essence of the journey from a child to adult so acutely. Cart's dazzling novel is a potent reminder of the pain and the euphoria that come from growing up and how we remember our family, friends, and first loves.
Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High

Natl Council of Teachers

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An annotated bibliography of fiction and nonfiction books of interest to high school students. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

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Area golf notes and events
Appleton Post Crescent - Jun 02, 2011
A cart is included and golfers will receive a coupon for an extra 18 holes at Ridgeway this year. For more information or to register, call Jim Klinzing at 920-830-8950 or email jim@rsnus.com. Register online at http:// and more »

Who's Who in Sonoma: Michael Muscardini
Patch.com - Jun 03, 2011
Who's Who in Sonoma: Michael MuscardiniQ: I understand you did the coffee cart? A: Yes, we call it The Museum Café, but right now we don't have much more than coffee and croissants. Q: It really draws people's attention to the museum. A: It was probably one of the most difficult things I've