What's+new+in+YA+Lit

~ Samuel Butler ~
 * T**he oldest books are still only just out to those who have not read them.

(Photo by Brian Carrier--used with permission)

[|Teen Reads] provides information on new releases in Young Adult Literature. It also has a blog, prizes, information on authors, an "Ultimate Reading List," information on books being made into movies and much more. ✰◆⇧

[|YALSA] (The Young Adult Library Services Association) has it's own blog, which has entries on awards, new literature, finances and more. Check it out! It was also nominated for best group blog by Edublogs. It also has a lovely web site ([|YALSA site]) which gives information about booklists and notable awards, professional development, online courses and more. ✰◆⇧

Another great resource is [|ALAN] (The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents). ALAN is a sub-group of the National Council of Teachers of English and is made up of authors, librarians, media specialists and teachers who are interested in Young Adult Literature. This page features a blog, awards list, reviews, book chats, and the ALAN review, a collection of scholarly articles on Young Adult Literature. ✰◆⇧

Another great site is [|AdLit], all about Adolescent Literacy, which features research articles, classroom strategies, information for teachers and parents, and book lists and reviews. ✰◆⇧