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Young adult literature has many amazing genres and sub-genres, let's explore the latest books and hottest topics in YA reading.
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The World According to Maggie: Terrible Writing & the Prologue of The Dream Thieves!

The World According to Maggie: Terrible Writing & the Prologue of The Dream Thieves! | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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I can't wait to read The Dream Thieves and see Gansey in all his glory again!

Sarah McElrath's curator insight, May 29, 8:13 AM

Loved her book Scorpio Races.

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Top Ten Reasons it is Good if Your Teacher is a Reader by Katherine Sokolowski

Top Ten Reasons it is Good if Your Teacher is a Reader by Katherine Sokolowski | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
The other day my students and I were talking about sixth grade. It’s that time of year, the days we have left together are so few, and many of them have already begun to worry about moving on. In m...
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Soooo important to be a ravenous reader for your students!!!

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ira-teachers-choices-reading-list-2013.pdf

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This is the teacher choices, I will compare to the Young Adult Choices and see if we agree.

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Coverflips: The Not-So-Subtle Message of YA Cover Art | The Hub

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Great article!!!

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The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door by Karen Finneyfrock « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists!

The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door by Karen Finneyfrock « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists! | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Jennifer's review is so awesome I am ordering this book immediately on my Kindle!

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a review of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

a review of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
At age 22, Cheryl Strayed’s mother is diagnosed with cancer and very quickly dies; Cheryl is devastated.
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I couldn't put this book down, the loss and the redemption will make this a book all women/teens will enjoy.

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a review of Pandemonium

This follow-up to Delirium has Lena struggling in the Wilds with little food, stamina, and the only way she survived is by keeping her memories of Alex alive.
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The 2nd book is as good as the first, I can't wait to read the 3rd!

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AASL_infographic.pdf

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School Libraries are important and this infographic has the statistics to prove what we librarians knew all along!

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Neil Gaiman's Blog - Princess, and some thoughts on writing - March 30, 2013 07:34

Neil Gaiman's Blog - Princess, and some thoughts on writing - March 30, 2013 07:34 | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
posted by Neil GaimanPrincess, my old, old old cat, is coming to the end of her life. She's somewhere over 20, but we do not know how much over 20 she ...
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I love when Neil Gaiman writes about his pets but he also has a great visual about writing too, check it out!

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Echoes Of Orwell In 'The Office Of Mercy' : NPR

Echoes Of Orwell In 'The Office Of Mercy' : NPR | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
Ariel Djanikian's debut novel, The Office of Mercy, imagines a dystopian future America where government euphemisms mask state-sponsored murder.
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Loved this article and I am happy to say I am 50% through the book on my Kindle and loving it!

 

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Press Release Fun: Children’s Choice Book Awards Voting Now Open! — @fuseeight A Fuse #8 Production

Press Release Fun: Children’s Choice Book Awards Voting Now Open! — @fuseeight A Fuse #8 Production | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Children's Choice Book Awards- Vote Now!

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YA Underground: A Different Kind of Rating System | School Library Journal

YA Underground: A Different Kind of Rating System | School Library Journal | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Wow, my reluctant readers will definitely be interested in the latest Bluford series additions!!!

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Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists!

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists! | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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This graphic novel review by Jen Hubert sounds aboslutely yummy!

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Writing My Way Into Love With Taos

Writing My Way Into Love With Taos | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
Tweet For the last week I have been a lucky writer holed up at the Kindling Words West writing retreat in Taos, New Mexico. There are 25 of us here.
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Thanks to LHA, now I want to go to Taos, NM!

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We Have Always Lived on Mars

We Have Always Lived on Mars | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
My new story "We Have Always Lived on Mars" is up now at Tor.com!!! You can also get it for your e-reader nook, kobo*, kindle *remember, you can get your kobo ebook from an indiebound bookstore! th...
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Since I love all of Cecil's books, I am ordering this now!

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ira-young-adults-choices-reading-list-2013.pdf

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Have some new titles to add to the school fiction list:)

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2013 Book Spine Poem Gallery — @100scopenotes 100 Scope Notes

2013 Book Spine Poem Gallery — @100scopenotes 100 Scope Notes | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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What a great idea from one of my new followers on Twitter, thank you Maggie Bokelman!

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a review of When Crickets Cry

a review of When Crickets Cry | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
A student gave me this book to read and I loved the rich description of the southern town, river,and the many wonderful people who would do anything for little seven year old Annie.
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A student shared this book with me and I will definitely be other books by Charles Martin!

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a review of Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different

a review of Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
Blumenthal has crafted an exciting, can’t put it down biography revealing Steve Jobs as a complicated man compassionate about computers but searing in his dealings with family, friends, and employees.
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Loved this book and so will my students who enjoy nonfiction!

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YALSA Hub Challenge: If You Liked Trinity… — Good Comics for Kids

YALSA Hub Challenge: If You Liked Trinity… — Good Comics for Kids | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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I am always looking for recommended graphic novels!

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Joyce Valenza Joins Rutgers SC&I Faculty | School Library Journal

Joyce Valenza Joins Rutgers SC&I Faculty | School Library Journal | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Congratulations Joyce!  You are my hero and Rutgers students will be wowed by you!

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The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists!

The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls « Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists! | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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I will be reading this DEFINITELY this summer; what a great review and I just love anything by Jeannette Walls!

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Scholastic Book Clubs Interview with Eliot Schrefer

Author Eliot Schrefer speaks with Scholastic Book Clubs about his National Book Award nominated novel, ENDANGERED.
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What a wonderful intro before you read this awesome book!

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School Library Journal's Battle of the Kids' Books

School Library Journal's Battle of the Kids' Books | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Battle of the Books Round 1 Match 6

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The World According to Maggie

The World According to Maggie | Young Adult Novels | Scoop.it
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Love all the foreign covers Maggie Stiefvater features in this blog post:)

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