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#weneeddiversebooks
#weneeddiversebooks
Even if they are few in number, diverse books do exist. Tune in to hear about recently-published YA titles that celebrat... Read more
5 Oct 2014
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Resilience Literature
Resilience Literature
In this episode, you'll hear about teens who are dealing with a range of obstacles and hardships. Odd as it may sound, s... Read more
17 Sep 2014
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Life After High School
Life After High School
Many teens enjoy reading up—choosing books where the main character is just a few years older than they are, and then re... Read more
10 Aug 2014
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Still Worth Reading
Still Worth Reading
Given the current level of energy and enthusiasm for young adult literature, now is a good time to pause and look beyond... Read more
3 Aug 2014
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A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
If there is anyone in the world of children's and young adult literature who could be described as a living legend, it's... Read more
22 Jun 2014
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Talking about Text Complexity
Talking about Text Complexity
In this episode, you'll hear about a variety of books that may deepen our thinking about complex texts, including collec... Read more
30 May 2014
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A Conversation with Rita Williams-Garcia
A Conversation with Rita Williams-Garcia
It's rare to find historical fiction that weaves rich period detail into the lives of memorable and endearing characters... Read more
27 Apr 2014
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Exploring the Disability Experience
Exploring the Disability Experience
Books about teens who are living with disability highlight the courage and emotional strength that disabled people can s... Read more
23 Feb 2014
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Teens and Trauma
Teens and Trauma
Young adult literature about teens and trauma provides a window into mental illness and the toll it takes on young peopl... Read more
8 Nov 2013
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A Conversation with Kristin Cashore
A Conversation with Kristin Cashore
Kristin Cashore is one of those rare authors whose books are deep and beautiful, and whose work helps readers gain persp... Read more
3 Oct 2013
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