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Reviewed on November 1, 2015 | Professional Reading
A comprehensive look at contemporary YA fiction. The book is divided into three parts: "Real Tools," "Real Reads," and "Real Talk." In "Real Tools," Jensen walks readers through the multiple layers of contemporary YA fiction and explains the importance of the genre. She shows readers how to seek out contemporary YA titles by relying on nontraditional review sources and award and selection lists. She also explains how to evaluate books for eight critical elements such as appeal, voice, and pacing. Readers' advisory is highlighted th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



