Covering more than 500 titles, both classics and newer publications, this book describes what titles are about and why teens would want to read them.
Nonfiction has been the workhorse of many young adult library collections—filling information and curricular needs—and it is also the preferred genre for many teen readers. But not all nonfiction is created equal. This guide identifies some of the best, most engaging, and authoritative nonfiction reads for teens and organizes them according to popular reading interests. With genres ranging from adventure and sports to memoirs, how-to guides and social justice, there is something for every reader here.
Similar fiction titles are noted to help you make connections for readers, and ""best bets"" for each chapter are noted. Notations in annotations indicate award-winning titles, graphic nonfiction, and reading level. Keywords that appear in the annotations and in detailed indexes enhance access. Librarians who work with and purchase materials for teens, including YA librarians at public libraries, acquisitions and book/materials selectors at public libraries, and middle and high school librarians will find this book invaluable.
By:
Elizabeth Fraser (Calgary Public Library Calgary Canada)
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9781440869792
ISBN 10: 1440869790
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 02 March 2020
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
Undergraduate
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Part 1: Nonfiction Genres Chapter 1—True Adventure Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Survival and Disaster Stories Sports Adventures War Stories Explorations, Travel, and Historical Adventures Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Chapter 2—True Crime Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Cons and Crimes: Solved and Unsolved Crime and Crime Science Intrigue and Espionage Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Part 2: Life Stories Chapter 3—Memoirs and Autobiographies Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Coming-of-Age Overcoming Adversity Working Life Memoirs Humorous Memoirs Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Chapter 4—Biography Definition Collection Development of the Biography Collection Chapter Organization American Presidents and Other Political Leaders Outstanding in Their Fields: Professional Biographies Change-Makers and Activists Historical Biography Partner and Group Biographies Biography Collections Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Reference Part 3: Nonfiction Subject Interests Chapter 5—History Appeal Chapter Organization Defining Times History's Darkest Hours Human Cruelties Natural Disasters and Disease Epidemics Micro-histories Historical Biography: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times Ideas of History New Perspectives Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Chapter 6—Science, Math, and the Environment Definition Appeal Chapter Organization General Sciences Adventures in Science How Things Work General Transportation Micro-science Environmental Writing Animals Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Reference Chapter 7—Sports Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Sports Biographies General Information and Statistics The Greatest Games Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Chapter 8—All about You Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Personal Growth Health and Wellness Relationships and Sex Tough Stuff Career Directions Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes References Chapter 9—How To Definition Appeal Chapter Organization General Crafts Beauty and Style Beauty Style Art and Design Drawing Techniques Manga and Anime Cooking Technology Survival Skills Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Reference Chapter 10—The Arts Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Art and Artists Music and Dance Film and Television Literature and Language Grammar and Writing Books and Authors Poetry About Poetry and Poets Verse Biographies and Memoirs Folklore, Myths, and Legends Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes Chapter 11—Social Justice and the World Definition Appeal Chapter Organization Popular Media and Culture Religion Social Concerns and Issues Activism and Awareness Consider Starting with . . . Fiction Read-Alikes References Appendix A: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory Resources for YA Librarians Appendix B: Library Vendors and Wholesalers Appendix C: Bibliography Author / Title Index Subject Index
Elizabeth (Betsy) Fraser is a selector at the Calgary Public Library in Alberta, Canada. She is author of Reality Rules: A Guide for Teen Nonfiction.
Reviews for Young Adult Nonfiction: A Readers' Advisory and Collection Development Guide
This current selection deftly updates Fraser's previous two titles, Reality Rules! A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests (2008) and Reality Rules II (2012). - Booklist A superb reference work/selection tool that should be owned by all public library systems and school divisions.... Highly Recommended. - CM: Canadian Review of Materials
