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ERIC Number: EJ622825
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Appropriate Books for Adolescents and Young Adults: How Can You Tell?
Nixon, Helen; Comber, Barbara
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v44 n6 p576-83 Mar 2001
Outlines the rise of "young adult" books, and discusses issues related to the appropriateness of books for adolescents. Discusses and reviews 10 books for adolescents and young adults. Notes briefly three books for teachers with ideas for improving the reading and writing skills of students in various content areas. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Reading Skills, Secondary Education, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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