Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests
It's real, it's radical, and it rocks! Nonfiction has become the preferred genre for many teen readers, both male and female. This guide identifies some of the most popular nonfiction for today's teens, and organizes it into specific genres and reading interests that teens enjoy—from true adventure, sports and life stories, to do-it-yourself. More than 500 titles are described, with notes on classics, award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, and titles that especially appeal to boys and to reluctant readers, or are appropriate for book groups. This is an essential readers' advisory resource for anyone who works with teen readers, and a practical collection development aid. Grades 6-12.

Teens read nonfiction for pleasure as much or more than adults. In recent years, librarians have become increasingly aware of the appeal of this literature and the need to offer and promote it to teen readers. This guide focuses on titles created for teens and those with strong teen appeal. The author covers more than 500 titles published since 2000, also including benchmarks and perennial classics that teens continue to enjoy. For each title you'll find complete bibliographic information, a descriptive annotation, indications of award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, titles suitable for book groups, and books with extra appeal for boys. In addition, she identifies fiction read-alikes and sure bets for each subgenre (i.e., consider starting with).

A general introduction and chapter introductions discuss the appeals of the genre, working with teens, and issues related to nonfiction. This is an essential guide for any librarian who works with teens.

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Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests
It's real, it's radical, and it rocks! Nonfiction has become the preferred genre for many teen readers, both male and female. This guide identifies some of the most popular nonfiction for today's teens, and organizes it into specific genres and reading interests that teens enjoy—from true adventure, sports and life stories, to do-it-yourself. More than 500 titles are described, with notes on classics, award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, and titles that especially appeal to boys and to reluctant readers, or are appropriate for book groups. This is an essential readers' advisory resource for anyone who works with teen readers, and a practical collection development aid. Grades 6-12.

Teens read nonfiction for pleasure as much or more than adults. In recent years, librarians have become increasingly aware of the appeal of this literature and the need to offer and promote it to teen readers. This guide focuses on titles created for teens and those with strong teen appeal. The author covers more than 500 titles published since 2000, also including benchmarks and perennial classics that teens continue to enjoy. For each title you'll find complete bibliographic information, a descriptive annotation, indications of award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, titles suitable for book groups, and books with extra appeal for boys. In addition, she identifies fiction read-alikes and sure bets for each subgenre (i.e., consider starting with).

A general introduction and chapter introductions discuss the appeals of the genre, working with teens, and issues related to nonfiction. This is an essential guide for any librarian who works with teens.

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Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests

Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests

by Elizabeth Fraser
Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests

Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests

by Elizabeth Fraser

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It's real, it's radical, and it rocks! Nonfiction has become the preferred genre for many teen readers, both male and female. This guide identifies some of the most popular nonfiction for today's teens, and organizes it into specific genres and reading interests that teens enjoy—from true adventure, sports and life stories, to do-it-yourself. More than 500 titles are described, with notes on classics, award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, and titles that especially appeal to boys and to reluctant readers, or are appropriate for book groups. This is an essential readers' advisory resource for anyone who works with teen readers, and a practical collection development aid. Grades 6-12.

Teens read nonfiction for pleasure as much or more than adults. In recent years, librarians have become increasingly aware of the appeal of this literature and the need to offer and promote it to teen readers. This guide focuses on titles created for teens and those with strong teen appeal. The author covers more than 500 titles published since 2000, also including benchmarks and perennial classics that teens continue to enjoy. For each title you'll find complete bibliographic information, a descriptive annotation, indications of award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, titles suitable for book groups, and books with extra appeal for boys. In addition, she identifies fiction read-alikes and sure bets for each subgenre (i.e., consider starting with).

A general introduction and chapter introductions discuss the appeals of the genre, working with teens, and issues related to nonfiction. This is an essential guide for any librarian who works with teens.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781591585633
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 06/30/2008
Series: Genreflecting Advisory Series
Pages: 264
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth (Betsy) Fraser is currently selector for the Calgary Public Library system in Calgary, Alberta. She has been a reviewer for VOYA, School Library Jourbanal, and CM (Canadian Review of Materials).

Table of Contents


Introduction     ix
Nonfiction Genres
True Adventure     3
Definition     3
Appeal     3
Chapter Organization     3
Survival and Disaster Stories     4
Sports Adventures     7
War Stories     9
Explorations, Travel, and Historical Adventures     10
Consider Starting with ...     13
Fiction Read-Alikes     13
True Crime     15
Definition     15
Appeal     15
Chapter Organization     15
Cons and Crimes: Solved and Unsolved     15
Crime Science     19
Intrigue and Espionage     22
Consider Starting with ...     23
Fiction Read-Alikes     24
Life Stories
Memoirs and Autobiographies     27
Definition     27
Appeal     27
Chapter Organization     27
Coming-of-Age     28
Overcoming Adversity     31
Multicultural Experiences     36
Working Life Memoirs     38
Humorous Memoirs     42
Consider Starting with ...     43
Fiction Read-Alikes     43
Biography     45
Definition     45
Appeal     45
Chapter Organization     46
American Presidents and Other Political Leaders     46
Problem Solvers and Experimenters: Science Biography     48
Outstanding in Their Fields: Professional Biographies     50
Change-Makers and Activists     52
Historical Biography     55
Partner and Group Biographies     58
The Creative Life: Entertainers and Writers     59
Biography Collections     62
Consider Starting with ...     65
Fiction Read-Alikes     66
References     66
Nonfiction Subject Interests
History     69
Definition     69
Appeal     69
Chapter Organization     69
Defining Times     70
History's Darkest Hours     74
Human Cruelties     75
Natural Disasters and Disease Epidemics     78
Micro-histories     81
Historical Biography: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times     85
Individual Stories     86
Group Stories     86
Ideas of History     89
New Perspectives      89
Consider Starting with ...     90
Fiction Read-Alikes     91
Science, Math, and the Environment     93
Definition     93
Appeal     93
Chapter Organization     93
Science Adventures     94
Scientists and Science Enthusiasts     96
History of Science     97
Digging into the Past     98
Archaeology     98
Paleontology     101
How Things Work     102
General     102
Transportation     105
Micro-science     107
Environmental Writing     110
Ecology and Conservation     111
Animals     112
Consider Starting with ...     114
Fiction Read-Alikes     115
References     115
Sports     117
Definition     117
Appeal     117
Chapter Organization     117
Sports Biographies     118
Rules and Tips     122
The Greatest Games     126
Sports in Action     128
Consider Starting with ...     129
Fiction Read-Alikes      129
All About You     131
Definition     131
Appeal     131
Chapter Organization     131
Self-Esteem     132
Health and Nutrition     133
Sexuality     135
Relationships     137
Tough Stuff     139
Career Directions     141
Fun Stuff     144
Consider Starting with ...     146
Fiction Read-Alikes     146
References     146
How To     147
Definition     147
Appeal     147
Chapter Organization     148
General Crafts     148
Beauty and Style     153
Beauty     153
Style     155
Clothing and Accessories     156
Acting     159
Drawing     160
Techniques     160
Anime and Manga     161
Comics and Graphic Novels     163
Cooking     165
Technology     166
Games     168
Transportation     169
Survival Skills     170
Consider Starting with ...     172
Fiction Read-Alikes     173
References     173
The Arts     175
Definition     175
Appeal     175
Chapter Organization     175
Visual Arts     176
Art     176
Artists     178
All about Music     180
Music     180
Musicians     181
Film     183
Literature     185
Poetry     186
About Poetry and Poets     187
Poetry Collections and Anthologies     188
Verse Biographies     191
Folklore, Myths, and Legends     193
General     193
Urban Legends     194
Consider Starting with ...     195
Fiction Read-Alikes     196
Understanding and Changing the World     197
Definition     197
Appeal     197
Chapter Organization     197
Popular Media and Consumer Culture     197
Social Concerns     199
Religion     200
Consider Starting with ...     202
Fiction Read-Alikes     203
Nonfiction Readers' Advisor Resources for YA Librarians      205
Bibliography     209
Author/Title Index     211
Subject Index     233
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