Building on the author's work in The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists, this book provides 101 new and revised reading lists created in consultation with teachers and public librarians—an invaluable resource for any educator who plans activities for children that involve using literature.
For librarians and teachers who are tasked with suggesting reading materials to teens and young adults, it can be extremely time-consuming to search for books that support the theme of a lesson—especially ones that are current and appeal to young minds. Reading lists are proven tools for efficiently meeting this challenge.
Nancy J. Keane is the author of the award-winning website Booktalks—Quick and Simple (nancykeane.com/booktalks), as well as the creator of the open collaboration wiki ATN Book Lists. With her latest book, 101 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Teens, she provides another indispensable resource for librarians and teachers.
The lists in this book are the result of careful consultation with teachers and public librarians, and from discussions on professional email lists. These indispensable lists can be utilized in many ways—for example, as handouts to teachers as suggested reading, to create book displays, or as display posters in the library. This collection will facilitate the creation of valuable reading lists to support the extended reading demands of today's teens.
Highlights
• Provides flexible, multipurpose lists that can be applied to a variety of teaching methods and in diverse settings
• Presents valuable resources and aids for suggesting reading materials while allowing educators to be creative and have fun
Nancy J. Keane is a school librarian as well as adjunct faculty member at New Hampshire Technical Institute, Plymouth State University, and University of Rhode Island. She teaches workshops around the country and has hosted a children's literature television show and a talk radio show. Keane has authored several books on creating and using booktalks, including Libraries Unlimited's The Tech-Savvy Booktalker: A Guide for 21st-Century Educators. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; her master's degree in library science from University of Rhode Island; and a master's degree in educational technology from George Washington University. She is currently a candidate for a doctorate in education at Rivier College.
Reviews
"This looks to be a very useful book that will be heavily used because it has the ability to save librarians and educators hours of creating book lists. It is definitely recommended to both school and public librarians and to teachers. Reading teachers will find it especially useful as it lists both grade levels and lexiles."—ARBA
"Although the title says 'for Teens,' the lists included in this book contain something for all ages; elementary and even some adult/YA crossover titles are included. This is a useful resource for new librarians and may also be helpful to seasonal librarians."—Library Media Connection
"As is evident by the title, Keane has packed a dense number of lists into the book, and their appeal is broad. The contents likely include selections for every type of reader and something for even the pickiest among them. This volume is a valuable addition for librarians looking to brush up their professional collection and can also serve as a browsable title for teens."—School Library Journal
