Teaching Young Adult Literature Today: Insights, Considerations, and Perspectives for the Classroom Teacher
- ISBN-10
- 661363459X
- ISBN-13
- 9786613634597
- Category
- Electronic books
- Pages
- 305
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Author
- Judith A. Hayn
Description
Teaching Young Adult Literature Today introduces the reader to what is current and relevant in the plethora of good books available for adolescents. This smart collection by literary experts illustrates how teachers can help their students become lifelong readers by simply introducing them to smart, insightful, and engaging books.
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