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- ISSN: 1074-4762
- E-ISSN: 1943-3069
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Ice Cream / I Scream for YA Books
- Source: Voices from the Middle, Volume 17, Issue 4, May 2010, p. 8 - 14
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- 01 May 2010
Abstract
From a 40-year perspective, Don Gallo examines the field of young adult literature, comparing it to ice cream—its various flavors and levels of richness. The article proclaims the profundity of the field and the quality of its writers, summarizes historical highlights, defends it against its detractors, and explains the importance of helping students make informed choices by talking about books and having them available in our classrooms. The author also states his personal preferences along with his concern about the increasing length of YA books.
© 2010 by the National Council of Teachers of English