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Name: Young adult literature
Author: Michael Cart

📘 Young adult literature by Michael Cart

Michael Cart’s expanded survey of young adult literature examines its explosive rise over the past decade and its bold engagement with topics such as homosexuality, mental illness, AIDS, and drug abuse. The work offers updated insights into reading habits, the influence of technology, and new YA awards, providing practical advice for librarians, teachers, and adult services staff seeking to broaden their recommendations beyond romance and horror.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Michael Cart

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