The folks at School Library Journal have responded to the expanding 'tweens and young adult market with the launch of SLJ Teen. What a fab piece of news this is in the publishing world where there is more contraction than expansion.It is a joy to read about teens so passionate about reading that they're creating book clubs and writing book reviews. It's enough to make one think that there is hope for the traditionally packaged printed story after all.
For public and school librarians who work with this age group, this must feel like tremendous validation. And if the rest of the SLJ Teen team is as passionate about teens and books as Editor Dodie Ownes, then this publication is well on its way to becoming a beloved and trusted resource. I have known Dodie for some years and we've had many wonderful conversations about books we love. She has a long history with SLJ and has always volunteered as a school librarian at her son's schools. As he's grown, she has relished the role of resident book promoter to younger students and now teens.
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Annie, your posting is still bringing hits to the SLJTeen Web site - thank you! Hope all is well with you - here's a quick tip on a tasty YA title - Girl, Hero - by Carrie Jones. (Flux, 2008) A confused yet cognizant high school freshman gets more than she bargained for with a bushel full of dysfunctional friends and family. Funny and smart.
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