Unit 2: Young Adult Literature

Unit 2 Overview

This unit focuses on types of literature and library materials of interest to young adults.

Unit Objectives

By completing this unit you will be able to:

• discuss examples of literature and other library materials of interest to young adults
• provide readers' advisory services to young adults

Unit Outline

2.1 Young Adult Literature

2.2 Canadian YA Fiction

2.3 Adult Fiction for Young Adults

2.4 Non-Fiction for Young Adults

2.5 Music, Videos and Other Non-Print Materials

2.6 Magazines and Graphic Novels

2.7 References and Additional Resources

2.8 Unit Review

2.9 Assignment 1: Annotations of YA literature

Summary of Required Learning Activities

• 2.1 Participate in a discussion on formula fiction.
• 2.2 Identify two Web sites with information about Canadian YA authors or literature.
• 2.4 Examine and comment on your library's collection of books on sexuality for young adults.
• 2.6 Participate in a discussion about young adults' reading, viewing and listening interests.
• 2.9 Assignment 1: Annotations of YA literature