Young Adult

The tag young adult is very popular among bloggers who review books for young adults and by people discussing young adult literature, such as parents, teachers, librarians, book award committees, and booksellers. Books for young adults are also commonly referred to as YA literature. The tag is also often used by the authors, illustrators, editors and publishers who create literature for young adults. There are many web sites, professional organizations, and courses dedicated to young adult literature.

It is generally thought that books referred to as Young Adult are for young readers age thirteen and above. Books for readers under thirteen are referred to as children's books. Young adult literature is most often categorized by genre, such as biography, fantasy & science fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Regardless of how they are categorized, many books termed young adult literature are read and enjoyed by adults, such as the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Young Adult”

• Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

  
  not enough books — Authority: 126
  Copyright: 2005 Publisher: Scholastic Genre: Young Adult Pages: 425 Challenges: 1st in a series New-to-me Author: yes Authors Website Simple Description: Tally is still an ugly, although shell be 16 in a couple of months and then shell be made into a pretty and can hang out with her best friend Peris again. ...
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• THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN by Susan Pfeffer – REVIEW

  
  Karin's Book Nook — Authority: 419
  Harcourt Children’s Books – April 1, 2010 A year has passed since a meteor collided with the moon, sending it closer to the earth, and forever changing the world.  In LIFE AS WE KNEW IT , Miranda chronicles the events her family experiences as they struggle for survival during dramatic weather ...
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• MY ROTTEN LIFE by David Lubar – Review

  
  Karin's Book Nook — Authority: 419
  Starscape – August 4, 2009 Nathan Abercrombie is the second skinniest kid at school. He spends most of his time with the second tallest kid, the second fattest kid, and the second fastest kid. He doesn’t have a lot of friends and he’s used to being picked last for sports in PE, but for the most part, it ...
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• The Golden Compass

  
  Andrea's Book Nook — Authority: 92
  The Golden Compass by: Philip Pullman Challenges: YA Challenge, 1st in a Series Challenge Published: 2001 # of pages: 368 I read this years ago, when I was in high school, but I had mostly forgot about it until I watched the movie last year. I wasnt all that impressed with the film, but I remembered how much ...
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• 2009: #128 – The Book Thief (Markus Zusak)

  
  Confessions of a Bibliophile — Authority: 125
  Book #128 was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.  The back of the book reads: It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . . Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s ...
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• Kirkus Reviews | Kirkus Reviews » Current News Trends

  
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  book Up written of Birmingham Professor MFA, named one “Best Books by
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• Are Fallen Angels the Next Supernatural Romance Craze?

  
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  When Stephenie Meyer took on vampires, she put a good, wholesome, Mormon twist on things. The vamps sparkle, wear preppie clothes, have a big family, and suffer through months of pent-up sexual tension and tight-jaws while waiting until marriage to have the sex. Its not the usual vampiric ways -- not by a long shot. ...
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• Book Review: The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

  
  The Book Smugglers — Authority: 577
  Title: The Demon King Author: Cinda Williams Chima Genre: (Epic) Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Hyperion Children’s (Disney) Publication Date: October 2009 Hardcover: 512 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 in a planned trilogy. How did I get this book: Review copy from the author Why ...
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• Lotus Lowensteins My-Life-Is-Merde-but-Have a Bonnes-Fêtes-Anyway Blog Tourapalooza

  
  In Bed With Books — Authority: 414
  Welcome to Lotus Lowensteins My-Life-Is-Merde-but-Have a Bonnes-Fêtes-Anyway Blog Tourapalooza! My review looks pretty boring next to this interview with author Libby Schmais and protagonist Lotus Lowenstein. Not to mention if you collect all of the words du jour you can win a pretty fabuleux prize. -- Interview ...
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• Review: The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein

  
  In Bed With Books — Authority: 414
  By Libby Schmais Released Dec 9; Review copy provided by publicist This is part of the Lotus Lowensteins My-Life-Is-Merde-but-Have a Bonnes-Fêtes-Anyway Blog Tourapalooza - stay tuned for my interview! THE PILLOW BOOK OF LOTUS LOWENSTEIN is exactly what it says: the diary of young francophile. Though the ...
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• Smugglivus Day 10 – Guest Author: Jennifer Echols

  
  The Book Smugglers — Authority: 577
  Welcome to Smugglivus 2009 – Day 10! Throughout this month, we will have daily guests – authors and bloggers alike – looking back at their favorite reads of 2009, and looking forward to events and upcoming books in 2010. Today’s Guest: Jennifer Echols , writer of Romantic Comedy and Romantic Drama for ...
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• The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz

  
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  The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz Release Date: October 6, 2009 Publisher: Hyperion Age Group: Young Adult Pages: 396 Overall: Source: Publisher Interest: Series Other Titles in the Series: Blue Bloods, Masquerade & Revelations Buy the Book/Associate Links: Amazon / Indiebound ...
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• "Waiting on" Wednesday: Dream Life

  
  In Bed With Books — Authority: 414
  "Waiting On" Wednesday was started by Jill . Dont you love second chances? I enjoyed the 10th Grade Social Climber books, but found Lauren Mechlings first solo effort DREAM GIRL somewhat disappointing. But a little good will goes a long way. DREAM LIFE comes out January 12, and Im hoping for the best. Heres ...
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• Because You Asked—Take 2

  
  Pub Rants — Authority: 627
  STATUS: People assume that Denver is cold in the winter. In general, our temps are pretty mild. Not this week. We’ve got Alaska weather. It was -13 degrees when I woke up this morning. At least the sun was shining… What’s playing on the iPod right now? RIVER by Sarah McLachlan Kristi asked: Id love to ask ...
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• Young Adult Reading Challenge 2010

  
  not enough books — Authority: 126
  I love this challenge - while I love YA I dont always read as much as I want (or buy!) so this is a great challenge for me. J. Kaye is holding this challenge again, the challenge post can be found HERE. There are several levels of the challenge to choose from, and Im going to pick the lowest, which is to ...
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• Meridian: Fenestrae, oh my!

  
  Fantasy Literature News & Interviews — Authority: 132
  Meridian by Amber Kizer In the crowded field of YA paranormal novels, the premise of Meridian stands out. Not content to give us yet another tale of angsty vampire love, Amber Kizer instead introduces us to the Fenestras, semi-angelic beings who are tasked with helping the dying cross over to the afterlife. ...
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• Pssst! A Conspiracy of Kings...

  
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  ...is In. The. House. *dies*
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• Book review: ‘Walking Backward’ by Catherine Austen

  
  write meg! — Authority: 123
  Grief is a tricky, tricky thing — particularly when you have no guidelines to help you through it. Such is the case for 12-year-old Josh, a young man whose mother has just died in a car accident. Alone for the first time with his four-year-old brother Sammy, who has taken to sleeping in Josh’s bed and talking to ...
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• Kristin Cashore – Fire

  
  Fyrefly's Book Blog — Authority: 461
  143. Fire by Kristin Cashore (2009) Graceling , prequel/companion Read By: Xanthe Elbrick Length: 12h 39m (480 pages) Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Started: 18 November 2009 Finished: 29 November 2009 Where did it come from? The library. Why do I have it? I was so blown away by how good ...
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• Because You Asked

  
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  STATUS: Very sad to see that Imeem has now merged with My Space music. Not sure how good my music excerpts will be until I can find a new, good site for the embeds. I already miss Imeem. What’s playing on the iPod right now? BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE by Johnny Mercer and Margaret Whiting. And because I so rarely ...
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