Young Adults

The tag young adults is 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 literature for young adults.

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

Regardless of how they are categorized, many books written for young adults are read and enjoyed equally by adults, such as the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Young Adults”

• Volunteer networker William Oppenheim Wins Rhodes Scholarship

  
  TitusOneNine — Authority: 546
  [William] Oppenheim founded Omprakash Foundation, an online database of volunteer opportunities that, unlike many others, is completely free and education-driven. He is not selling volunteer trips, he is connecting volunteers and donors with opportunities. “There are all these companies where you will pay them ...
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• Video: Fire: Kristin Cashore

  
  The Children's Book Review — Authority: 424
  By Bianca Schulze , The Childrens Book Review Published: November 24, 2009 Im looking forward to reading this book ... The narration on the video reminds me of Lord of the Rings. Anyone else?
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• Most Young Adults Lacking Personal Finance Information | www …

  
  The Wealthy Soul — Authority: 152
  Author: Cara Newman Source: isnare.com A recent poll by YoungMoney.com found that only 24 percent of people felt they have a decent knowledge of personal . Read the rest here:  Most Young Adults Lacking Personal Finance Information | www …
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• All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go

  
  Mid-CenturyModernMoms — Authority: 121
  This past weekend, Oras family had a BIG family occasion- it was my nephews Bar Mitzvah. But this was a kid who thought that he was going to "fail Bar Mitzvah". Max most definitely did NOT fail Bar Mitzvah (now abbreviated BM). He did a FANTASTIC job. I was so proud and was proud for my mother who died last year. He ...
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• College Graduates Struggle To Repay Loans

  
  TitusOneNine — Authority: 546
  Samantha Green graduated from Indiana University in May with a $50,000 debt, a degree in journalism and a burning desire to start her career in Chicago. So far, the only job offers she has gotten are temporary or minimum-wage sales jobs. "Its just not something thats a good fit for me," says Green, who is doing odd ...
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• Hemorrhagic H1N1 in Polk County Iowa

  
  Survival News Network — Authority: 143
  Iowa has officially recorded 21 H1N1 deaths, including seven in Polk County alone. But the county’s medical examiner said he has performed autopsies on some residents who were never diagnosed with H1N1, but actually had it.“In the autopsy, what we’re seeing is very heavy, wet hemorrhagic lungs, lungs with a lot ...
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• Nonfiction for Older (Kid) Readers

  
  Chicken Spaghetti — Authority: 413
  The Middle Grade/Young Adult Nonfiction category of the Cybils awards is so hot that its smokin. 2009 has been a very good year for childrens nonfiction. Two of the five finalists for the National Book Award in Young Peoples Literature were nonfiction titles:  Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice  and Charles ...
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• Shiver: Maggie Stiefvater

  
  The Children's Book Review — Authority: 424
  By Amanda Lynch , The Childrens Book Review Published: November 23, 2009 Shiver by  Maggie Stiefvater Reading Level:  Teens Hardcover:  400 pages Publisher:  Scholastic Press (August 1, 2009) What to Expect:  Werewolves, Romance, Poetry Id been looking forward to reading Maggie ...
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• Jews’ Next Dor’s Hanukkah Happenings

  
  Jews' Next Dor — Authority: 125
  Jews’ Next Dor has lots going on for Hanukkah5770 (2009) from San Jose to Palo Alto. It starts in a big way with the community Young Adult Light It Up Hanukkah Party. Don’t forget to register online for discounted admission at http://www.paloaltojcc.com/light , bring donations for Second Harvest Food Bank to be ...
  3 days ago

• Holiday Toy Drive Ends November 30th, Wrapping Party December 1st

  
  Jews' Next Dor — Authority: 125
  Our annual Toy Drive is coming to a close with the end of November. Please drop off any new toys for ages 0-17 at any of the 3 drop off locations by November 30th. Young Adults join us for a wrapping party on December 1st. Drop off locations: Congregation Beth David (19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, Ca) Levy Family ...
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• Book Review: A Healing Place: Help Your Child Find Hope and Happiness After the Loss of a Loved One ~ Kate Atwood with John Kelly

  
  Pajama Mommy - A Women and Mothers Blogger Community A Women and Mothers Magazine — Authority: 140
  Kate Atwood writes from experience of losing a loved one as a child.  She founded Kate’s Club, a nationally acclaimed non-profit dedicated to children and teens facing life after the loss of a loved one, and provides them with the most important commodity of all-hope.  Based in Atlanta her mission is her ...
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• “Hello,” I’m Jane. “Hi,” I’m Brian.

  
  Jewish Community Federation — Authority: 110
  Jane is a single Jewish woman (SJW) in her late 20s who grew up in Los Altos, went away to college and moved back to the area for grad school. When she returned, she began looking for a “Jewish community” and attended a local synagogue. She didn’t find it particularly satisfying and has been looking for an ...
  5 days ago

• Public Speakers and Tongue Twisters

  
  IENACE — Authority: 142
  You could say that tongue twisters are nursery rhymes for adults. Both have silly rhymes and like-sounding words and more often than not, they’re fun to say every now and then.  They are great to play on your mp3 video players . But what most people don’t realize is that both nursery rhymes and tongue twisters ...
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• Whats Hot in November, 2009? Kids Book Trends, Kids Book Events, Best Selling Kids Books and more ...

  
  The Children's Book Review — Authority: 424
  By Bianca Schulze , The Childrens Book Review Published: November 20, 2009 href="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fthechisboorev-20%2F8003%2Fa0f048c2-8744-4b1c-91c8-3c638a891350&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets Hereis the scoop ...
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• Student Sex, Teachers, and Sex Ed

  
  American Conservative Daily — Authority: 503
  We’ve all heard and/or read about secondary school teachers who are exemplars of the ancient Roman poet, Catullus.  His most notable poem, “Odi et Amo” or, “I Hate and I Love,” expresses his ardent feelings toward his mistress, Lesbia, conflicted emotions due to the fact she dumped him. Many, too ...
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• 2009 National Book Award Winner: Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose

  
  The Children's Book Review — Authority: 424
  By Bianca Schulze , The Childrens Book Review Published: November 19, 2009 Congratulations to Phillip Hoose , the winner of the 2009 National Book Award, in the Young Peoples Literature category. I havent had the opportunity to read this book, however, I thought Id share the link to the Nataional Book ...
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• Meditation Reduces Stress in College Students

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 553
  A new study suggests meditation may be an effective modality to mitigate blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk college students. “The Transcendental Meditation Program, a widely-used standardized program to reduce stress, showed significant decreases in blood pressure and improved mental ...
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• Volunteer for Center for Promotion of Excellence School in Tanzania

  
  fresh healthy body — Authority: 153
  To train and empower Children and Adults to pull themselves from poverty and help people of Arusha and Tanzania become self sustainable and educated. As children are educated and become apart of the centre they are encouraged to give back and volunteer themselves, creating a cycle of support to those who need it by ...
  6 days ago

• The Case for Twittering in Worship

  
  Turn your ears... a worship blog — Authority: 107
  Hi all! As promised, here is the article I sent to the Methodist Message. I hope it gets published so that people hear both sides of the story. The Case for Twittering in Worship by Jonathan HuangThe last Methodist Message (November 2009, Vol 111 No 11) ran an article entitled “Twittering in [...]
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• Claudette Colvin Bio Wins Award

  
  Chicken Spaghetti — Authority: 413
  Phillip Hooses book Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice won the National Book Award for Young Peoples Literature . Colvin, a previously unsung civil rights-era heroine, accompanied Hoose to the ceremony. Upon accepting the award, Hoose said, "I thank this woman beside me whose story was about to disappear. We ...
  6 days ago

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