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”

• Young Adults Moving In With Parents, Roommates

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  Yesterday, the Pew Research Center released a really interesting study which found that young adults in the U.S. are responding to the recession by moving in with their parents or other roommates. This might be a predictable behavior, but its always useful to see actual data support theory. And the findings are pretty ...
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• Help! I’ve got White Spots

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 464
  Fungal infections of the human body are very common, and are often quite bothersome. One such example is a condition known as tinea versicolor, a superficial yeast infection that produces white spots on the skin that are difficult to remove.How do I get it?Pityrosporum orbiculare, the yeast that causes tinea ...
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• Walking while talking on cell phone risky for older people: Study

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): Walking while talking on mobile phones may be dangerous for older people, say researchers.They also say that just listening to music on an iPod or other portable device doesn’t pack the same risks as talking on a cell phone.The findings are based on two lab-based studies in which ...
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• How to Have Better Sex: Advice For Your Younger Self

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  Recently I read a poem about advice for poets who are just starting out and it got me thinking about what we say to young adults who are just starting to have sex and how it affects them later on. Too often we teach teenagers and young adults very little thats helpful about the pleasures of sex; instead we focus ...
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• A Lot to be Grateful For

  
  Kmareka.com — Authority: 431
  My husband and I just celebrated our 27th anniversary. It was on November 24 in 1982 that we eloped and were blessed by a true saint, MahaGhosananda. He was a great spiritual leader of Cambodian Buddhists who lived and taught in Rhode Island for about a decade. He generously agreed to perform our ceremony. We asked ...
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• 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: 423
  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: 154
  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: 119
  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: 410
  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: 423
  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 ...
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• 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: 142
  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: 410
  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 ...
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• 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: 423
  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: 458
  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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