Teaching Young Adult Literature : Developing Students as World Citizens / Thomas W. Bean, University of Nevada, Las Vegas ; Judith Dunkerly-Bean, Innovations International Charter School of Nevada ; Helen J. Harper, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

An introduction to adolescent life, texts, and teaching -- The nature and history of young adult literature -- The teaching of young adult literature -- Young adult literature and exceptional learners -- Realistic fiction, romance, and mystery -- Science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- Historical fiction -- Short stories, poetry, and humor -- Nonfiction, biographies, information, and self-help -- Comics, manga, graphic novels, zines, and street (Urban) literature -- Postmodern forms of young adult literature -- Global and multicultural literature for young adults -- Boys books/Girls books? Gender and sexuality in young adult literature -- Young adult literature and critical content area literacy -- Censorship -- Technology and the future of young adult literature