Young Adult Literature: Using Young Adult Realistic Literature to Help Troubled Teenagers: Something New, Tried and True, and Recommended Nonfiction

Describes a seven-step process that uses young adult literature to help teenagers understand and deal with their troubles. Offers brief annotations of five young adult titles in each of nine areas: alienation and identity; divorce; dropouts, delinquency, and gangs; poverty; teenage pregnancy; abused...

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Published in:English journal 1997-09, Vol.86 (5), p.91-95
Main Author: Kaywell, Joan F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Describes a seven-step process that uses young adult literature to help teenagers understand and deal with their troubles. Offers brief annotations of five young adult titles in each of nine areas: alienation and identity; divorce; dropouts, delinquency, and gangs; poverty; teenage pregnancy; abused children; alcohol and drugs; homosexuality; and stress and suicide.
ISSN:0013-8274
2161-8895
DOI:10.58680/ej19973420