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From: Emily Townsend <etownsend_at_wisc.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:49:51 -0500
I've realized one of my biases during this conversation on realistic fiction. I tend to think that teens and kids especially will prefer fantastic genres. In general, in reader's advisory with youth, I will recommend these genres over realistic fiction -- unless, of course, if a teen is specifically looking for something based in the real world or a realistic fiction novel matches the teen's interests.
Over and over, kids prove me wrong by choosing and loving realistic fiction. I know more than one teen who has read every book by Chris Crutcher or Walter Dean Myers or Coe Booth. Definitely, some challenging and emotional reading. Also, working with teens on a book trailer project this spring, all but one chose a realistic fiction or non-fiction book. I saw a huge teen reading audience this year for Rainbow Rowell's /Eleanor and Park/ and /Fan Girl/. And, I know many, many of us experienced the middle school girl obsession with a particular realistic fiction book (and movie) this spring.
Realistic fiction is all of the wonderful and difficult things that Megan, Merri, and Maggie mentioned. These books can be emotionally challenging to read. But, it has become obvious to me that they are enjoyed and in demand by teens.
Are others seeing a rise in popularity of -- or other reactions to -- realistic fiction with teens at their schools or libraries?
Emily Townsend, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Received on Fri 11 Jul 2014 09:50:28 AM CDT
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:49:51 -0500
I've realized one of my biases during this conversation on realistic fiction. I tend to think that teens and kids especially will prefer fantastic genres. In general, in reader's advisory with youth, I will recommend these genres over realistic fiction -- unless, of course, if a teen is specifically looking for something based in the real world or a realistic fiction novel matches the teen's interests.
Over and over, kids prove me wrong by choosing and loving realistic fiction. I know more than one teen who has read every book by Chris Crutcher or Walter Dean Myers or Coe Booth. Definitely, some challenging and emotional reading. Also, working with teens on a book trailer project this spring, all but one chose a realistic fiction or non-fiction book. I saw a huge teen reading audience this year for Rainbow Rowell's /Eleanor and Park/ and /Fan Girl/. And, I know many, many of us experienced the middle school girl obsession with a particular realistic fiction book (and movie) this spring.
Realistic fiction is all of the wonderful and difficult things that Megan, Merri, and Maggie mentioned. These books can be emotionally challenging to read. But, it has become obvious to me that they are enjoyed and in demand by teens.
Are others seeing a rise in popularity of -- or other reactions to -- realistic fiction with teens at their schools or libraries?
Emily Townsend, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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