Authors Of Books For Young People

Author : Sara Farizan
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781443439886

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Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan Pdf

With the heart of Judy Blume and wit of Alison Bechdel, Sara Farizan brings the authenticity and humour that distinguished her debut novel, If You Could Be Mine, to her second work of fiction for teens Leila has made it most of the way through high school without having a crush on anyone, which comes as something of a relief. Her Persian heritage makes her different enough; if word got out that Leila liked girls, life would be twice as hard. And what would her parents think? It’s bad enough she’s not even going to become a doctor. But when a sophisticated, beautiful new girl, Saskia, shows up, Leila starts to take risks she never dreamed of, especially when it looks as if the attraction between them is mutual. Struggling to sort out her growing feelings and Saskia’s confusing signals, Leila confides in her old friend, Lisa, and grows closer to Tomas, whose comments about his own sexuality are frank, funny, wise and sometimes painful. Gradually, Leila begins to see that almost all of her classmates are more complicated than they first appear to be, and many are keeping fascinating secrets of their own.

Author : Barbara Thrash Murphy,Deborah L. Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-21
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781135873554

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Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults by Barbara Thrash Murphy,Deborah L. Murphy Pdf

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults is a biographical dictionary that provides comprehensive coverage of all major authors and illustrators – past and present. As the only reference volume of its kind available, this book is a valuable research tool that provides quick access for anyone studying black children’s literature – whether one is a student, a librarian charged with maintaining a children’s literature collection, or a scholar of children’s literature. The Fourth Edition of this renowned reference work illuminates African American contributions to children’s literature and books for young adults. The new edition contains updated and new information for existing author/illustrator entries, the addition of approximately 50 new profiles, and a new section listing online resources of interest to the authors and readers of black children’s literature.

Author : H. A. Rey,Hena Khan
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780544866904

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It's Ramadan, Curious George by H. A. Rey,Hena Khan Pdf

George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation.” —The New Yorker George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan. This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time. “To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real Good

Author : Shirin Yim
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452133478

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Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Pdf

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage.

Author : Regina L Brooks
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781402293535

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Writing Great Books for Young Adults by Regina L Brooks Pdf

Break into the Bestselling Young Adult Market with this IndispensableGuide! Whether you're just getting started or are on the hunt foran agent or publisher, Writing Great Books for Young Adults is your completeinsider source on how to succeed in the flourishing world of YA fiction andnonfiction. In this updated and revised edition, veteran literary agent ReginaL. Brooks offers invaluable advice for YA writers on everything from shapingyour novel to crafting the perfect pitch for your book. Learn How To: •Develop an authentic, engaging voice and writing style •Construct dynamic plots that will resonate with readers •Avoid common pitfalls related to tone and point of view •Navigate the emerging genres of YA nonfiction and New Adult •Create an exceptional query letter and proposal that willgrab the attention of agents and publishers You'll also discover how successful film adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games have broadened the market for your book.Filled with tips and advice from agents, editors, and popular YA authors,Writing Great Books for Young Adults is your ticket to an incredible YA career! "Brooks offers writers who are serious about attractingteen readers solid guidance through the creation process of writing YA fiction."—LibraryJournal

Author : Stephen King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 1627152849

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On Writing by Stephen King Pdf

Author : Sherry Garland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Young adult literature
ISBN : 0898798574

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Writing for Young Adults by Sherry Garland Pdf

Provides guidelines and examples on writing for the YA market with profiles of popular genres and current trends, tips on improving writing skills and effective research, and the dos and dont's of contacting publishers.

Author : Sarah Dessen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781440638503

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The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen Pdf

From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All Expect the unexpected. Macy’s got her whole summer carefully planned. But her plans didn’t include a job at Wish Catering. And they certainly didn’t include Wes. But Macy soon discovers that the things you expect least are sometimes the things you need most. “Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know.” —Publishers Weekly Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

Author : Barbara Thrash Murphy
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : 0815320043

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Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults by Barbara Thrash Murphy Pdf

The Third Edition of this renowned reference work illuminates African American contributions to the genre of books for children and young adults with the biographies of 274 authors and artists - including 121 new biographies not included in previous editions. The book presents the user with a rich source of accessible, in-depth biographical data on each individual author or artist, including birthplace, education, their approach to art or literature, career development, and awards and honors received. Over 160 photographs of the subjects bring the biographies to life, and 46 covers of important children's books are reproduced. Also included is a comprehensive index of books, an index of authors and illustrators, and useful listings of publishers, distributors, and bookstores arranged by state.

Author : Emily Waisanen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1937165256

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The Book Monster by Emily Waisanen Pdf

The book monster loves to eat books. Not read them-EAT them! Whether it's munching on mysteries or chomping on children's books, the book monster is always looking for a delicious read in this delightful debut by Emily Waisanen. It is sure to leave readers of all ages smiling and satisfied.

Author : Michael Muhammad Knight
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781593763183

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The Taqwacores by Michael Muhammad Knight Pdf

A Muslim punk house in Buffalo, New York, inhabited by burqa-wearing riot girls, mohawked Sufis, straightedge Sunnis, Shi’a skinheads, Indonesian skaters, Sudanese rude boys, gay Muslims, drunk Muslims, and feminists. Their living room hosts parties and prayers, with a hole smashed in the wall to indicate the direction of Mecca. Their life together mixes sex, dope, and religion in roughly equal amounts, expressed in devotion to an Islamo-punk subculture, “taqwacore,” named for taqwa, an Arabic term for consciousness of the divine. Originally self-published on photocopiers and spiralbound by hand, The Taqwacores has now come to be read as a manifesto for Muslim punk rockers and a “Catcher in the Rye for young Muslims.” There are three different cover colors; red, white, and blue.

Author : Hanya Yanagihara
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804172707

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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Author : John Wilson
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443119290

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I Am Canada: Shot at Dawn by John Wilson Pdf

Sentenced to death for abandoning his unit, a soldier recounts the events leading up to his arrest. The reality of trench warfare is a shock to Allan McBride. Like many other young soldiers, he enthusiastically signed up for the chance to join the war effort and be a part of the fighting. But after months in the ravaged battlefields, watching men, including his friend Ken, get blown up by German shelling, something in Allan snaps and he leaves his unit, believing he is "walking home to Canada" to get help for his friend. After nearly a week of wandering aimlessly, Allan is taken in by a band of real deserters — men who have abandoned their units and live on the edge of survival in the woods of northern France. Once Allan realizes what he's done, he is paralyzed by the reality of his circumstance: if he stays with these men, it's possible they will be found and have to face the consequences; and if he returns to his unit, he will be charged with desertion — a charge punishable by death. In this outstanding new title in the I Am Canada series, acclaimed author John Wilson explores life in the horrific trenches of WWI and the effect of battle on a shell-shocked soldier.

Author : Mary Norton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0152047379

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The Borrowers by Mary Norton Pdf

The story of a family of miniature people who live in a quiet, out-of-the-way country house and who tried never to be seen by human beings.

Author : Linda Sue Park
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547350042

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A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park Pdf

The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)