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31. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Feminist Books for Teens
    In this episode, you'll hear about a variety of feminist books for teens—including works of realistic fiction as well as fantasy, biography, historical fiction, and satire.
32. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Gay and Lesbian Characters in Young Adult Literature
    Tune in to hear about the many ways in which contemporary authors are including gay, lesbian, and transgender characters in their novels for teens, and listen for recommendations of new titles on these topics.
    
33. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    International Books for Teens
    In this episode, you'll hear about books in a range of genres that give teens insight into the social and political conditions young people face around the globe. Together they offer a sustained look at war, poverty, and the struggle for human rights, but they also speak volumes about ordinary people and their capacity for hope and resilience.
    
34. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Introducing the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award
    Learn more about the five finalists for the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award.
35. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Activity & Project
    It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Make a Children's Book about the Weather
    Kids learn about weather sayings throughout history while writing and illustrating a book for younger children.
36. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Latino Literature for Teens
    All readers want to see themselves reflected in the pages of books. Works of Latino literature for teens focus on the experiences of young people from Spanish-speaking countries and cultures. In honor of El Día de los Niños, tune in to hear about a variety of books that celebrate the Latino cultural experience in literature.
    
37. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Life After High School
    Many teens enjoy reading up—choosing books where the main character is just a few years older than they are, and then reading in order to imagine what their life might become. Together the titles in this episode show teens the range of paths to adulthood and the struggles that are a natural part of the process.
38. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Life's Journeys: Help Along the Way
    Tap into teen and preteen readers' interest in adolescent-mentor relationships with these recommendations!
    
39. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Life Stories
    Life stories are books that trace defining moments and turning points in people's lives. By exploring how individuals overcome obstacles and discover their passions – or fall prey to mistakes and inner demons – life stories illustrate how human beings navigate the complexities of living. Tune in to hear about a variety of life stories – some that celebrate lives of success, others that mourn lives tragically lost or wasted.
40. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Making Sense of Series Books in Young Adult Literature
    This episode offers insight into different kinds of series books followed by recommendations of truly memorable series and companion books that will hook teen readers and stand the test of time.
    

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