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41. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Fairy Tale Retellings
    A growing number of young adult authors are using fairy tales as seeds for their stories. Tune in to hear about an assortment of the newest fairy tale retellings: books that include middle grade humor, satire, coming of age stories, and graphic novels.
    
42. 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.
43. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Finding the YA Community at NCTE Convention
    Tune in to hear about specific things you can do to find the YA community at NCTE Annual Convention. You'll learn about the kinds of YA lit sessions that typically appear on the program, and you'll hear tips from YA advocates about how to make the most of the opportunity to meet authors, discover new books, and connect with others who love young adult literature as much as you do.
44. 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.
    
45. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Guided by Teen Book Awards
    Teen book awards provide an annual guide for readers in search of quality young adult literature reading recommendations. In her sixth annual celebration of the year's most distinguished books for teens, Jennifer introduces her personal favorites. Tune in to hear about coming of age novels, works of original historical research, and tributes to the pleasures of cooking, the power of graphic design, and the comforts of poetry.
46. 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.
    
47. 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.
48. 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.
    
49. 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.
50. 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!
    

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