tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post1087971396844534380..comments2023-12-10T19:04:26.773-08:00Comments on Author2Author: School Summer Reading List (or Cost Comparisons)Emily Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-46549988187043368742011-06-09T11:44:58.146-07:002011-06-09T11:44:58.146-07:00I would imagine that most kids read both YA and ad...I would imagine that most kids read both YA and adult. They're not mutually exclusive. Plus there are many beach read, low challenge adult books and many thematically challenging YA books, so I wouldn't assume a book is better for a high schooler because it isn't YA. But hey, I study YA and my college days are well behind me. :) <br /><br />I think the main difference between well-written YA and adult is the age of the protagonist, and 18 year olds can be forgiven for not wanting to read midlife crisis novels.Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-8490603502595946522011-06-09T10:41:35.176-07:002011-06-09T10:41:35.176-07:00I see your budget point, but by 11th or 12th grade...I see your budget point, but by 11th or 12th grade I think it is appropriate for teens to start reading adult titles. I've been shocked to see that even in college many are still reading YA (and studying them!). Seems odd to me.<br /><br />Also? I have to say that Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (awesome!) seems like a great transition book. It is for adults, but it covers a lot of teen years for the protags and gives a great view of history. I imagine it would generate a lot of discussion on many levels.Lisa Tiffinhttp://www.lisatiffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-43575527504970918422011-06-08T11:34:52.059-07:002011-06-08T11:34:52.059-07:00I think you should let the town's school libra...I think you should let the town's school librarians and teachers know your concerns. I've been shocked to come across high school English teachers (or ELA depending on what your district calls English class) who don't recognize even the most familiar author's names in YA literature or who can't tell you who won the Printz Award. The school librarian should be able to tell you who makes up the list and who grades the book reports. (Just a hunch, but if you have to read hundreds of those things, you probably try to get books you know and like on the list, even if that means they're not YA books.)Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.com