-". . . an easy-to-use textbook for young adult librarians and those studying in the field. This book will aid those working with teens and pre-teens to find the books that will suit them on any given subject. Chance offers popular titles in the given genres as well as professional resources to guide librarians as they make referrals and build their own collections. The book is divided clearly into individual sections, first introducing readers to young adults and their literature then moving on through various types of material, including magazines, manga, fiction, and nonfiction. Each section offers practical advice in material selection as well as how to promote and use literature wherever there are potential young adult readers. The textbook includes a long list of professional references of various formats; there is also a comprehensive index at the end. This is one of many books on young adult literature. For the library or librarian needing a book on how to purchase and understand young adult literature then this is a good place to start." —ARBA

-"This work is designed for use by instructors of YA literature classes and is well suited for that task. The introductory chapter is thorough, providing a definition of young adults and their literary needs, then giving a broad overview of the literature. The following chapters break YA lit down into wide categories such as quick reads, realistic fiction, fantastic fiction, and informational titles. Chapters on cultural diversity and intellectual freedom provide much-needed guidance to students. " —School Library Journal