Review by Booklist Review
*Starred Review* As the teen specialist at Downers Grove Public Library, Booth brings together her experience working with an active readers'-advisory department as well as her knowledge of teen library patrons to cover all aspects of readers' advisory for teens. The first few chapters discuss teen reading habits and why readers' advisory for this group is different and also provide Tips for the Generalist who may not be an expert in teen fiction. Other chapters cover elements of the readers'-advisory interaction ( Opening the Readers's Advisory Interview, Detecting Interest, Articulating Appeal ) and survey the various resources and tools that are available for identifying appropriate books. Two unique chapters offer well- thought-out and practical advice on making reading-related homework assignments less painful for staff and students as well as suggestions for providing readers'-advisory services to teens through their parents or other adults. Appendixes list popular authors, sure bets, and teen-selected book awards. Filled with excellent tips and great ideas, Serving Teens through Readers' Advisory makes an important contribution to readers'-advisory services and is essential reading for all readers' advisors and any library staff who work with teens. Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.--Moyer, Jessica Copyright 2007 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
In this clear and accessible guide, Booth offers practical, hands-on advice for connecting with teenagers through readers' advisory. A brief history of teen reading and a chapter exploring the positive connection between pleasure reading and lifelong literacy offer a valuable defense of literature and library services tailored specifically for young adults. The author goes on to provide strategies for conducting readers' advisory, including ways to approach teen patrons, key questions and tactics for the RA interview, advice for helping students with homework needs, and tips for working with parents seeking books for their children. The final two chapters, which provide suggestions for creating YA resource lists for staff and for conducting indirect outreach to teens through displays and book lists, are particularly useful. Appendixes include lists of popular YA authors, "sure-bet" books for teens, and teen-selected book awards. Aimed primarily at public-library generalists with little experience working with young adults, this book could also serve as a useful refresher for school or YA librarians looking to keep their readers' advisory skills up-to-date.-Meredith Robbins, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, New York City (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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