ALA Best Books for Young Adults
Given by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)
2,657 Works 3,801,024 Books 109,460 Reviews 4.0
From the American Library Association's young adult library services. The books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens.
show more The annual lists comprises a wide range of genres and styles, including contemporary realistic fiction that reflects the diversity of the teen experience, nonfiction that brings to teens an awareness of the world they live in and its history, and fantastical stories told in both narrative and graphic formats.The year listing skipped 1989 in the ALA Best Books for Young Adults Second Edition publication, although some authors such as Gary Paulsen listed as having a 1990 Best Books in the publication will credit the same book as a 1989 Best Books on various websites. There appears to be no official explanation for this.
The list was replaced by YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults starting in 2011. show less
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