The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies
By (Author) Bernard A. Drew
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Libraries Unlimited Inc
15th October 1997
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000
Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Bibliographies, catalogues
820.99283
Physical Properties
Hardback
531
Width 178mm, Height 254mm
1304g
Description
The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.
Reviews
A handy reference for middle and high school students, teachers, and librarians...I recommend this resource to schools and libraries.-Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
A valuable reference book for teachers and others interested in appropriate and popular fiction for teens.-Bloomsbury Review
An essential volume not only for young readers but also for writers, educators, librarians, parents and researchers.-The Paper
Brings together information about many popular writers for libraries that don't own series such as Authors & Artists for Young Adults.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
The physical presentation of The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors is of the highest quality in the best tradition of US text and reference book publishing.-Australian Library Review
"A handy reference for middle and high school students, teachers, and librarians...I recommend this resource to schools and libraries."-Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
"Brings together information about many popular writers for libraries that don't own series such as Authors & Artists for Young Adults."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"A valuable reference book for teachers and others interested in appropriate and popular fiction for teens."-Bloomsbury Review
"An essential volume not only for young readers but also for writers, educators, librarians, parents and researchers."-The Paper
"The physical presentation of The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors is of the highest quality in the best tradition of US text and reference book publishing."-Australian Library Review
Author Bio
BERNARD A. DREW is a free-lance writer and editor, as well as a columnist for a daily newspaper.
