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Teen Fiction Trends: Sparking a Love for Reading
In this episode, school librarians Donna Baird, Jennifer Horan, and my regular co-host Ruth Maloney join me to discuss the current trends in teenage fiction, whether books today gravitate more towards heavier themes rather than humour, and how these trends impact young readers.
The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by librarians in curating collections that both engage and empower students. They also offer insights into guiding reluctant readers, the influence of social media on reading choices, and the need for diverse genres, including humor and fantasy, in teenage fiction. Whether you're a librarian, educator, or book enthusiast, this episode provides invaluable perspectives on fostering a love for reading among young people.
Join us as we celebrate the magic of connecting the right book with the right reader and share our curated list of must-read titles for teenagers.
Donna's top picks
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Internment by Samira Ahmed
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fable by Adrienne Young
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Jennifer's top picks
One by Sarah Crossan
Diary of a Confused Feminist by Kate Weston
The Gifted, the Talented and Me by William Sutcliffe
We Played With Fire by Catherine Barter
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff
Ruth's top picks
Needle by Patrice Lawrence, - Short but issues based
A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge, - Escapist
Maus by Art Spiegelman, - Graphic historical
The Number 57 bus - by Dashka Slater, - thought provoking nonfiction
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - humour
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries. A membership for all school librarians https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/aboutmembership
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Learnics https://www.learnics.com/
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By Elizabeth HutchinsonIn this episode, school librarians Donna Baird, Jennifer Horan, and my regular co-host Ruth Maloney join me to discuss the current trends in teenage fiction, whether books today gravitate more towards heavier themes rather than humour, and how these trends impact young readers.
The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by librarians in curating collections that both engage and empower students. They also offer insights into guiding reluctant readers, the influence of social media on reading choices, and the need for diverse genres, including humor and fantasy, in teenage fiction. Whether you're a librarian, educator, or book enthusiast, this episode provides invaluable perspectives on fostering a love for reading among young people.
Join us as we celebrate the magic of connecting the right book with the right reader and share our curated list of must-read titles for teenagers.
Donna's top picks
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Internment by Samira Ahmed
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fable by Adrienne Young
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Jennifer's top picks
One by Sarah Crossan
Diary of a Confused Feminist by Kate Weston
The Gifted, the Talented and Me by William Sutcliffe
We Played With Fire by Catherine Barter
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff
Ruth's top picks
Needle by Patrice Lawrence, - Short but issues based
A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge, - Escapist
Maus by Art Spiegelman, - Graphic historical
The Number 57 bus - by Dashka Slater, - thought provoking nonfiction
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - humour
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries. A membership for all school librarians https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/aboutmembership
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Learnics https://www.learnics.com/