Week 5: The Evolution of

YA Lit

A (Brief) History of YA Lit

With your partner, examine the two book cover “clues” I’ve provided. By researching these two works, begin to construct a

brief summary of what YA lit was like during your decade.

Be prepared to share the significance of both works and authors with the class. Also share any other important information you

discover about what was happing in YA lit during this time.

Lastly, choose 2 words to describe YA lit during your decade. Share your words with the class & explain the choice.

Series Books in YA Literature

YA Lit on the Screen

Group 1Watch the Hardy Boys/ Nancy Drew video clip

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipTQBghkQ-I&feature=related)

Watch the SVH video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=N3Nxpc2VL0c)

Compare the two.

What age do you think the show is appropriate for? What age is/was it

targeted at when it was made? What age do you think it appeals/appealed to (then vs now)? What other thoughts occur to

you as you watch the clips?

Group 2Watch the SVH video clip

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Nxpc2VL0c)

Watch the Gossip Girl video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=m5wtLwO2vhU)

Compare the two.

What age do you think the show is appropriate for? What age is/was it

targeted at when it was made? What age do you think it appeals/appealed to (then

vs now)? What other thoughts occur to you as you watch the clips?

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Would you buy The Clique & Gossip Girl for your library?

Pros Cons

Can we trust reviewers?

• Twilight reviews – yes or no?• Gossip Girl reviews – yes or no?• Clique reviews – yes or no?

As you read the assigned books for the semester, try to read at least 2 reviews for each book from a reputable review source. Try to determine which source(s) seem to best address your

review needs. We’ll discuss your thoughts Week 12.See the wiki’s main page for a link to Milner’s book review

databases.

A Librarian's Guide to Publishers

Standard Publishing Companies• Dutton• Penguin• HarperCollins• Little, Brown• Scholastic• Simon Schuster

Imprints• Razorbill (Penguin) – “dedicated to young adult and middle grade books”

– 13 Reasons Why– Vampire Academy

• Push (Scholastic) – “PUSH is dedicated to new authors and new voices. These writers tell it like it really is. No preaching. No false endings. No stereotypes or contrivance. Just an honest dose of reality. These books are funny, observant, heartbreaking, and heartstopping. Just like life.”– Tyrell by Coe Booth– Cut by Patricia McCormick

• Simon Pulse (Scholastic) – “publishes paperback books for teens in various categories and formats including reprints, original paperbacks, and original series.”– Forever by Judy Blume– Deb Caletti

Book Packagers

Alloy Entertainment “fully integrated entertainment company that develops and

produces original books, television series and feature films. The company originate entertainment properties then partners with leading publishers, television networks and movie studios to deliver those properties to the world.”

• Books: Clique, Gossip Girl, The Luxe, Pretty Little Liars• TV Shows: Rosewell, Privilege, Gossip Girl• Films: The Clique (direct to DVD movie), Sisterhood of the

Travelling Pants , The A List (in development)

What influence does marketing have on YA lit?

Who are we marketing to?

Who are they marketing to?

The Supernatural Craze…

What are some ways we can build on book blockbusters like Twilight?

For Next Week

• Bring – a manga book to class– 2 magazines: one “girl” magazine & one “boy”

magazine– One comic book or graphic novel– read these if you have time (quick reads!), but this

is not required• You have 2 novels to read• Also 2 brief articles to read