1st Edition

Teaching and Reading New Adult Literature in High School and College

By Sharon Kane Copyright 2023
274 Pages
by Routledge

274 Pages
by Routledge

274 Pages
by Routledge

An introduction to the rapidly growing category of New Adult (NA) literature, this text provides a roadmap to understanding and introducing NA books to young people in high school, college, libraries, and other settings. As a window into the experiences and unique challenges that young and new adults encounter, New Adult literature intersects with but is distinct from Young Adult literature.... Read more

Chapter One. New Adult Literature: Coming of Age, Again and Again

Chapter Two. Preparing to Launch: The High School Years

Chapter Three. Navigating the College Years

Chapter Four. Job Exploration and Entry

Chapter Five. Changing Relationships

Chapter Six. Civic Responsibilities and Taking Action for a Better World

Chapter Seven. So You’d Rather Be Reading: A Literary Guide through the Disciplines

Chapter Eight. Best Foot Forward: Stepping into New Stages with Care and Delight

Biography

Sharon Kane is Professor of Education at the State University of New York at Oswego, USA.