The author explains the use of young adult literature in middle and high school English classes, focusing on creating a classroom that cultivates a reading community, selecting books suited to teens' needs and that satisfy the demands of the curriculum and standards, and reading tasks that foster complexity, agency, and autonomy. She discusses young adult literature as a field and a new way of thinking about the concept of text complexity; the elements of a young adult literature pedagogy; creative types of assessment; and ideas for outreach to parents, administrators, and colleagues. Annotation 2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
