Radical Reads 2 - Bodart, Joni Richards
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Radical Reads 2 picks up where the first volume left off, featuring 101 radical young adult books that have come out since its publication. Author Joni Richards Bodart defends their inclusion in library collections and school curricula after introducing each book with lists of characters and major themes. She also suggests a number of "booktalk" and book report ideas, also identifying books with mature themes in her "risks" section. Included as well is a section that lists the awards that the books have won and a section of book reviews.

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Radical Reads 2 picks up where the first volume left off, featuring 101 radical young adult books that have come out since its publication. Author Joni Richards Bodart defends their inclusion in library collections and school curricula after introducing each book with lists of characters and major themes. She also suggests a number of "booktalk" and book report ideas, also identifying books with mature themes in her "risks" section. Included as well is a section that lists the awards that the books have won and a section of book reviews.
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By Joni Richards Bodart
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Bodart, a highly respected youth literature professional, provides an updated resource for both the youth-serving professional and the teen. She offers insight into writing book reports and booktalks that secondary school English teachers and library media specialists can share with students. The table of contents alone is a collection-development tool that helps libraries meet the needs of teens looking for themselves in books as well as reading beyond their own life experiences ... Bodart's new book is a must-have professional tool in public libraries, secondary school libraries, and secondary school English classrooms. An examination of the subjects and themes also suggests that it is a useful resource for secondary school counselors. Bodart again demonstrates why young adult librarians turn to her for booktalking resources. VOYA, December 2009 Veteran author Bodart continues the work she began with Radical Reads: 101 YA Novels on the Edge (2002), this time featuring titles that have been published since then. After discussing the value of edgy books?those that reflect the sometimes harsh realities of life for teens?Bodart provides entries for over 100 titles. Recommended for YA librarians in schools, as well as for teachers; public librarians serving teens will find this to be an excellent reader's advisory tool as well as a professionalresource on handling challenges and preparing book talks... Library Journal, Starred Review, February 2010 Of the many bibliographic resource tools that anyone can have, this work is a must for librarians, teachers, and the general public who wish to promote the best in young adult literature. American Reference Books Annual In Radical Reads, published in 2002, Joni Richards Bodart identified 101 YA novels of the type generally described as "edgy" and "gritty." In Radical Reads 2, she lists more than 100 new ones-almost all of them award winners. What sets this bibliographic guide apart is the amount of detail provided for each title, including a sample booktalk, a list of major themes, book report ideas, review excerpts, and a useful rundown of what makes the book a risky choice, as well as what makes it good. An essential tool for librarians serving young adults. American Libraries, March 2010 In this update to Radical Reads (Scarecrow, 2002), Bodart gives an in-depth look at the latest controversial literature for teens. More than 100 new titles are profiled, offering detailed information, including sections on risks and strengths, major themes and ideas, brief character descriptions, booktalks and book-report ideas, reviews, awards, and more...This is a must-read for anyone serving teens, including teachers. School Library Journal, May 2010 There will be shouts of joy from YA librarians...when they discover that Joni Richards Bodart has completed Radical Reads 2: Working with the Newest Edgy Titles for Teens. The dedication will make you sigh and then you'll dig in to find more than 100 fabulous teen-tested titles, all published since 2002, each with its own character map, booktalk, theme discussion guide, book report ideas, and more. Your young adult readers that are always looking for more grit, angst, turmoil, addiction, despair, and psychosis will thank you for having Radical Reads 2 on hand. -- Dodie Ownes School Library Journal, November 2009 Veteran author Bodart continues the work she began with Radical Reads: 101 YA Novels on the Edge (2002), this time featuring titles that have been published since then. After discussing the value of "edgy" books-those that reflect the sometimes harsh realities of life for teens-Bodart provides entries for over 100 titles. Recommended for YA librarians in schools, as well as for teachers; public librarians serving teens will find this to be an excellent reader's advisory tool as well as a professional resource on handling challenges and preparing book talks. Library Journal, Starred Review, February 2010 Bodart, assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, has produced a sequel to Radical Reads: 101 YA Novels on the Edge (2002). The new work includes 101 books published between the years 2000 and 2009. Like its predecessor, Radical Reads 2 is designed for librarians, teachers, and teen readers. The book's format remains the same, beginning with tips on book reports for students, tips on booktalks for librarians and teachers, a guide to abbreviations for reading and grade levels, and an introduction, "The Value of Controversial YA Literature." This material is followed by entries for novels. Each entry contains bibliographic information, lists of subject areas and characters, a sample booktalk, major themes and ideas, book report ideas, booktalk ideas, risks (that is, controversial themes), strengths, awards (if any), and review excerpts. Following the entries are four appendixes and five indexes that are designed to support using radical reads in the classroom and finding the right book to meet reader and curriculum needs. A valuable resource for all middle-school and high-school libraries as well as academic libraries serving teacher-training programs. Booklist, June 2010 Dedicated to 'teens whose souls are already scarred', Radical Reads 2 provides a list of over 100 young adult books that have been published between the years 2000 and 2009...Joni Bodart is internationally known as a leading expert on book talking. She is on the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University and the coordinator of the youth librarianship specialisation. The book has been designed for librarians, teachers and young adult readers with a clear and concise format, making it easy to navigate to the information or title needed. Beginning with tips for students about writing effective book reports, tips on book talks for librarians and teachers, and a guide to abbreviations for reading and grade levels, Bodart then provides an introduction, Value of Controversial YA Literature. This introduction highlights why the titles chosen are controversial - they reflect reality; they are incredibly well written; they make adults uncomfortable; they change lives and empower teens...It is this detailed information that sets Radical Reads apart from other recommended reading texts for teens. Not only does Bodart provide in-depth information, she also has structured it to allow for easy, practical application. Radical Reads is a valuable resource for all school and public libraries, as well as for student teacher librarians and English teachers. Australian Library Journal…mehr