Teaching and Reading New Adult Literature in High School and College

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.

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

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