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This study sought to collect data from teens and librarians about their preferences and recommendations for the effective design of physical library spaces for teens. Librarians and teens at twenty-two U.S. public libraries filmed narrated video tours of their young adult (YA) public library spaces. The researchers used qualitative content analysis techniques to analyze the video data and to develop a framework for guiding the design of effective YA public library spaces. In addition to providing specific recommendations for user-centered YA library space design, this study highlights the need for continued user input into the design and maintenance of YA public library spaces as teens' needs evolve and vary across time and from community to community.

"So, when The Wire sat down with Green-a YA superstar who has amassed a fervent following through his novels and his online antics with his brother, Hank-thoughts of fandom and Green's own cultural loves were in the air. "

Free YA reading poster with some great headings.

Judi Jagger, the current Western Australian Children's Book Council judge, has developed her own blog. It is a must read for anyone interested in children's and YA literature.

Founded in 1998 by (now author) Kimberly Pauley as a basic stopover for people looking for information on young adult books, it has since evolved into one of the largest sites targeted towards tween and teen readers. You can find book reviews, author interviews & bios, press releases, industry news and much more on both children's and YA books.

Great link for YA Readers' Advisory

YA Literature Audiobook Community

Places from YA novel: 13 Little Blue Envelopes

Latest reviews are linked here. Excellent coverage of childrens and YA.

Great article from VOYA by a YA librarian

book talk videos; not many YA books but some

List of 137 YA titles recommended for book clubs.

Another great site for collection development

These folders have been created as a way for educators to share book trailers for children's and YA books. It is an extension of the group "Book Trailers for All" on Teacher Tube. The reason they are available in both locations is that this site is blocked by many school filters, while Teacher Tube remains the most accessible file sharing site.

A list of YA series with many hyperlinked titles.

Very Cool new MS and YA authors website. See activities/contests and predessesors sites.

Sorry if duped, but new to me! and too cool!