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Good Books that are Tops with Teens
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
Communicating with adolescents can be challenging. Sometimes it’s difficult to discuss sensitive subjects like sex, drug use, and drinking. To ease the way, talk about
Last Minute Gifts: Dynamic Books For Young People
Thursday, December 20th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
There are some wonderful books for young people this season. Some are classics, and some are just plain good reading. What they have in common
Young Adults Love Books That Are Written Just For Them
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
I’ve always thought that YA books are really just for teenagers. But a friend of mine recently informed me that her ten-year-old son loves them,
Fabulous Fiction From Favorite Authors
Sunday, July 8th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
This summer has been a steam bath for the East Coast. Across the country, there’s been wild weather; we’re stuck with political rhetoric and raving
There Ain’t No Cure For Summertime Blues, But YA Books Can Help
Sunday, June 17th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
Why is it that the same teenagers who complain about getting up for school every weekday are suddenly moping around the house now that summer
Yay! For YA Books
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
Some of the best and most successful writers of our time are writing Young Adult books. If you have any doubts, just think “Harry Potter”
Why Must I Be A Teenager In Love?
Monday, February 13th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
Oh, the sweet torment of first love! For teenagers, everything is so much more intense than it is for those of us who have mellowed
Books for the Holidays and Beyond
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
It’s great to give books as gifts for the holidays, but remember there’s also no better way to start the New Year. Stuck for a
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