Critical Explorations of Young Adult Literature by Victor Mal... - 9781032239194

Taylor & Francis

Critical Explorations of Young Adult LiteratureIdentifying and Critiquing the Canon\nAuthor(s): Victor Malo-Juvera, Crag Hill\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032239194, 978-1032239194\nSynopsis\nRecognizing the determination of a canon as an ongoing process of discussion and debate, which helps us to better understand the concept of meaningful and important literature, this edited collection turns a critical spotlight on young adult literature (YAL) to explore some of the most read, taught, and discussed books of our time. \n\nBy considering the unique criteria which might underpin the classification of a YAL canon, this text raises critical questions of what it means to define canonicity and designate certain books as belonging to the YAL canon. Moving beyond ideas of what is taught or featured in textbooks, the volume emphasizes the role of adolescents choice, the influence of popular culture, and above all t.