The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature

Author:   Brenna Friesner
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Volume:   53
ISBN:  

9781442272446


Pages:   234
Publication Date:   16 November 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Throughout history, the verse novel has persisted as a modest but noteworthy literary subgenre, from classic works like Eugene Onegin to contemporary volumes by Vikram Seth, Dorothy Porter, and Derek Walcott. In particular, the verse novel has emerged as a popular form for young adult readers, such as the Newbery Medal winner Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. As this unique form continues to flourish, it merits closer examination. In The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature, Brenna Friesner explores both the history and current use of the verse novel in teen fiction. Examining more than 220 titles written over the last few decades, Friesner discusses the verse novel’s evolution, analyzes key works, and considers how these novels can grapple with content that distinguishes them from traditional fiction. Though this study includes volumes written throughout history, its focus on contemporary novels further demonstrates the form’s relevance for today’s teens. By explaining its current popularity, this book acknowledges the verse novel’s potential to provide accessible, authentic stories for young adults to enjoy. The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature will be of interest to librarians and teachers, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about this burgeoning aspect of young adult literature.

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Author:   Brenna Friesner
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Volume:   53
Dimensions:   Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781442272446


ISBN 10:   1442272449
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   16 November 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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A valuable tool for extending readers' experiences, Friesner's guide introduces a succinct, lyrical genre that employs the power of poetry.... [T]he handbook encompasses an array of choices, settings, and characters.... By citing appealing works...she provides librarians and educators with titles to awaken readers to a fictional subgenre certain to intrigue the adventuresome. A chapter on poetry in the curriculum informs teachers, librarians, and homeschooling parents of booklists augmented beyond the standard canon. Meticulously outlined and indexed, this work belongs on the professional shelves of school and public libraries and in the curriculum advisories of education courses. * VOYA * The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature by Brenna Friesner is a unique professional resource that both teachers and librarians will find useful for reader's advisory. . . .The resource includes interviews with a variety of authors regarding their experiences and insights into writing a verse novel. This is a great professional resource for both librarians and teachers alike. * American Reference Books Annual * The book will best serve as a reader's advisory tool. It offers a look into this smaller sub-form of young adult literature and gives the reader a summary of suggested reading material by an author who is passionate about the genre. As a resource for learning about the background of the genre, it offers a succinct and all-encompassing view of the form and is very readable. It would serve relatively well as an addition to a public library's reference collection.... * American Reference Books Annual *


A valuable tool for extending readers' experiences, Friesner's guide introduces a succinct, lyrical genre that employs the power of poetry.... [T]he handbook encompasses an array of choices, settings, and characters.... By citing appealing works...she provides librarians and educators with titles to awaken readers to a fictional subgenre certain to intrigue the adventuresome. A chapter on poetry in the curriculum informs teachers, librarians, and homeschooling parents of booklists augmented beyond the standard canon. Meticulously outlined and indexed, this work belongs on the professional shelves of school and public libraries and in the curriculum advisories of education courses. * VOYA * The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature by Brenna Friesner is a unique professional resource that both teachers and librarians will find useful for reader's advisory. . . .The resource includes interviews with a variety of authors regarding their experiences and insights into writing a verse novel. This is a great professional resource for both librarians and teachers alike. * American Reference Books Annual * The book will best serve as a reader's advisory tool. It offers a look into this smaller sub-form of young adult literature and gives the reader a summary of suggested reading material by an author who is passionate about the genre. As a resource for learning about the background of the genre, it offers a succinct and all-encompassing view of the form and is very readable. It would serve relatively well as an addition to a public library's reference collection.... * Reference Reviews *


A valuable tool for extending readers' experiences, Friesner's guide introduces a succinct, lyrical genre that employs the power of poetry... [T]he handbook encompasses an array of choices, settings, and characters... By citing appealing works...she provides librarians and educators with titles to awaken readers to a fictional subgenre certain to intrigue the adventuresome. A chapter on poetry in the curriculum informs teachers, librarians, and homeschooling parents of booklists augmented beyond the standard canon. Meticulously outlined and indexed, this work belongs on the professional shelves of school and public libraries and in the curriculum advisories of education courses. VOYA


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Brenna Friesner is children’s services librarian for the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Ohio.

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