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History & Characteristics

History & Characteristics. Young Adult Literature (YAL). The History. Became a recognized genre during the 1960s Was first referred to as “new realism” Contemporary YAL novels can be traced to 3 books:. The Outsiders (1967) by S. E. Hinton, The Pigman (1968), by P. Zindel

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History & Characteristics

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  1. History &Characteristics Young Adult Literature (YAL)

  2. The History • Became a recognized genre during the 1960s • Was first referred to as “new realism” • Contemporary YAL novels can be traced to 3 books: • The Outsiders (1967) by S. E. Hinton, • The Pigman (1968), by P. Zindel • Mr. & Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (1968), by A. Head

  3. Characteristics of YAL • Approximate length of novels: 125 to 250 pages (can often be read in one sitting) • Characters range in age from 12 to 20

  4. Characteristics Affecting Choice Selection • Chronological age more than mental age affects choice • Cultural influences affect choice • Interest in subject matter more than literary merit of the book affects choice

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