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Young Adult Library Services Volume 4, Number 3

Table of Contents

Spring 2006

 
FROM THE EDITOR  2

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Growing YALSA
Pamela Spencer Holley

 

 3
Professional Perspectives  

Teens and Technology, an overview of YALSA's Midwinter Institute
Linda Braun

 

 4

Hope Restored after the Modern Battle of New Orleans
Margie J. Thomas and Kara Davis

 

 6

A Superhero Flies on Brain Power and Empathy, and interview with Michael Cart
Penny Blubaugh

 

 9

Teen Perspective

 

Cleveland Teens' Top Ten Manga Series
Rollie Welch

 

 11

An Interview with Caitlyn Day, Young Library Advocate
Valerie Ott

 

 13
Best Practices 

Alex, iPods, and My Wildest Dreams
Shonda Brisco

 

 15

Awards

 

John Green Wins 2006 Michael L. Printz Award
Michael Cart

 

 18

Jacqueline Woodson Earns Lifetime Achievement in Memory of Margaret A. Edwards
Mary Arnold

 

 19

YALSA's 2006 Best Books for Young Adults

 

 20

Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

 

 23

2006 Alex Award Winners

 

 26

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

 

 27

Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults

 

 30

Selected Videos and DVDs for Young Adults

 

 31

Introducing a Brand New List, Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Dawn M. Rutherford

 

 32

YALSA Members Help Select the Best Popular Science Book for High School Readers
Pam Spencer Holley

 

 33

YALSA Exploring Three New Awards
Valerie Ott

 

 34
Literature Surveys and Research  

Current Research Related to Young Adult Services, 2000-2005, a supplement
YALSA Research Committee

 

 35

Measuring the Impact of Dedicated Teen Service in the Public Library
Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Award Research Grant Results
Amy Alessio and Nick Buron

 47
THE UPDATE  52
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS  51