Table of Contents
Spring 2006
FROM THE EDITOR
Valerie Ott
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Growing YALSA
Pamela Spencer Holley
Professional Perspectives
Teens and Technology, an overview of YALSA's Midwinter Institute
Linda Braun
Hope Restored after the Modern Battle of New Orleans
Margie J. Thomas and Kara Davis
A Superhero Flies on Brain Power and Empathy, and interview with Michael Cart
Penny Blubaugh
Teen Perspective
Cleveland Teens' Top Ten Manga Series
Rollie Welch
An Interview with Caitlyn Day, Young Library Advocate
Valerie Ott
Best Practices
Alex, iPods, and My Wildest Dreams
Shonda Brisco
Awards
John Green Wins 2006 Michael L. Printz Award
Michael Cart
Jacqueline Woodson Earns Lifetime Achievement in Memory of Margaret A. Edwards
Mary Arnold
YALSA's 2006 Best Books for Young Adults
Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
2006 Alex Award Winners
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults
Selected Videos and DVDs for Young Adults
Introducing a Brand New List, Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Dawn M. Rutherford
YALSA Members Help Select the Best Popular Science Book for High School Readers
Pam Spencer Holley
YALSA Exploring Three New Awards
Valerie Ott
Literature Surveys and Research
Current Research Related to Young Adult Services, 2000-2005, a supplement
YALSA Research Committee
Measuring the Impact of Dedicated Teen Service in the Public Library: Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Award Research Grant Results
Amy Alessio and Nick Buron
THE UPDATE
