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

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