Table of Contents
Author Interviews
Love and Comfort over Terror: An Interview with Teen Poet and Author Leda Rodis
Jana Fine
Heart and Ready Access to the Laugh Button: An Interview with Chris Lynch
Penny Blubaugh
Personal Perspectives
The Making of a Lifelong Reader
Katherine Kan
Another Day in the Life . . .
Nancy Fredericks
Teen Perspectives
Best Books for Young Adults: A Novel
Ben Laverriere
Involving the Youth in the Local Library
Renee Roberts
2005 YALSA Awards and Booklists
Best Books for Young Adults
Margaret A. Edwards Award
Michael L. Printz Award
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults
Selected DVDs and Videos
Popular Paperbacks Tenth Anniversary
Sally Leahey
Best Practices
Gaming for Tech Savvy Teens
Catherine Delneo
Attracting Young Adult Readers with Knitting Groups
Shannon Okey
Professional Perspectives
AT LAST! An Answer to That Vexing Question
Michael Cart
New Serving the Underserved Trainers Converge in Boston
Jessica Mize
First Times at Council High: A True Story
Sheila B. Anderson
The Update