February 1, 2006

YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the 2006 list, selected a the ALA Midwinter meetings in San Antonio last month, recommended for reluctant readers. What are reluctant readers? According to the press release:
"The list is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read. The list is not intended for teenagers with reading disabilities, though some of the selected titles may be appropriate for those teens. Teen input is a vital aspect in the final decision of the committee. Committee members spend countless hours reading, selecting books to nominate, and working one-on-one with reluctant readers to gauge their interest in the books."

View the January 30th news release from ALA and for a peek at the top ten.