Reading about young adult novels  

• Bickmore, S., Strickland, T. H., & Graber, S. (Eds.). (2022). How young adult literature gets taught: Perspectives, ideologies, and pedagogical approaches for instruction and assessment. Routledge.
• Borsheim-Black, C., & Sarigianides, S. T. (2019). Letting go of literary whiteness: Antiracist literature instruction for White students. New York: Teachers College Press.
• ByBee, K. (2019). Honoring youth voice: High school students reflect on their experiences reading diverse literature. Presentation at the 2019 ELATE Conference, University of Arkansas
• Cadden, M., Coats, K., & Trites, R. S. (Eds.). (2020). Teaching young adult literature. Modern Language Association. 
• Greathouse, P., Kaywell, J. R., & Eisenback, B. (2017). Adolescent literature as a complement to the content areas: Social science and the humanities. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.  
• Hayn, J. A., & Kaplan, J. S. & Clemmons, K. R.  (2017). Teaching young adult literature today: Insights, considerations, and perspectives for the classroom teacher. Lanham, MD: Rowen & Littlefield.
• Hays, A. (2021). Engaging empathy and activating agency: Young adult literature as a catalyst for action. Rowman & Littlefield. 
• Klein, C. (2016). The magic words: Writing great books for children and young adults. New York: W. W. Norton.
• Knickerbocker, J. L., & James A. Rycik, J. A. (2019). Literature for young adults: Books (and more) for contemporary readers. New York: Routledge.
• Low, J. (2013). Where's the Diversity: The New York Times Top Ten Bestsellers List
• Malo-Juvera, V., & Hill, C. (Eds.). (2019). Critical explorations of young adult literature: Identifying and critiquing the canon. New York, NY: Routledge. 
• Malo-Juvera, V., Greathouse, P., & Eisenbach, B. (Eds.). (2021).  Shakespeare and young adult literature: Pairing and teaching. Rowman & Littlefield.
• McLaughlin, M., & Gibb-Lucas, A. (2016). Responding to young adult literature: A motivational perspective. Voices in the Middle, 23(4), 78-83.  
• Nicosia, L. M., & Nicosia, J. F. (2020). Examining images of urban life: A resource for teachers of young adult literature. Myers Publishing.   
• Oziewicz, M. C. (2015). Justice in young adult speculative fiction: A cognitive reading. New York: Routledge
• Rebolini, A. (2014). 24 books you should read now based on your high school favorites. Buzzfeed  
• Sacks, A. (2013). Whole novels for the whole class: A student-centered approach. John Wiley 
• Strauss, V. (2014).  How Common Core's Recommended Books Fail Children of Color. The Washington Post
• Valenza, J. K., & Stephens, K.  (2012).  Reading remix.  Educational Leandership, 69(6).  Describes adolescents use of e-books and online discussion groups.
• Wilhelm, J. D., & Smith, M. W. (2016). The power of pleasure reading: What we can learn from the secret reading lives of teens. English Journal, 105(6), 25-30. 
• Wolk, S.  (2009).  Reading for a better world: Teaching for social responsibility with young adult literature.  Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 52(8), 664-673.

Reading about graphic novels and comics

• Bonser, R. (2017). Comics, graphic novels, and manga: The ultimate teen guide. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Bozakis, S.  (2009).  Adult fans of comic books: What they get out of reading.  Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 53(1), 50-59. 
• Carter, J. B.  (2007).  Building Literacy Connections with Graphic Novels: Page by Page, Panel by Panel.  Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.  
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• Fisher, D., & Frey, N.  (2008).  Teaching visual literacy: Using comic books, graphic novels, anime, cartoons, and more to develop comprehension and thinking skills.  Los Angeles, CA: Corwin. 
• Gorman, M.  (2003).  Getting Graphic! Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens. Worthington: Linworth. 
• Gravett, P.  (2005).  Graphic novels: Everything you need to know.  Worthington, OH: Linworth. 
• Gutierrez, P.  (2009).  Intergrating graphica into your curriculum: Recommended titles for grades 6-12.  The ALAN Review, 36(1), 68-72. 
• Hatfield, C.  (2005).  Alternative comics: An emerging literature.  Jackson: University Press of Mississippi. 
• Hathaway, R. V.  (2009).  "More than meets the eye": Transformative intertextuality in Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese.  The ALAN Review, 36(1), 41-47. 
• Monnin, K.  (2009).  Teaching Graphic Novels.  Gainseville, FL: Maupin House
• Smetana, L, Odelson, D., Burns, H., & Grisham, D. L. (2009).  Using graphic novels in the high school classroom: Engaging deaf students with a new genre.  Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 53(3), 228-240.
• Wolk, D.  (2007). Reading comics: How graphic novels work and what they mean.  Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press. 
• Yang, G.  (2008).  Graphic novels in the classroom.  Language Arts, 85(3), 185-192