Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults was an annual list of popular books geared toward young adult readers, collated by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), which was published from 1988 to 2017. The aim of the list was "to encourage young adults to read for pleasure by presenting to them lists of popular or topical titles which are widely available in paperback and which represent a broad variety of accessible themes and genres".[1] Unlike other lists published by the American Library Association and its subsidiaries, books on the list did not have to be published recently.[2] Researchers, librarians, and educators have used the list to better understand books popular amongst young adults.[3][4][5][6]
History edit
YALSA first released the Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list in 1988. Working with book distributor Baker & Taylor, representatives from YALSA reviewed books available in paperback in five genres: "romance, horror, science fiction, sports, and mystery".[1] In following years, YALSA added more genres to the list (e.g., fantasy, humor, and historical fiction).[1]
Criteria edit
To be eligible for the list, books "must be in print and available in paperback",[2] which ensures wider availability across socioeconomic statuses.[1] The judges committee considers the opinions of young adult readers, looking at both young adult and adult books, both fiction and nonfiction.[2] Furthermore, "Popularity is more important than literary quality."[2]
Recipients edit
Between 1997 and 2010, YALSA did not select the top ten books annually; instead, they composed longer lists in selected categories.[7]
The top ten books for 2011 to 2017 are listed below.
References edit
- ^ a b c d Brehm-Heeger, Paula (2009). "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults: Origin, History, and Committee Processes". In Spencer Holley, Pam (ed.). Quick and Popular Reads for Teens. American Library Association. pp. 23–37. ISBN 9780838935774. Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). September 29, 2006. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ May, Jill P. (September 2008). "Internet Resources with Information about Social Realism". First Opinions, Second Reactions. 1 (2): 37–38. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Pavonetti, Linda M.; Brimmer, Kathryn M.; Cipielewski, James F. (December 2002 – January 2003). "Accelerated Reader: What are the Lasting Effects on the Reading Habits of Middle School Students Exposed to Accelerated Reader in Elementary Grades?". Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 46 (4): 300–311. JSTOR 40013588.
- ^ Loertscher, David V. (October 2009). "Quick and Popular Reads for Teens". Teacher Librarian. 37 (1): 56, 84. ProQuest 224873849.
- ^ Ostenson, Jonathan; Wadham, Rachel (Fall 2012). "Young Adult Literature and the Common Core: A Surprisingly Good Fit". American Secondary Education. 41 (1): 4–13. JSTOR 43694146.
- ^ "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). March 2, 2012. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "2011 Top Ten Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 11, 2011. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "2013 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 30, 2013. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 30, 2014. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "2015 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 26, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "2016 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 13, 2016. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "2017 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). January 18, 2017. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.