YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE IN THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM.

Young adult literature; Themes in young adult literature; Social problems in literature; Youth; Society in literature; Education; Books & reading

The article discusses the use of young adult (YA) literature in the 21st century U.S. classroom, particularly arguing that contemporary YA offerings can be used to replace traditional offerings in standard curricula. It addresses the connection between YA literature and children's sense of place in the world, creating an excitement for reading in youth, and teaching students to make connections between literature and complex social phenomena.