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1. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Rita Williams-Garcia
   It's rare to find historical fiction that weaves rich period detail into the lives of memorable and endearing characters, but Rita Williams-Garcia's middle-grade novels One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven do just that. Tune in to hear Rita explain how she drew on personal and historical contexts to develop her characters and tell their story. You'll also hear about her great love for her work and her commitment to spending as long as it takes to get the story right.
2. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
   If there is anyone in the world of children's and young adult literature who could be described as a living legend, it's Walter Dean Myers. Tune in to hear how his own experiences as a reader have shaped his approach to storytelling, what he seeks to offer young people through his writing, and the thinking behind a select handful of his novels – books that incorporate concepts as varied as magical realism, the social contract, and oral histories with our nation's war veterans.
3. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Adults and Teens Reading Together
   Tune in to hear about eight new novels that all focus in some way on teens and their complicated relationships with family members, peers, and the larger world.
4. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Appreciating Audiobooks
   In this episode, you'll hear about what goes on behind the scenes in audiobook production. You'll also hear samples from an array of distinguished audio titles including YA classics as well as newer works of contemporary realistic fiction, dystopian fiction, historical fiction, and novels written in verse.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Being a YA Lit Advocate
   Tune in to hear about what it means to be a YA lit advocate and what YA advocacy work can look like. You'll learn strategies you can use to challenge misconceptions about YA lit. You'll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles you can recommend to teen readers.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Finding the YA Community at NCTE Convention
   Tune in to hear about specific things you can do to find the YA community at NCTE Annual Convention. You'll learn about the kinds of YA lit sessions that typically appear on the program, and you'll hear tips from YA advocates about how to make the most of the opportunity to meet authors, discover new books, and connect with others who love young adult literature as much as you do.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Introducing the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award
   Learn more about the five finalists for the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award.
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Making Sense of Series Books in Young Adult Literature
   This episode offers insight into different kinds of series books followed by recommendations of truly memorable series and companion books that will hook teen readers and stand the test of time.
   
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   New and Noteworthy Books for Teens
   Tune in to hear book talks on some of the best titles published in 2009-titles that will keep teens reading once summer is over.
   
10. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    Teen Literature and Technology
    In this episode, you'll hear about books that "break the rules of writing" by telling stories in the form of emails, blog entries, and instant messages.