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1. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Candace Fleming
   In the world of young adult literature, some of today's best and most powerful stories are being told by authors of nonfiction. Tune in to hear Candace Fleming discuss the origins of The Family Romanov, research as a process of questioning, and how authors of nonfiction are pushing the envelope in books for today's teens.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
   
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Nonfiction Books for Teens
   In this episode, you'll hear about new nonfiction books that explore the role of women in the NASA space program, the Civil Rights Movement, and the experiences of Arab American youth in the post-9/11 era.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Nonfiction Roundup
   With each annual crop of new nonfiction, teens have the opportunity to discover and explore new disciplinary worlds. Tune in to hear about an array of recently-published nonfiction titles that will engage teens in learning about history, science, economics, and medicine. You'll hear about junk food and advertising, the atomic bomb and civil rights, bird watching and volcanoes – books written in a variety of formats for a variety of teen readers.