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All the material presented in this section is here to help you find great books to engage the reluctant adolescent readers in your life.

Our author interviews introduce you to the people behind award-winning young adult literature; our guided discussions feature story synopses and questions to help stimulate readers' thinking; and our themed booklists offer help in finding books that suit both teens' interests and reading abilities.

Check back often — we'll add a new author interview and several new guided discussions and booklists each month.

Author interviews

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Beyond a booklist, our guided discussions offer plot synopses, discussion questions, and related titles for further reading.

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