Young Adult is a classification for Fiction books that includes content that is geared toward adolescents (ages 10 to 18). Therefore, typically grades 5 on up are able to check out YA books. Please know that Young Adult does not reflect the difficulty of the text of a book. Since the range of maturity is vast, Mrs. W started placing a new sticker on some books that are recommended for grades 7 and up to notify the reader the content could be a bit more extreeme than other general YA books. Mrs. W cannot read every book in the library and relies upon Library School Journal and Booklist reviews. If there is ever a doubt about a book, please see Mrs. W. "If there is ever a doubt, go without." There are plenty of great reads in the library. :)
 Seven Up: Mature Young Adult Books
“Seven Up” = Young Adult books that are reviewed and recommended by Library School Journal and/or Booklist specifically for grades 7 on up.
Myth: Young Adult books are written at a higher readability level than average books.
Reality: Young Adult is a classification for Fiction books that includes content that is geared toward adolescents (ages 10 to 18). Young Adult does not reflect the difficulty of the text of a book. |
Myth: 7th & 8th graders should only read books in the “Seven Up” section.
Reality: There are a wide variety of authors and books that are great for 7th and 8th graders that will not be in this section. Authors that might be overlooked: Avi, Horowitz, Jacques, Lupica, Riordan, etc. |
Myth: Kids in 6th grade cannot check out books now included in the “Seven Up” section.
Reality: “Seven Up” books are recommended for 7th graders on up. Kids mature at varying rates and families have varying comfort levels for mature content. There will be some grey area for 6th grade students who feel they are ready for this section. Similar to video game labels “E for Everyone” and “M for Mature Audiences,” these ratings serve as a guideline, not an absolute. The library does strongly recommend, based upon the professional reviews that students be in 7th or 8th grade to read books in the “Seven Up” section. |
Why the need for “Seven Up?”
· Young Adult has been the sticker that traditionally labels books geared toward students beginning in 5th grade. Popular fiction has evolved to include more mature topics that are not considered appropriate for 5th graders. “Seven Up” intends to communicate to the reader that the content of certain titles are geared toward older readers.
· “Seven Up” books will have both the YA and 7Up sticker to better clarify that book contains more extreme content where reviewers recommend for older students.
· Sample “Seven Up” plots may include paranormal communications, gore, vampires, kidnappings and other topics potentially upsetting for students in younger grades. Many of these plots are very popular for students in grades 7 and 8. |
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| Last Updated: 8/23/12 |
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