Beyond the Pale: New Essays for a New Era. Marc Aronson

Beyond the Pale: New Essays for a New Era



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Language: English
Page: 168
ISBN: 0810846381, 9780585463919

From School Library Journal

This collection of essays, many of which Aronson delivered as speeches during late 2001 and 2002, covers a wide range of subjects, but still presents a cohesive whole of multiple ideas. The author begins by reprinting his own controversial essay from Horn Book (May/June 2001) on culturally specific book awards (Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpr‚, etc.) and Andrea Davis Pinkney's response, also from Horn Book (September/October 2001). From there, he moves on to discuss the impact of September 11, 2001, on art and history, especially for young people, and discusses the challenges of writing and publishing YA literature, both fiction and nonfiction, with particular attention to the difficulties of reaching male readers, before concluding with an essay in which he unites the ideas previously discussed. This excellent book should be required reading for anyone who cares about young adults and their literature.
Ellen A. Greever, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

This single volume reveals the wider context of Aronson's particular concerns as a publisher, writer, and reader of young adult literature. Passionate and unafraid of stirring up controversy, Aronson notes the gap between what young people want to know and read and what well-meaning adults want them to know and read. (Horn Book Magazine )

Aronson's words will prompt discussion about the direction of young adult literature, and his thoughts will resound throughout the library field...Controversial? Yes. Interesting? Yes. Is it a must-read for professionals working with young adults? A definite yes. (Voya )

....presents a cohesive whole of multiple ideas....This excellent book should be required reading for anyone who cares about young adults and their literature. (Library Journal )



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