Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books of Recognized Merit

Young adult readers have special interests and needs. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults that won awards between 1997 and 2001. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of the books were originally written for adults but are nonetheless popular among younger readers. The volume is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.