Friday Fill-Ins: Dealing with the Issues
Since today we are talking with author Kimberly Purcell about her book on human trafficking, Trafficked, our Friday Fill-Ins is all about the issues. Teen fiction dealing with issues is a tried and true tradition. So tell us, what is your favorite issues book?
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About Karen Jensen, MLS
Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 30 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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lisavoisin says
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, deals with topic of rape.
Jackie Marrs says
Shine by Lauren Myracle. This book deals with the topics of hate crimes, discrimnation, poverty, drug abuse and sexual abuse. So much packed into this book!
Annie says
That's my choice, too! It's such a powerful book.
Stephanie W says
Bitter End by Jennifer Brown. Deals with abuse in dating relationships and haven't seen one written that well…well, ever.
Anonymous says
After by Amy Efaw is about a teen who dumps her unwanted infant in the trash. Aside from unwanted pregnancy/birth and abandonment, it deals with girls in juvenile detention and the juvenile justice system.