Two other recent publications also explore internet culture.

TTYL was a 2005 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and the fourth installment in the series, YOLO, is due out this year. Lauren Myracle’s Internet Girls series is inventive in structure and form, but the story of girls chatting online and communicating in a virtual space is also groundbreaking in the way it examines the social lives of teens. When I started noticing a trend of books that explore the impact that social media has on the lives of teens, I decided it would be interesting to compile a list showcasing the various ways that teens’ use of Facebook, Twitter, blogging, and other social media are depicted in young adult literature. Teens today are coming of age in an environment saturated with social media, so it’s no surprise it’s featured prominently in the plots of many young adult novels. Continue reading Booklist: If You Like Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell Posted on NovemNovemAuthor The Hub Categories Booklists Tags Isobel Quintero, Julie Murphy, Leila Sales, Natalie Staniford, Rainbow Rowell, sarah ockler, steve brezenoff Coming of Age Online: Social Media in YA Literature This well-structured and emotional novel weaves both stories together with plenty of twists and turns.

While this is a memoir written for adults rather than a YA novel, fans of Eleanor and Park may enjoy Rolling Stone editor and rock critic Sheffield’s story of life, love, and mix tapes.Īmelia finds a tape in her mother’s belongings, which turns out to be a recorded diary of Ryan, who lived 20 years ago. This is a fun, feel good novel that’s the perfect antidote to Eleanor & Park’s heart-wrenching story. The small town Texas town comes alive, the complicated friendship dynamics are nuanced, and the complications of feeling of first love ring true.

Funny and moving, this is just a delight to read.

Readers won’t be able to help but cheer for Willowdean, an overweight teen who loves Dolly Parton and enters a local beauty pageant to prove a point to her mom, her town, and herself. If you’re a librarian or library worker looking for suggestions to offer readers, this list includes both older and new titles. Whether you liked the retro setting, the opposites attract romance, or comics & mix tapes, there’s something here for you. Love Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell? We’ve got your next favorite book.

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