Rocked by Romance A Guide to Teen Romance Fiction

Crushes, flirting, infatuation, first love, budding sexuality-romance, and all the angst that goes with it, is the number one preoccupation of the teen years. Publishers of YA fiction are well aware of this. In fact it is hard to find a YA novel that doesn't contain at least a touch of romance. But the teen romance differs substantially from adult romance fiction, and in this genre it is often difficult to match teens with the right books. How do you find the right romance for your teen readers? Carpan identifies more than 500 stories of love and romance that are in print or commonly available in libraries; and organizes them according to teen reader preferences—from humorous and historical romance, to issues romance, paranormal, and romantic suspense. After a brief plot summary, the author notes important appeal features of the books, such as a fast-paced story, a charming protagonist, or an evocative setting. In addition she provides information about award winners and series, research materials, and a list for a core collection. You'll even find profiles of some of your favorite YA romance authors in this guide. Readers' advisors who work with teens will find this book invaluable; and teen readers may also enjoy using the guide. Grades 5-12

Carpan's book is not only an excellent tool for reader's advisory on teen romance fiction, but a guide for teen readers' advisory in general and should be in any library that serves teens.VOYA

Crushes, flirting, and first love-and all the angst that goes with it-is a major preoccupation of teens. Likewise, it is hard to find a YA novel without at least a touch of romance. As teen romance differs substantially from adult romance it can be difficult to match teens with the right books. Carpan offers help, identifying more than 500 books organized by teen reader preference-such as humorous romance, issues romance, and romantic suspense. She provides plot summaries and notes appeal features- such as a charming protagonist or an evocative setting, and provides information about award winners and series. Also included are research materials, a core collection list, and profiles of YA romance authors. Grades 5-12.

Identifies and describes more than 500 stories of love and romance that are in print or commonly available in libraries, and organizes them according to teen reader preferences--from humorous and historical romance, to issues romance, paranormal, and romantic suspense.

Crushes, flirting, and first love-and all the angst that goes with it-is a major preoccupation of teens. Likewise, it is hard to find a YA novel without at least a touch of romance. As teen romance differs substantially from adult romance it can be difficult to match teens with the right books. Carpan offers help, identifying more than 500 books organized by teen reader preference-such as humorous romance, issues romance, and romantic suspense. She provides plot summaries and notes appeal features- such as a charming protagonist or an evocative setting, and provides information about award winners and series. Also included are research materials, a core collection list, and find profiles of YA romance authors. Grades 5-12.

CAROLYN CARPAN, Reference Librarian of Olin Library in Winter Park Florida, and Assistant Professor at Rollins College, is an avid romance reader. She has published a number of journal articles in such publications as YA Hotline and Bulletin of Bibliography.

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Kristin Ramsdell

Introduction

Serving the Teen Romance Reader

Classic Romance

Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance Series

Issues Romance

Alternative Reality Romance

Romantic Suspense

Historical Romance

Christian Romance

Research Materials

Appendix A: Sample Core Collection

Appendix B: Romance Readers' Advisor Resources