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Exploring YA Christian Fiction: A Guide for Librarians

Discover the world of YA Christian fiction novels, from genres to readership demographics. Learn about key publishers, collection development tips, and insights from industry experts. Embrace this growing market and enrich your library's collection.

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Exploring YA Christian Fiction: A Guide for Librarians

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  1. YA christian fiction Jill Eisele & CorieZylstra

  2. The History of Christian Fiction

  3. Genres • Historical • Romance • Contemporary • Westerns • Mystery • Sci Fi/Fantasy • Thrillers • Apocalyptic • Graphic Novels

  4. What makes a Christian Fiction novel…..and who reads them? • Characteristics of the Christian Fiction novel and the “no-no” list • One YES….. • Changing rules and the “crossover” novel • Who’s reading YA Christian Fiction?

  5. Publishers • Bethany House • Faith Words • Harvest House • Barbour Publishing • Howard Books • Multnomah Publishers • Tyndale House • Thomas Nelson • Zondervan

  6. Collection Development • Don’t be afraid to add YA Christian Fiction to your collection. • Write and consult a collection development policy that states the library’s role in the community. • Librarians should know their YA audience.

  7. “I feel like the christian teen market is stronger than its ever been. There is a lot of good product out there and it’s selling; there are more readers, more hungry kids who are really grappling with issues. From the letters I get and the teens I meet, they are out there reading and they want books. That’s reassuring to me.”-YAauthor melody carlson Quote taken from Publisher’s Weekly, 2012

  8. References BOOKS Benrey, Ron. Complete Idiot’s Guide to Christian Fiction. New York: Penguin Group, 2007 Stokes, Penelope J. Writing and Selling the Christian Novel. Cincinnati: Writer’s Digest Books, 1998 Walker, Barbara J. The Librarian’s Guide to Developing Christian Fiction Collections for Young Adults. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2005. ONLINE RESOURCES All websites accessed Oct. 15th – Nov. 12th www.barbourbooks.com Byle, Ann. “Christian YA Fiction: Coming Into Full Bloom.” Publisher’s Weekly 259.35 (2012) 7p. www.christianbook.com www.familyfiction.com www.wheatonlibrary.org www.wikipedia.org

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