My Silly Illy

The Continental First[-Fifth] Reader, Volume 4

Nobi: Inspiring story about self-confidence, discovery, and friendship for young readers

Books for Girls 9-12: Diary of Mr. TDH (Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome): Book 3 - GIRL WARS (Diary of Mr Tall Dark and Handsome)

Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love

Oh My Gods! 2: The Forgotten Maze

The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

The Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: My New School Book 1

Studies In Young Adult Literature

At the request of her many fans, Patty Campbell, editor of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, has selected some of her best essays, articles, columns, and speeches in Campbell's Scoop. These pieces define the boundaries between children's and adult literature and review the trends, censorship, problems, and glories of the genre. Other essays reflect on some concerns and interests of young adult literature as it has matured: the verse novel, ambivalent endings, violence, the sometimes dubious value of awards and honor lists, the graphic novel, and the difficulties of the genre's recent overwhelming success. A section titled "Inside ALA" looks at the author's many years of service to that organization with, among other pieces, a firsthand look at the Best Books committee at work and a report of her attempt to unite booksellers and librarians in common cause.

Many of these selections show the idiosyncratic wit and passion that have made Campbell's column a favorite with Horn Book readers: an exploration of the meaning of the glut of YA novels with death as a theme or character; an indignant denunciation of the fictional abuse of animals; a snarky analysis of "chick lit;" and a technical review from the belly-dancing critic of a YA novel featuring that ancient art. On a more serious note, Campbell pleads for what she calls "Godsearch" in books for teens and pays tribute to her late friend Robert Cormier. Without question, the essays in Campbell's Scoop provide readers with the unique insights of an advocate who is passionate about young adult literature and its future.

Friendship

Adventure

Courage

Identity

Empathy

National Pride

Campbell's Scoop: Reflections on Young Adult Literature (Studies in Young Adult Literature Book 38)

Discover Your Child's Next Read

My Silly Illy

Abbey Campbell Cook, Campbell Dwyer, 2021

The Continental First[-Fifth] Reader, Volume 4

Abbey Campbell Cook, William A. Campbell, Elizabeth A. Allen, 2016

Nobi: Inspiring story about self-confidence, discovery, and friendship for young readers

Abbey Campbell Cook, Leigh Cook, Catherina Matigina, 2022

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Kaz Campbell, Abbey Campbell Cook, 2016

Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love

Abbey Campbell Cook, Nardia Campbell Spence, 2023

Oh My Gods! 2: The Forgotten Maze

Abbey Campbell Cook, Stephanie Cooke, Insha Fitzpatrick, Juliana Moon, 2022

The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

Abbey Campbell Cook, Jen Campbell, Adam de Souza, 2021

The Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: My New School Book 1

Abbey Campbell Cook, Bill Campbell, 2013