Abstract
By examining a sample of books chosen by participants in Brooklyn Public Library’s Young Adult Pre-GED program, this article will explore characteristics of reading materials that appeal to out-of-school youth. Authors will share the selection process behind the creation of a special collection targeted to low-literacy young adults (16–24 years old). Using youth participants’ independent reading logs, we will compare what we expected students to enjoy reading with what youth chose to read. A discussion will include lessons learned about collection development for out-of-school youth and how libraries can improve access for struggling adolescent readers.
Recommended Citation
Raison, E.,
&
Sajonas, S.
(2010).
Selecting Success: Disconnected Youth’s Reading Choices.
Urban Library Journal,
16
(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.68684/1944-9682.1054