Problems, Paperbacks, and the Printz: Forty Years of YA Books.

Young adult literature; Michael L. Printz Award; Outsiders, The (Book : Hinton); Pigman, The (Book); Hinton, S. E., 1948-; Zindel, Paul; Libraries

This article discusses the history of young adult literature. The author discusses his first experiences reading books like S. E. Hinton's "The Outsiders," and Paul Zindel's "The Pigman," and relates them to trends in young adult literature. A discussion is presented about the importance of choosing quality titles for young adult libraries and the criteria for the Printz Award for Young Adult Fiction.