IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of September 2018, What's In It offers over 250 reviews of young adult books! While I am excited to be able to offer you so many reviews, I have burned myself out on the genre. Though some of the literature I and my volunteers have reviewed are true gems that I hope remain on bookshelves for a long time, the genre as a whole is dark and dreary with many stories that have disturbed, depressed, or upset me in ways that most adult novels have not. In addition, the truth is that my heart really belongs to middle-grade fiction, and I have decided that it is something to which I need to return and increase my expertise for professional reasons.
With this in mind, beginning in October 2018, I will review YA books by request only. Any other reviews will be done by volunteers--which are, to be honest, few and far between. If you are interested in a particular book, whether you are a teen or a parent, and you want to know "what's in it" first, please contact me through "Cheri's Corner" in the menu above. If I can get it through my library system, I will reserve it immediately and post a review within two weeks of obtaining it (three weeks, if it is unusually long). Because I strongly believe in the need for reviews like these (based on my own experience and the comments I have received from parents and teachers over the past few years), this service is free with no strings attached. It is one way I can gladly serve my fellow parents and stand against the darkness that seeks to pervade the lives of our precious teens. And if you would like to help me in this venture, I will always welcome volunteers! Thank you for visiting What's In It!
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With this in mind, beginning in October 2018, I will review YA books by request only. Any other reviews will be done by volunteers--which are, to be honest, few and far between. If you are interested in a particular book, whether you are a teen or a parent, and you want to know "what's in it" first, please contact me through "Cheri's Corner" in the menu above. If I can get it through my library system, I will reserve it immediately and post a review within two weeks of obtaining it (three weeks, if it is unusually long). Because I strongly believe in the need for reviews like these (based on my own experience and the comments I have received from parents and teachers over the past few years), this service is free with no strings attached. It is one way I can gladly serve my fellow parents and stand against the darkness that seeks to pervade the lives of our precious teens. And if you would like to help me in this venture, I will always welcome volunteers! Thank you for visiting What's In It!
Please scroll down to begin using the website.
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What's In It?: The Concerned Parent's Guide to Young Adult Literature is a unique resource for anyone concerned about the entertainment being marketed to our teens today. If you find it helpful or if you have suggestions for ways to improve the guide, please take a moment to send me your comments.
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VII Of Poseidon When Dimple Met Rishi The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Fairest, Winter) The Fall Trust Me, I'm Lying Pennyroyal Academy You Bring the Distant Near The Librarian of Auschwitz The Go-between Love, Life, and the List Invictus Dairy Queen Calling all readers!What's In It? is in constant need of books reviews and feedback in order to make this resource as useful as possible. Please visit the "How You Can Help" page to learn more.
Why two review formats?As of June 2015, my review format has changed to an essay style. Though the new format will lack the precise detail of the old one, it will allow reviewers to accelerate the review process and thus cover more books.
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YA GEM OF THE MONTH:
The Lunar Chronicles, by Marissa Meyer
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