Leading from the Library

It’s Time for Young Teen Lit

Episode Summary

Middle school librarians Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel have started an advocacy campaign to encourage publishing companies to create a new category of books for young teens. Learn about the gap between middle grade and young adult books and how important it is to have Young Teen Lit for our 12-15 year old readers.

Episode Notes

Guest Name: Christina Chatel 

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