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Alleen Pace Nilsen is professor of English at Arizona State University.

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Admittedly skimmed this. Very interesting study, but more grad thesis content than a readable "layman's" book. When identity is so crucial to young adults it is no surprise that names are an important aspect of this. Good authors (Sachar, Paulsen, leGuin, Cisneros, Rowling and especially Cormier, among others) know this and also know that teens are picky readers so if they cannot relate to the character the book will not fly. This is more of a case by case, in-depth analysis of specific YA books and the meaning behind the characters' names. I'd recommend for lit teachers, reading teachings or librarians.… (plus d'informations)
 
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CarrieWuj | 1 autre critique | Oct 24, 2020 |
Well written academic book. I discovered the layout very helpful and the narrative entertaining. Much more enjoyable than some of the other textbooks I have read over the years. Content is up to date and has a recent review, interviews, and bios of the author.
 
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Literature_Owl | 1 autre critique | May 31, 2016 |
NILSEN, Alleen Pace & Don L. F. Nilsen. Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature. vol. 27. 173p. (Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature Series). charts. bibliog. index. CIP. Scarecrow. 2007. Tr $45. ISBN 978-0-8108-5808-4. LC 2007011281.

The authors observe that teens in the process of developing their identities often experiment with names, manipulating and creating them as a way of presenting their individuality to others. Here, they examine contemporary authors who use names as a literary technique. They cite as examples M. E. Kerr, Gary Paulsen, and Polly Horvath, who use them to evoke humor, while Robert Cormier treated them as an expression of tone in several works. The Nilsens also look at the naming devices used by Karen Cushman, Gary Soto, Adam Rapp, Nancy Farmer, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou, Cynthia Kadohata, and Sherman Alexie, among others, to show how they establish time periods or settings, or reveal ethnic values. The text is written in a scholarly style for readers interested in teaching and sharing literature with young adults. Although some sources are mentioned in the text, the addition of footnotes citing all of the sources would clarify references. Still, this volume offers an interesting exploration of the use of this literary device for teachers of teen literature and for librarians who share books with teens.—Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
School Library Journal 1/1/2008
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likesbooksrs | 1 autre critique | Feb 15, 2008 |
If you are a fan of Joan Bauer’s teen books focusing on teen problems with a touch of humor and a dose of reality and facing life problems, then you will be interested in Nilsen’s in-depth study of this author and her books. Designed for the librarian and teacher who wants to concentrate on YA authors in the classroom, at least some of the time, the book gives the teacher and librarian background enough along with normal Internet sources on this author to be able to do a great job in including her works in classroom and library programs. You will find not only the normal biographical information and an interview with the author, but essays describing and commenting on each of Bauer’s principal works. Bauer has won a number of awards for her work and so if you are a fan or you have teens who are, this is a good addition to your library. Recommended… (plus d'informations)
 
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davidloertscher | Jan 15, 2008 |

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