This last Sunday, USA Weekend featured an article by Elizabeth Kaye McCall about giving books to teenagers for the holidays. She states: “A new generation of teen-friendly books is attracting readers 12 and older, so why not consider giving a good book this holiday season?” I’ve always loved getting books as gifts, so I read on with interest. “Teens find good books through word of mouth online, says Diane Roback, children’s book editor for Publisher’s Weekly. And author blogs and websites (like those by Sarah Dessen and Meg Cabot) attract younger readers.” I certainly agree with that. But further down … Continue reading →