Mind-bending mysteries and thrillers for teens : a programming and readers' advisory guide

Summary:

A guide to getting young adults hooked on mysteries. Included are: book lists featuring every type of mystery subgenre, from cozies and romantic mysteries to suspense thrillers, police procedurals, and beyond; recommendations of some adult mysteries that older teens may enjoy; interviews with several popular mystery authors to sketch in the genre's background and trends; step-by-step instructions for more than 40 programming ideas, from creating a "Mind Bending Club" to puzzles and a complete mystery dinner script; and tips for displays, booktalks, and marketing.

Record details

ISBN: 9780838912041
ISBN: 0838912044
Physical Description: viii, 140 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014.
Copyright: �2014

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Teen mystery readers -- Mystery subgenres -- Nonfiction and true crime -- Using clues to match teen interests: Mysterious programming -- Mind-bending mystery club activities -- When book discussions get mysterious -- It's no mystery to market -- Appendixes. Titles and series by subgenre -- Titles and series by author -- Mysteries in graphic and illustrated novel formats.