The readers' advisory guide to street literature / Vanessa Irvin ; foreword by Kafi D. Kumasi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Irvin, Vanessa, author.

Contributor:

Kumasi, Kafi D. (Kafi Damali), writer of foreword.

Series:

ALA readers' advisory series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban fiction, American--Bibliography.

Urban fiction, American.

Urban fiction, American--History and criticism.

Street life--Fiction--Bibliography.

Street life.

Young adult fiction, American--Bibliography.

Young adult fiction, American.

Readers' advisory services--United States.

Readers' advisory services.

Fiction in libraries.

Physical Description:

xx, 154 pages ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Street literature

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, 2024.

Summary:

"This book explores street literature from the context of readers' advisory, including how to get up to speed quickly in street lit, using a practical guide to the genre, and emphasizing the appreciation of these titles in library communities"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

History of Street Literature in American Culture

Characteristics of Street Lit

Understanding, Classifying, and Defining Street Lit

Readers' Advisory Approaches to Street Lit

Collection Management Considerations for Street Lit

Library Programming for Street Lit

Reading Street Lit as a Literacy Practice

Epilogue: Street Lit's Enduring Legacy

Appendix: Street/Urban Literature: A Foundational Collection.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798892555692

OCLC:

1420170556