Here at the PPL we classify our teen stuff as Young Adult material. This includes fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels and magazines for ages 12-18.

The age recommendations are just a general guideline. We realize there is alot of great material in this collection and people younger and older are encouraged to dip into this collection.

Young Adult Fiction (YA FICTION)

This is a great collection of novels and short stories for teens. Characters are generally aged 12 and up, and books cover topics of interest to this age group - friendships, families, first love, school, sexuality and many other "coming of age" issues. Come and check out the drama of Tim Wynn-Jones, the heartbreak of Karen Hesse, the suspense of Joan Lowry Nixon, the hilarity of Louise Rennison, and the futuristic adventure of Philip Reeve. Mystery, science fiction and fantasy are all included in the fiction section - fans of these genres may also want to browse in the special sections of the junior and adult collections. Look for many more exciting titles in the YA paperback racks (YA PBK F).

Young Adult Graphic Novels (YA FICTION)

Graphic novels raise comic books to an art form that can be exciting and challenging, both in content and visual presentation. Not just for kids, this highly popular area offers great finds for fans of Star Wars, X-Men, Dragon Ball Z, Ranma 1/2 and many more - or for anyone fascinated by the visual arts.

Young Adult Non - Fiction (YA)

Information books of special interest to teens are shelved here under the same call numbers as the adult collection. Topics covered include health, social issues, biography, and more. Readers can search for items of general interest in the adult collection. We have paperbacks too! (These are found on the reverse side of the YA magazine shelves). Paperbacks (YA PBK NF) are not given subject headings in the computer catalogues - browse for unexpected gems!

Young Adult Career Materials (YA)

This special collection is shelved at the end of the young adult non-fiction shelves. If you are looking for material on choosing a career, writing resumes and cover letters, or sharpening your interview skills, this is a great place to start. Additional resources can be found in paperback, as well as the adult non-fiction shelves and in the adult reference section.

Young Adult Magazines

The Library subscribes to a number of titles for teens, which may be borrowed. The current month's issue of each title is marked as "Reference Only" until another issue arrives so that everyone has a chance to scan the latest.

Check out these great new magazines:

ANIME INSIDER offers great interviews, articles and reviews on all aspects of anime including TV, DVD, big-screen, video games and manga.

FAZE is a Canadian teen lifestyle magazine featuring interviews, articles and reviews - music, fashion, movies, books, and much more. Check out the online version at www.fazeteen.com.

SNOWBOARD CANADA has great action photography and articles for those into the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding - with a much appreciated Canadian slant.

SPIN is for those seeking a slightly less mainstream music magazine than Rolling Stone. It provides coverage from hip hop to rhythm and blues, metal, punk and beyond, including reviews, interviews, trivia and event coverage. The focus is mostly American, but Canadian and European up-and-comers get some attention too.

TWIST is a picture-packed fanzine for those who just can't get enough young celebrity style and gossip! Sample the online version at www.twistmagazine.hollywood.com.
Current titles in the Library are:

• Anime Insider
• BMX Plus!
• Chart
• Cosmogirl
• EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly)
• Fashion
• Faze
• Filles D'Aujourdhui (French language)
• GamePro
• Jeunes (French Language)
• Lou Lou
• MAD Magazine
• Seventeen
• Shojo Beat
• Shonen Jump
• Snowboard Canada
• Spin
• Teen Vogue
• Thrasher
• Twist