It’s Time for Young Teen Lit

From Leading from the Library · Hosted by Shannon McClintock Miller

September 23, 2025·27:13

Episode summary

In this episode of Leading from the Library: Middle school librarians Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel have started an advocacy campaign to encourage publishing companies to create a new category of books for young teens. Learn about the gap between middle grade and young adult books and how important it is to have Young Teen Lit for our 12-15 year old readers.

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Middle school librarians Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel have started an advocacy campaign to encourage publishing companies to create a new category of books for young teens. Learn about the gap between middle grade and young adult books and how important it is to have Young Teen Lit for our 12-15 year old readers.