August 5, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS
It’s time, one again, my friends for another edition of Trend Watch. I like to create a RA poster for my teen area. Don’t worry, I share. But I need your help. What trends have you been noticing this year in YA lit? Share with me your favorite trends and a couple of examples of […]
June 6, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
The year is halfway over and we’re tracking trends. So, what are we seeing? We’ll be tracking it right here. But I can’t read everything (even though I try!) and we need your help! Leave us a comment or Tweet us at #trendwatch2013. We need to come up with 10 signficant trends in #yalit for […]
August 27, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Everyone who knows me knows that I am an absolute competition reality TV addict. I love watching competition shows that bring people together from all over, fighting it out to win a specific prize in front of television cameras. While I am smart enough to know that the contestants for the shows are cast not […]
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May 31, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Trend Watch: Profanity in Teen Fiction Lately, everyone has been a buzz about the profanity in teen novels. It even made the news! A recent study was done and they counted the swear words and noted an increase in the use of profanity in teen books. There have been some informative – and some amusing […]
May 24, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
What’s next on the Trendwatch? Contagions! Suddenly in the ya books I’m reading communities – and countries – are being taken down by the age old arch nemesis of mankind: the virus. Caution: While reading these titles please report any sudden coughing, sneezing or itching to the local authorities. In order to prevent the spread […]
May 16, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
2010 Trends Poster So as you know, the yearly Top 10 Trends is kinda my “thang”. For the 3rd year in a row, I am following trends and getting ready to put together my annual poster. So join us, won’t you, in a little discussion we like to call Trend Watch. Here’s what I am […]
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