Rocked by Romance: A Guide to Young Adult Romance Genre Fiction.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2004
Place of publication: S.l
Language: eng
Description: Crushes, flirting, and first love-and all the angst that goes with it-is a major preoccupation of teens. Likewise, it is hard to find a YA novel without at least a touch of romance. As teen romance differs substantially from adult romance it can be difficult to match teens with the right books. Carpan offers help, identifying more than 500 books organized by teen reader preference-such as humorous romance, issues romance, and romantic suspense. She provides plot summaries and notes appeal features- such as a charming protagonist or an evocative setting, and provides information about award winners and series. Also included are research materials, a core collection list, and find profiles of YA romance authors. Grades 5-12.