Using literature to help troubled teenagers cope with family issues
By: edited by Joan F. Kaywell.
Contributors: Kaywell, Joan F.
Series: The Greenwood Press "Using literature to help troubled teenagers" series
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: Bibliotherapy for teenagers.; Teenagers -- Family relationships.; Young adult literature -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
Description: This unique resource for teachers, librarians, counselors and parents combines the expertise of literacy experts and therapists. Together, these professionals provide guidance, through the examination and analysis of characters in young adult literature, to those working with troubled teens.

Thereby helping professionals and parents gain insight into the inner workings of teenagers and encourage them to deal with their family issues and emotional problems while improving their reading and writing skills.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.