Divisions of Young People's Literature


Divisions of Young People’s Literature

The divisions of young people’s literature are: Children’s Literature, Tween, Young Adult, and New Adult. Children’s Literature is for kids zero to eight years of age. Children at this age may read wordless picture books, picture books, illustrated chapter books or chapter books with very little illustrations. Middle Grade/Tweens cover ages eight to twelve years old. It includes chapter books and graphic novels. Middle School Literature is for children eleven to thirteen years old and are in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.  Authors who target this specific age group may introduce controversial topics such as homosexuality, sexual abuse physical abuse, and other polemical issues. Usually the stories take place in a middle school setting which allows the readers to quickly connect to the characters and the plot. Young Adult literature is for students thirteen to eighteen years old. As librarians we have to be careful, and, if possible, read the novel prior to sharing it to students that are in their early teens. This is important is because young adult literature may include sexual content or may be filled with strong language that a thirteen year old is probably not used to hearing nor is emotionally ready for it. Finally, new adult literature is for people eighteen to thirty years old. New Adult books may be about topics that recent high school graduates will experience in their new journey after graduation. These may include the following: college life, sexual relationships, and any challenges this age group may typically face.

A librarian must research the books she is planning to purchase and must identify what division of literature her students fall in. She must be aware of the language used and the topics the books discuss in order to avoid providing books that have mature content to the little ones or too childish to older children.

Perry, K. (2016, May 04). Division of Young People’s Literature. Retrieved September 13, 2018,    
    from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CtEYT3O4c&feature=youtu.be

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