Divisions of Young People’s Literature

              Children’s Literature – 0-8 years old. Picture books, Easy Readers, Illustrated chapter books, Chapter books, Charlotte’s Web.

              Middle Grade/Tween – 8-12 years old. George and Roller Girl. Middle School is not the same as Middle grade.  Middle school books takes place during middle school and cover tough topics some pertaining to abuse. Ages 11-13. Be careful not to give middle grade book to children who are younger than 11 years old.

              Young Adult –  13-18 years old. Grasshopper Jungle and Firsts. Deal with language and sex. Explicit topics.  

              New Adult – 18-30 years old. “Cutting edge fiction with protagonists who are slightly older than YA and can appeal to adult audience.” This is Falling, Sweet Home, and November 9.  Recent high school graduates going off to first college experiences, leaving home for first time, first relationships.