What's NEW in YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE and How to Use It In Your Program (Grades 6-12) 2026

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In this outstanding seminar, Karen Scott will share the best, NEW books for young adults, all of which have just recently been published. Karen will go beyond familiarizing you with the best of the newly published titles to share practical strategies for using these outstanding books in your classroom or library.

This fast-paced day will be filled with great, new books, innovative and creative ideas, enthusiasm, exciting curriculum connections, and news about authors that are all too good for young adults to miss.

All participants will leave with extensive annotated bibliographies in a comprehensive digital resource handbook full of outstanding ideas that you can immediately put to use to motivate and inspire your young adult readers.

I'll admit it: I am, always have been, and always will be a reader. I have a TBR pile in every single room of my home. This passion for reading and books fueled my career choice as a school librarian. I spend much of my day talking about books, reading about books, and reading books to recommend which books you should read and teach next.

Like you, I understand the importance of reading. We all know readers are much more successful in school and on standardized achievement tests. More importantly, readers can see themselves in the situations and in the characters of books. Books allow readers to experience both a window and a mirror into their worlds.

Publishers produce an enormous and often overwhelming number of books each year. I know how challenging it can be to keep up with all those titles and that's why I'm here to help. I read extensively in all genres and will share with you the best books in those genres.

We will also discuss ways to use the best books with classrooms and students. We will combine reading with the best websites and apps you can use to engage all of your readers and learners. Building a culture of reading occurs when we are passionate about reading and can engage students with current and relevant titles. Our ultimate goal is to hook students on reading and my belief is it can happen with just the right book. I will share a diverse list of books to encourage reading and help you put just the right book in the hands of your students.

I cannot wait to spend the day with you sharing fabulous new titles already published and books you should be looking forward to. This day is about readers and doing what we love – exploring amazing books!

P.S. Come prepared for a fast-paced, fun-filled day surrounded by the best new books!

Extensive Young Adult Literature Digital Resource Handbook You will receive a new, one-of-a-kind digital resource handbook featuring an annotated bibliography of the best, new young adult books published in the last year with practical strategies for using these titles in all areas of your program. The handbook includes:

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in the best, new books for young adults.

Consultation Available Karen Scott will be available for consultation regarding your questions about the most recently published books for young adults and about strategies for sharing them.

Semester Credit Option Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

What you'll learn

• A comprehensive overview of the best, new books for young adults published in the past year
• Practical, ready-to-use ideas for selecting and utilizing the best, new young adult literature across your curriculum
• Learn about new nonfiction titles that support your state standards for using informational text with students
• An extensive young adult literature digital resource handbook filled with annotated booklists, ready-to-use ideas, themes, activities, and more