First Contact: A Reader's Selection of Science Fiction and Fantasy

by Bonnie Kunzel, Suzanne Manczuk

Overview

First Contact is just that, a place for teen or adult readers, to make a first foray into the world of science fiction and fantasy. There are classics in each category, as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens. The designations M J S stand for either middle school, grades 6-8, junior high school, grades 7-8, or senior high school, grades 10-12.

Rather than a comprehensive selection tool, this volume is a beginning reader's advisory book, a key to unlock the delicious array of imaginative writings that one finds in these challenging genres.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810840287
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2001
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.58(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Bonnie Kunzel is the current President of YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association, and a Teen Specialist in the Youth Services Department of Princeton Public Library. Suzanne Manczuk is Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, SCILS. She is also Associate Reviews Editor, Linworth Publications.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Alien Contact Chapter 4 All Creatures Great and Small Chapter 5 Alternate Reality Chapter 6 Biotechnology Chapter 7 Brain Power Chapter 8 Brave New Worlds Chapter 9 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Chapter 10 Endangered Earth Chapter 11 Hackers and Droids Chapter 12 Here There Be Dragons Chapter 13 Imagination's Other Place Chapter 14 In Legendary Camelot Chapter 15 A Matter of Belief Chapter 16 Metamorphoses Chapter 17 Once Upon a Time Chapter 18 Postapocalypse Chapter 19 Space Opera Chapter 20 A Story, A Story Chapter 21 Time Warp Chapter 22 To a Galaxy, Far, Far Away Chapter 23 To Be Continued... Chapter 24 Author and Title Index Chapter 25 About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

An excellent and very highly recommended introductory guide to, and listing of, notable titles, First Contact is also the perfect resource and reference to preparing oneself to enjoy a science fiction or fantasy convention!

Midwest Book Review

...contains well-written, concise, annotated bibliographies divided into 21 chapters by sub-genre....useful for increasing circulation of books already found in existing collections.

The Book Report

...this resource will be a highly useful readers' advisory tool, especially for the generalist who feels out of his or her element in helping teens find good SF and fantasy.

VOYA

...this resource will be a highly useful readers' advisory tool, especially for the generalist who feels out of his or her element in helping teens find good SF and fantasy.--VOYA

An excellent and very highly recommended introductory guide to, and listing of, notable titles, First Contact is also the perfect resource and reference to preparing oneself to enjoy a science fiction or fantasy convention!--Midwest Book Review

This excellent, well-organized title is highly useful for collection development and readers' advisory in both public and school libraries.--School Library Journal

From the Publisher

First Contact contains brief synopses of the authors' favorites in the science-fiction/fantasy genre for grades 6 to 12. Entries are grouped in topical sections such as "Brain Power," "Time Warp," and "Space Opera." Listings include sequels and companion titles by the same author as well as reading-level designation from middle school to senior high. This excellent, well-organized title is highly useful for collection development and readers' advisory in both public and school libraries.-Suzanne Crowder, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, KY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

This beginning reader's advisory book helps librarians guide young readers to science fiction and fantasy titles. Entries describe titles and list sequels and related books by the same author. Entries are in topical sections such as alien contact, dragons, biotechnology, and postapocalypse. Classics as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens are included in each category. Kunzel is a teen specialist at Princeton Public Library and is vice president of the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association. Manczuk teaches in the School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies at Rutgers University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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