Genres for young fiction, and in particular YA fiction young adult, also known as youth or juvenile fiction , span most of those covered by adult fiction.
What distinguishes them from adult fiction is that the main characters are usually children or teens dealing with teen issues. Classifying a title into just one genre can straight-jacket a book and limit its appeal. A book may traverse a range of subjects. We hope it helps you when you are making loan requests and thinking about your students' and your own reading.
Adventure fiction usually involves the main character going on a quest or journey and experiencing extreme conditions. The adventure may or may not involve history but has plenty of action. Some adventure fiction could also involve elements of mystery, dystopia or fantasy.
Penned by women authors, these books can be light and funny and usually deal with relationships, dating, and romance. Some cover more delicate themes such as pregnancy, abortion, weight problems or drug abuse. Examples are:. The classics are titles that have established themselves as distinguished examples of penmanship of a particular period in history. Classics are time-honoured, which is why there are 'classic' classics and modern classics.
Examples include:. This is the kind of fiction that stands out, gets mentioned and recommended. Usually set in the recognisable present, contemporary fiction is realistic with contemporary characters, events and dialogue. Examples that fall into this category are:.
