Serious about Series: Evaluations and Annotations of Teen Fiction in Paperback Series [Paperback]

Teen paperback series, routinely castigated or ignored by Young Adult librarians despite their popularity with young adults, should be considered for inclusion in collections alongside other genres. InSerious about Series, Makowksi provides distinct criteria by which these series can be judged for quality within their genre, and emphasizes them as an inexpensive way to fulfill patron needs and increase circulation by bringing young people, often considered non-readers, into the library.
Makowski's book is an insightful evaluation of over fifty popular series, and includes an introduction that analyzes the teen series paperback genre and its significance for both teen reading practices and library services. Hundreds of titles are annotated in the book, allowing librarians to develop in-house bibliographies of favorite teen series titles, making this a truly useful reference source for the young adult librarian.

At a minimum, anyone in charge of purchasing books for teens should read the introduction, including the criteria for review and the genre definition. Then read the evaluations and annotations and discover a whole new world out there. VOYA

All you ever wanted to know about series' could have been an alternate title for this comprehensive work...Makowski's writing is lively and readable and will appeal to librarians and teens alike...an excellent resource for high school and public librarians building collections for YAs who want 'another book like this one. School Library Journal

Makowski's evaluative comments on each series are both witty and insightful. This book will serve as a useful reference guide as well as a timesaver for those who wantlc,