Organized by subgenres and popular themes, this guide provides librarians, teachers, counselors, and other education professionals a wide range of suggested reading from the "realistic-problem novel" subset of modern young adult literature.

• Includes publication information and annotations for over 1,300 young-adult novels

• Provides a comprehensive bibliography of current young-adult realistic fiction, containing only titles published within the last ten years in the United States and Canada

• Organized by popular subgenres and themes, a subject index offers another access point, making it easier to find the right book for every teen reader