What type of Literature should Adolescents Read?
I believe that adolescents should read a variety of literature in order to expose them to different thoughts and opinions, different mindsets and experiences. By reading about a variety of characters, adolescents have a chance to identify with different aspects of the characters. Many readers say that they feel the emotions and identify with the experiences that characters in their books have. Literature for adolescents, then, should help them do that. Some books that I’ve read that were effective for me as an adolescent are The Babysitter’s Club Series, Little Women, and A Wrinkle in Time. These served as an escape from reality but my mind was still thinking and the adventures I had in those books almost became like a real experience. Further, though, I believe that adolescent literature should draw attention to different social issues that may affect students. For example, to read a book that focuses on racial tensions through the eyes of an adolescent would help a student think abou
