The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature (Paperback, New)

Street lit, also known as urban fiction, addresses with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living. Controversial in some quarters, it is also wildly popular, and this readers' advisory by street lit expert Morris* Sketches out the rich history of the genre, shwoing why it appeals so strongly to readers and providing a quick way for street lit novices to get up to speed* Covers a variety of subgenres in terms of scope, popularity, style, major authors and works, and suggestions for readers' advisory* Serves as a tool to improve library customer service by strengthening the relationship between library staff and patrons who may be new to using public librariseEmphasing an appreciation for street lit as a way to promote reading and library use, Morris' book helps library staff establish their "street cred" by giving them the information they need to provide knowledgeable guidance.

General

Imprint:	ALA Editions
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	September 2011
Authors:	Vanessa Irvin Morris
Foreword by:	Terri Woods
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8389-1110-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Literary reference works Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services
LSN:	0-8389-1110-2
Barcode:	9780838911105

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