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Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

Researchers, educators, librarians, parents, and teenagers have used the list to identify books reluctant young adult readers may enjoy.^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

When selecting books for the Quick Picks list, the judges consider:^[1]

• Physical appearance (e.g., the cover, print style, format, and artwork/illustrations)
• Writing style

For fiction novels, judges consider whether the book has:^[1]

• High interest "hook" in first 10 pages
• Well-defined characters
• Sufficient plot to sustain interest
• Plot lines developed through dialogue and action
• Familiar themes with emotional appeal for teenagers
• Believable treatment
• Single point of view
• Touches of humor when appropriate
• Chronological order

For informational books, judges consider the accuracy and objectivity of the book, as well as whether technical language is well-defined.^[1]