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Young Adult Literature

Guide to finding YA lit and YA Language Arts lesson plans and resources

Welcome!

Welcome to the Carnegie Education Library at Washburn University! In this guide, you will find numerous resources for educators. There are numerous tools and technology available in the CEL: lesson plans, books, and other fun things for inspiration! A great guide for educators and future educators alike!

The mission of the CEL is to enhance teaching and learning initiatives of the Washburn University Department of Education as well as support the community in their ability to successfully develop 21st century learners.

The CEL is currently closed to patrons. 

Reading Lists

KS Reading Lexiles

Finding YA Books

Q: Where are the YA Fiction Books at the CEL?
A:  In the Fiction reading area with red YA spine labels.

A: How can I tell while looking in the online catalog if a book is a YA book or just a chapter book?
Q: All YA books have call numbers YA and then the first three letters of the author's last name.

Q: Help! I am having difficulty finding a book at the right reading, subject, or interest level.
A: Try one of the following databases: