Books by Pamela Sissi Carroll

Cooney's large body of work for adolescents defies easy classification. The influences of her talents as an organist who played regularly for her church, the lessons she has learned from her children when they were teenagers, and life experiences that have led her to consider issues of race and gender, are examples of issues that are discussed.

Part of a series that is designed to meet the needs of students encountering young adult literature for perhaps the first time, whether it be for a school assignment or just for more information about a favorite book and insight into its author.

By examining fictional characters, these experts provide guidance to those working with teenagers, so they can encourage adolescents to deal with the conflicts and issues imposed upon them by our society while improving their reading and writing skills. Eight important social issues are explored each in a separate chapter.