Street Literature is a popular and growing genre that appeals to middle and high school students. During the presentation at the Illinois School Library Media Association Conference, attendees learned why this growing genre appeals to library patrons and how the stories impact their lives. Classic and current Street Literature books and alternate titles were presented and discussed.

1. Pre-teens, Teens and Street Literature

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3. "...It takes the entire community to ensure student achievement and success.“ Principal, Terrance Abdul Little

4. My Library Media Center

5. What are pre-teens and teens reading?

6. What do we call these books?

8. Street Literature – reality based stories about the streets that are authentic, unapologetic and truthful. Vanessa I. Morris

11. Not every book Is Street Literature

39. Megan Honig Young Adult Materials Specialist Central Collection Development New York Public Library

42. Vanessa I. Morris http://www.jahreinaresearch.info/VJMWebsite/

43. Vanessa I. Morris http://streetliterature.blogspot.com/

44. K.C. Boyd http://missdomino.blogspot.com

49. http://www.streetfiction.org /

50. View today’s presentation on: http://kcboyd.wikispaces.com/ K.C. Boyd, Librarian Chicago Public Schools Email: [email_address] Facebook: K.c. Boyd Blog: http://missdomino.blogspot.com/ Twitter: kc_boyd