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Examines the American Library Association's Young Adult Services Division annual lists, 'Best Books for Young Adults.' List of titles overlooked in the list; Omission of poetry written by young people; Inclusion of the best juvenile novels for teens; Use of popularity and selectivity as selection criteria; Failure to provide back-up to potentially controversial adult books by authors of proven interest to young adults.

Examines the need for young adult librarians to take on the role of an active political advocate in various issues affecting the community. Librarians' need to ensure that teenagers' rights are equal and are protected within the library institution itself; Librarians' need to take a public stand on issues, even those not directly affecting the library; Formulation of a definition of advocacy.