Tag: Young adult books
“Being able to read comics is a skill”: Interview with comic researcher – Culture
Since studies have shown that one in four children in Germany cannot read after primary school, reading promotion has become a big topic again. One hope lies in children’s comics…
Fantasy novel from Japan: The socks float gently
“Summer in the Tempelgasse” is the first novel by the great Japanese fantasy author Sachiko Kashiwaba to be published in German. It is an experience. source site
Percy Jackson and the Cup of the Gods: Demigod seeks study place – Culture
It’s been a few years since a real “Percy Jackson” book was published. Sure, things had never actually been quiet for the son of Poseidon. He fought against the mighty…
Youth book bestseller series: The Unknown Star
Katja Brandis, author of the “Woodwalkers” series for young people, is one of the most successful authors in the country. A visit to the terraced house. source site
Children’s books about death and dying: What is green and is in the coffin? – Culture
Gripping, fearless and yes, also funny: two books for young readers tackle the difficult topic of dying. When a society doesn’t want to talk about something openly, it develops euphemisms.…
Youth non-fiction book: Martin Schäuble “The History of the Israelis and Palestinians” – Culture
A visit to the Gaza Strip, writes Martin Schäuble in the last sentence of his “History of the Israelis and Palestinians,” “was not possible at the time of going to…
"I say hello and then NOTHING" by Lilly Axster: Everything to zero
In her young adult novel “I say hello and then NOTHING” Lilly Axster tells the story of a 14-year-old who sheds her identity. source site
Portrait: "One would like to warn"
Julya Rabinowich came to Austria from the Soviet Union as the child of Jewish artists. Today she writes novels whose topicality is shocking. An encounter. source site
Activist children’s books: Children, now it’s your turn
Current books provide young audiences with concrete instructions on how to save the world. Isn’t that a bit much to ask? source site
“Collector Gang” by David Blum: This book is a warning – culture
Every novel has an opening. These can be the characters, the tone, the language, the narrative perspective, the subject, the time. Or the location. A prefabricated housing estate, for example,…