Young Adult Books are those that are written targeting the young adults in the age group of 12-18 years as the potential readers. It is rather a vague term and is often confused with children's books. Generally Young Adult Books deal with issues,
such as coming of age, dating, fitting in, friendships, sex, drugs, self esteem, school, prom nights, and relationships with parents and siblings, which affect the older juveniles. Young Adult
Books are not just about entertainment and amusement. These books are very helpful in guiding the young readers and educating them about the problems that they face in the growing up years.
Contemporary Young Adult Books refer to the present-day or modern writings for young readers.
A list of Contemporary Young Adult Books is given for your help :
Go and Come Back (1998) by Joan Abelove
The Girl In A Swing (1980) by Richard George Adams
The Princess Diaries (2000) by Meg Cabot. The Princess Diaries novels are very popular among young adults.
My Uncle Oswald is an adult novel written by Roald Dahl.
The Sydney Sheldon series are very much for the young people.
There are many more Contemporary Young Adult Books apart from the ones mentioned here. Read them to explore the fascinating world of young adults .
