One of the foremost authorities in the field has compiled her essays, articles, and major speeches into one convenient and comprehensive work. Campbell was on the forefront during the 'coming of age' of young-adult literature and young adult services. Her essays encompass a variety of subjects, including the history of the literature, her experiences as editor of the Twayne series, ... Read moreand her work with ALA and ALAN. Campbell's writings provide a glimpse into the inner circle of publishing for teens, library organizations, and many prominent literary publications dedicated to the literature. Her perspective after 40 years in the field is fascinating, funny, and enlightening. The text is organized effectively with multiple indexes including author, title, and subject. This is an enjoyable read for long-time librarians and an eye-opener for those newer to the profession.
School Library Journal
This resource represents the accumulated wisdom of a veteran librarian, author, speakers, critic, and young pioneer of young adult services. Campbell's Scoop is a solidly useful professional title that weighs in on a diversity of topics. [It] is timeless….the information will not become dated and breadth of the articles makes the collection relevant to a wide audience. Readers…will be rewarded with a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and observations of a veteran.
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