No 117 (2023)

HIGH FANTASY

High Fantasy is a timeless young adult genre that continues to engage teens today. In this issue of the YA Hotline we explore the genre and the books, movies, video games and programs that are a part of this classic genre.

Table of Contents

Articles

Introduction to High Fantasy
Hart Lynn, Toole Francis, Word Marilla
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YA Fantasy: Where it all began
Hart Lynn
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Common beasts: Friends and foes
Francis Toole
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Imaginary exploration: World maps and landscapes in YA fantasy
Lynn Hart
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Diversity in YA fantasy
Marilla Word
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The after life and death in YA fantasy
Marilla Word
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The significance of coming of age in YA High Fantasy
Marilla Word
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Top picks in YA High Fantasy
Lynn Hart
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Special book showcase: JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit
Lynn Hart
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High Fantasy on the big screen
Marilla Word
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High Fantasy videogames
Francis Toole
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High Fantasy cosplay conventions: An opportunity for library programming
Marilla Word
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D & D in the library
Francis Toole
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Contributor bios
Lynn Hart, Francis Toole, Marilla Word
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