>> This book is Volume 3 of a 4 volume set. << We live in an age of communication. Literacy is thus, an extremely integral part of our society, impacting us during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. This work gathers information from specialists in the field who discuss the influence of popular culture, media, and technology on literacy. Together, they offer a comprehensive outline of the study and practice of literacy in the United States. The first volume, Early Literacy, covered infancy and early childhood. Topics such as oral language development, phonics, beginning writing, storytelling and drama, and instruction for second language learners and special needs children are all addressed. Volume two, Childhood Literacy, included information on popular approaches to reading instruction, childrens literature, spelling, computer and instructional technology, book clubs, and after-school programs. Adolescent Literacy, (this book), the third volume, covers supplementary literacy programs for at-risk adolescents, as well as literacy tutors, young adult literature, gender issues, digital literacy, and blogging. Finally, volume four, Adult Literacy, offers chapters on adult basic education, programs for English language learners, and workplace literacy. Pages unmarked. Minor shelf wear. Two small bumps on top edge of back cover. Corners sharp.