Jason Sharp

Part 2.7: Selection and Promotion (20% of total grade)

The author is working with the Whitehaven Library, located in Memphis,
Tennessee, to expand the Young Adult Fiction collection. The author is employed as the
Youth Services Representative at this library, which provides him with access to
information about the collection that the public would not normally be able to acquire,
information that he can then use for the purposes of this assignment. Much of the
information for this assignment has been based Best of Lists, Award Winners, Best
Seller Lists and circulation data obtained from the authors internal library catalog.

2.7.1 Using the targets [your levels] established in your policy, adequacy
conclusions from the evaluation, and the average price of material from
2.6, create a budget for your collection development. How much will it
cost to fill the gap between what the community wants and needs and what
is presently available? Compare the likely funding figure for your subject
with the budget immediately above. To what degree will you be able to fill
the gap? Which targets will you be able to meet?
The authors policy statement in Section 2.4.11 listed three areas as having a very
high priority level: Contemporary Fiction, Books related to Movies/TV/Media, and Series
Fiction. These areas are addressed once again in the authors evaluation statement in
Section 2.6.10 when the author identifies 20 titles that have been adapted into movies and
television shows and another 90 titles categorized in contemporary fiction (Memphis
Public Library, 2013). The average prices of materials on Titlewave were discussed in
the authors Development Rationale in Section 2.2.6 in which the author found price
ranges of $5 to $8 for paperbacks and $13 to $18 for hardcovers. These prices were
noted in Section 2.2.6 as having no discounts attached as the actual ordering of these
titles will placed through contracted publishers and will be significantly cheaper, however
it provides a good estimate on what to expect for budgeting purposes. Hardcover titles
will be prioritized because they will are less likely to need weeding due to poor condition
and an average price of $15 will be used to create a preliminary budget. For a more exact
budget, see APPENDIX A.
To fill the gaps in currently owned series at Whitehaven, approximately 40 titles
will be needed at the cost of $600. This will cover series such as Pittacus Lores I Am
Number Four series (2011-2013) and Darren Shans Demonata series (2005-2010)
among others.
To purchase the newest and most well-reviewed contemporary titles,
approximately 50 titles will need to be purchased at the cost of $750. This will cover
many of the recent Printz Award Winners and Titles from ALA and YALSAs Best Of
Lists in addition to well-reviewed titles and popular titles that have not yet been provided
with awards.
To purchase fictional titles related to upcoming movies, approximately 80 titles
will be needed at the cost of $1200. This number of titles may sound high, however
interest in a particular movie title extends not just to that particular title, but to the rest of
the titles in that series. The recent Enders Game movie encouraged a large number of
checkouts of the book Enders Game (1985), but also its sequels Speaker for the Dead
(1986) and Xenocide (1991). The direct sequel Sequel for the Dead (1986) is still
checked out of every library and a hold list of approximately five patrons has started to
form (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). These sequels are not addressed in this particular
collection development exercise as the author wished to purchase the greatest variety of
titles possible, however it remains an important consideration if additional funds are
available.
With limited budgets, it is unlikely that these goals will be met; furthermore, it
would be irresponsible to spend $2550 on these three levels when there are seven other
lower priority levels that also need updating. Instead, the author has chosen to focus on
the top two priority levels: Contemporary Fiction and Popular books that have spawned
upcoming Movie Adaptations. By focusing on the titles with the highest circulation
numbers at either Whitehaven or its sister library Cordova, the author is able to ensure
that the demand for these titles will be met and the gap between the communitys wants
and needs and Whitehavens holdings have been decreased.
To meet the goals of this project of 25 titles, at least $370 will be requested.
Ideally, at least three 3 of each of the titles listed will be purchased at the cost of $1100,
however if the budget is a concern, these titles can be purchased in lower quantities and
their circulation counts can be monitored to determine if additional copies are needed.
This will meet the needs of the highest priority levels and the author plans to
continue advocating for additional funds to meet the needs of the lower priority levels in
the future.
2.7.2 Where can you find experts on your subject or topic? Identify authoritative
sources of information on the best material on your topic. How will you
keep up with the best new material for your collection?
The author has access to a wide variety of experts in the field of Young Adult
Fiction. Library staff members such as Beth Daily at the Cordova Library and Ann
Andrews in Collection Development are extremely knowledgeable in the field of Young
Adult Fiction, the author is also reasonably educated in the area of Young Adult Fiction
and reads approximately 50 books a year in this subject area while providing reviews on
Goodreads and the Memphis Library blog. The author also reads a large number of
personal user reviews on Amazon.com and Goodreads.com to get a sense of the
communitys thoughts on a particular title although the author also reads more
authoritative reviews from School Library Journal (School Library Journal, n.d.) and
Booklist (Booklist Online, n.d.). The author finds that the best way to keep up with
new material is to obtain Advance Reader copies from his contacts in collection
development or via Goodreads.com; this allows the writer to form his own opinion on the
quality of the titles and can speak knowledgably about them before they are released.
Finally, speaking with teenagers and Young Adults about their interests is one more
important way of keeping up with current trends, these titles need to appeal to more than
just the author, they need to appeal to their target audience or they will not be worthwhile
purchases.

2.7.3 Prepare a list of sources (General and subject bibliographies, search engines,
directories, and the like) likely to yield appropriate selectables. Examine
each source in turn and identify materials which seem useful. How many
hits did you get from each source? List and discuss in some detail those
sources which were most useful in providing selectables for your subject.
A variety of sources is expected.
The author located a large number of subject bibliographies useful for this
assignment. The author found several IMDB lists that highlighted various books that
would soon become movie adaptations (YA Books to Movies, n.d.), although some of
these provided inaccurate information on movies that had no release date planned such as
the popular title Forest of Hands and Teeth (Forest of Hands and Teeth IMDB, n.d.).
The writer received approximately a dozen hits from this particular list, although the
author was aware of several of these based on his interest in the genre.
The current New York Times Best Seller list is another extremely useful resource
for finding popular selectables. 9 of the 25 titles on this list are current New York Times
Best Sellers and the author was able to evaluate each title on the Young Adult Fiction
List (Young Adult Books, 2013) and the Children/Young Adult Series list (Childrens
Series, 2013) to determine whether they would be appropriate purchases. These popular
titles could be cross referenced with Whitehavens holdings to determine if this
popularity extended to the Memphis Public Library System and could also be cross
referenced with the award winning lists in Section 2.7.4
The final subject bibliography involved the YALSA (Young Adult Library
Services Association) Best of Lists and the Reluctant Reader lists from the past three
years, although the author made frequent use of earlier lists from as far back as 2004 to
help support the inclusion of older titles. The author used these various lists to locate less
well known titles that had been recommended through the American Library Association
and found that 10 of the 25 titles the author selected have been featured on these lists.
This proved to be an effective way of balancing what was popular with what was
considered to be quality Young Adult Fiction by the American Library Association.

2.7.4 Reviews are not required for selection, but many institutions prefer them.
Make a reasonable attempt to locate evaluative reviews for each hard copy
selection. Best lists (such as best sites or award winning sites) may also be
used to identify items likely to be better . Which reviewing sources and
best lists were most useful for what and why?
When locating reviews, the author found it most useful to locate the selectable on
Amazon.com, Titlewave.com, and BarnesandNoble.com and looked at their collections
of professional reviews. The author read every review listed for these titles and located
what he deemed to be the most useful for selection purposes based on the quality on the
analysis. The author made every effort to locate and cite the original source, although
this was not always possible as some review sources such as School Library Journal and
not often made available to the public. The author found the most useful reviewers to be
Booklist (Booklist Online, n.d.), Kirkus (Book Review, n.d.) and School Library
Journal (School Library Journal, n.d.), which closely matched the recommendations
from his collection development contact in Section 2.5.8 (M. Skipper, personal
communication, October 27, 2013).
The author wished to ensure that his collection would be of suffiecent high quality
and located the Michael L Printz Award winners (Printz Award, n.d.), working
backwards from the most recent titles to early 2000. The author found 4 of the 25 titles
to be Printz Award winners and wished to have a greater number, but found that many of
these titles have already been purchased (and will be discussed in greater detail in Section
2.7.7).
Another useful award was the Coretta Scott King Award for outstanding African
American authors (Coretta Scott King Book Award, n.d.). 2 of the 25 titles were found
using this award and added some much needed diversity to this list.
The author found these various awards and reviews to be some of his most useful
tools in locating high quality titles and justifying their inclusion on this list and plans to
seek out additional award winners in the future.

2.7.5 Examine selectables [at least] in local information agencies, libraries, stores
[sometimes on-line stores like Amazon.com can provide useful
supplementary information] or other sites. Was this useful and why?
The author found the selectables at his local Target store to be very useful in
confirming many of the title choices on his list. Department stores such as Target and
Walmart have limited shelf space and take a greater risk in purchasing books than
warehouses like Amazon.com or large bookstores like Barnes and Nobles, so their
choices must be made on what will be most likely to sell. Thus, Target can be excellent
place of finding materials that the corporation has reasonable confidence will sell in
given community. The author chose many of his titles based on what was currently
popular among Young Adult readers and what was soon to be featured in movies, and it
appears this Target had the same idea. Recent book titles adapted into popular movies
were available such as Suzanne Collins Catching Fire (2009), Rick Riordins Sea of
Monsters (2006) and Orson Scott Cards Enders Game (1985) were all available along
with popular titles not adapted into movies, such John Greens An Abundance of
Katherines (2006) and Jay Ashers Thirteen Reasons Why (2007). Of the 60+ titles
available at this Target, there was one that author had not considered and was previously
unaware of: David Levithans Every Day (2012) and this was evaluated and considered
for purchase until the author realized that the title had recently been purchased for his
library by collection development staff. The author resolves to check selectables at this
local Target more frequently as it can not only help confirm what some of the most
popular titles are, but they might even help the author learn about titles in his own
collection.
Amazon.com has been a major asset in determining selectables for this list; access
to a consistently updated bestselling list is very beneficial in locating materials and
determining what many patrons will wish to read. Amazon also has a major advantage
over department stores like Target in that it can stock a much wider variety of materials
so it can be easier to find less notable books that have recently become popular such as
one obscure Young Adult book that the author recently considered: Rush Revere and the
Brave Pilgrams: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans by Rush
Limbaugh (Rush Revere n.d.).

2.7.6 If developing a book or periodical collection, visit at least two appropriate
library OPACs (UTK does not count) for material on your subject. You
might begin with Library Catalogues on the World Wide
Web, HYTELNET on the WorldWide Web or Library Servers via
WWW.You might also use WorldCat for this purpose. Was this a useful
step and why?
The author began his search by looking through the catalogs at neighboring
libraries outside the Memphis Public Library System. The Germantown library is located
a few miles outside of Memphis city limits (Germantown Community Library, n.d.)
and has a very impressive catalog (Germantown Catalog Results, n.d.). The author was
able to search for Young Adult Fiction and limited his search to print materials with
publication dates from 2012 and 2013. The author further limited this search to High
Popularity items and then sorted by the most popular items circulating at the
Germantown Library. This revealed many of the same titles that the Whitehaven library
owns, however the author did discover several new contemporary titles from Sarah
Dessen, Elizabeth Wein, Allyson Valentine Schrier and Gayle Forman that will be
evaluated.
The author conducted a second search in the other neighboring library system of
Southhaven, Missisissippi, but found their catalog to be too limiting (First Regional
Library Catalog, n.d.) and decided instead to look for a catalog in a big city with a wide
variety of teen patrons. One of the authors favorite professional reviewers, Megan
Honig (Megan Honig, n.d.), once acted as the Young Adult Collections Specialist at
the New York Public Library and the author theorized that they would likely have an
impressive collection to choose titles from. This proved to be correct in that the New
York Public Library has a catalog with advanced searching capabilities (New York
Catalog Results, n.d.) and the author was able to perform an advanced search by leaving
the keyword blank and limited the search to Young Adult Fiction under the
Form/Genre category. The author further limited his search to titles with a 4+ rating (out
of 5) and made several searches using the built in genre tags Romance, Hilarious and
Friendship while sorting by publication date to find the newest titles. The author found
the titles by the authors Sara Shepherd, Rainbow Rowell and Katie McGarry which
appear promising.
Looking at other library catalogs proved to be a very useful step in this process; it
helped the author learn more about what titles other communities seem to value and
helped to grow the authors expanding list of titles to research, although it should be
noted that very few of these titles actually made the official list as most did not meet the
limits the author has set at the beginning of this project. This was not a wasted effort
however, as these titles will undoubtedly prove useful for the authors future collection
development projects at Whitehaven.

2.7.7 In those cases where you have access to a knowledgeable and objective
specialist [which could include yourself], add these recommendations to
your selection list.
The author has a wishlist on file of various titles he would like to purchase with
additional funds, although many of these titles were not appropriate for this assignment.
The author strove to include award winning titles with high circulation counts on his final
list that fell within the top priority levels, and many of these titles did not qualify based
on these stringent limitations. Titles from the popular I am Number Four series by
Pittacus Lore (2010-2013) would have been included if not for the fact that the later
books do not have movies and are considered to be Science-Fiction/Fantasy.
Likewise, many of the titles with the highest accolades in contemporary fiction
such as the recent Printz Award winners have already been purchased for Whitehaven by
Memphis Public Librarys stellar Collection Development team. These include titles
such as Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Alire Senz (2012),
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (2012) and In Darkness by Nick Lake (2012) that
do not have sufficient circulation numbers to warrant an extra copy, all having less than 4
circulations a year (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). These award winning titles having
already been purchased is a huge boon to the author as it means one of his knowledgeable
specialists is continuing to purchase many of the award winning titles, allowing the
author to focus on what is most popular.
In effort to add diversity to his collection, the author requested a collection
development report that Cordovas Teen Librarian Beth Daily created on Gay and
Lesbian Fiction for her library (B. Daily, personal communication, November 25, 2013).
These titles have been evaluated and considered for purchase under contemporary fiction
when appropriate with choices such as Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the
Universe by Alire Senz (2012), The Geography Club by Brent Hartinger (2004) and Will
Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan (2011) leading the list.

2.7.8 Prepare a list of at least 25 items you propose to add to the collection.
Provide a persuasive rationale statement for each item on your list. There
should be no doubt why this item is being added to the collection, what is
unique about it, and what need/want it will meet. Add phrases about
quality and utility [from review sources if these are available or from your
own evaluation]. This is the final selection list. Your rationale statement
should include a complete standard citation.
Authors Note: The author has made extensive use of circulation reports and data from
his internal library catalog (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). The author has used
Whitehavens circulation data on chosen items whenever possible and uses the Cordova
Librarys circulation data when Whitehaven does not have a circulation history for a
particular item. The Cordova Library is the library most similar to Whitehaven in terms
of the number of patrons, building size, and collection numbers (Jones & Orrin, 2013).
The largest difference between the two libraries is that the Cordova Library has an
extensive Young Adult Collection with an impressive number of circulation statistics and
the Whitehaven Library is still growing its collection; this is why the author has used
Cordova has a model in building a useful, useable and used Young Adult Collection.
Authors Note #2: A full price list and format list for these titles are included in
APPENDIX B gathered from Titlewave.com (Titlewave List Detail, n.d.), these will
not be included in this bibliography because these items will not be purchased through
Memphis Public Librarys contracted publishers and are only provided as an estimate.
Authors Note #3: Memphis Public Library customers are able to circulate a print item
for 3-6 weeks at a time before it must be returned (J. Jackson, personal communication,
November 25, 2013). Due to this limitation, the author considers an item that has
circulated 10 times throughout the year to have an exceptionally high circulation as it is
logistically considered to be impossible for an item to circulate more than that unless
multiple copies are available.

Card, O. S. (2013). Ender's game. New York: Tor Teen. (Original work published 1985)
The Enders Game movie was released in November 2013 (Enders Game
IMDB, n.d.) and has helped place the book as the top of the New York Times
Bestseller for Paperbacks, with the title holding a spot on the list for 56 weeks
(Paperback Mass-Market, 2013). Enders Game has won two of science
fictions most prestigious awards: the Nebula and Hugo awards (Enders
Game, n.d.) and was listed as the reason that Orson Scott Card won the 2008
Margaret A. Edwards Award for his lifetime contribution to Young Adult
Literature (2008 Margaret A Edwards Award, n.d.). The titles circulation at
Cordova is currently measured at 40 checkouts over 2 years (Sirsi Dynix
Workflows, 2013) and Whitehaven would benefit from its own Young Adult
copy to help supplement its limited selection of Young Adult Science Fiction.
Despite Ender's age, this is not a children's novel. Its profound themes (and mild
profanity) call for intelligent teens who appreciate a complex novel. School Library
Journal via Amazon.com (Melgard, n.d.)

Collins, S. (2009). Catching fire. New York: Scholastic Press.
The Catching Fire movie was released in November 2013 (Catching Fire
IMDB, n.d.) and has helped place the Hunger Games series at #4 on the New
York Times Childrens Series list, with the series holding a spot on the list for
168 weeks (Childrens Series, 2013). Catching Fire has placed at the top of
the 2010 YALSA Teens Top 10 and was the Kirkus Best Book of 2009
(Catching Fire Awards, n.d.). The title has circulated 60 times at Whitehaven
over the past 4 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and was noted in Section
2.6 as being the 3
rd
most circulated YA item at Whitehaven (Memphis Public
Library, 2013). This is a title that would benefit from additional copies to keep
up with its high demand.
"Again, Collins crystalline, unadorned prose provides an open window to perfect pacing
and electrifying world-building, but whats even more remarkable is that aside from
being tremendously action-packed sf thrillers, these books are also brimming with potent
themes of morality, obedience, sacrifice, redemption, love, law, and, above all, survival.
Honestly, this book only needs to be good enough to satisfy its legions of fans.
Fortunately, its great. And if you were dying to find out what happens after the last
book, get ready for pure torture awaiting the next.Booklist (Chipman, n.d.)

Collins, S. (2010). Mockingjay. New York: Scholastic Press.
The Mockingjay movie will be released in November 2014 (Mockingjay
IMDB, n.d.) and has contributed to placing the Hunger Games series at #4 on
the New York Times Childrens Series list, with the series holding a spot on the
list for 168 weeks (Childrens Series, 2013). Similar to its prequel Catching
Fire, Mockingjay received a spot of YALSAs Top 10 list, was awarded the
Kirkus Best Book of 2010 and received the 2010 Nebula Award in Young Adult
Fiction (Mockingjay Awards, n.d.). The title has circulated 90 times over 3
years at the Whitehaven Library (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and would
benefit from additional copies to keep up with its high demand.
"Collins does several things brilliantly, not the least of which is to provide heart-stopping
chapter endings that turn events on their heads and then twist them once more. But more
ambitious is the way she brings readers to questions and conclusions about war
throughout the story. Theres nothing didactic here, and sometimes the rush of events
even obscures what message there is. Yet readers will instinctively understand what
Katniss knows in her soul, that war mixes all the slogans and justifications, the
deceptions and plans, the causes and ideals into an unsavory stew whose taste brings
madness. That there is still a human spirit that yearns for good is the books primrose of
hope. Booklist (Cooper, n.d.)

Dashner, J. (2009). The maze runner. New York: Delacorte Press.
The Maze Runner movie will be released in September 2014 (The Maze Runner
IMDB, n.d.), and although it is not a recent bestseller, it has been a New York
Best Seller for at least 14 weeks in 2010-2011 (Childrens Paperback Books,
2011). It is the recipient of the 2011-2012 Volunteer State Book Award and is
listed as one of YALSAs Best Books for Young Adults in 2011 (The Maze
Runner Awards, n.d.). The title has circulated 25 times over the past 2 years at
Whitehaven (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and the author expects much higher
circulation leading up to September 2014 if the current reading trends continue.
With a fast-paced narrative steadily answering the myriad questions that arise and an
ever-increasing air of tension, Dashner's suspenseful adventure will keep readers
guessing until the very end, which paves the way for the inevitable continuation.
Publishers Weekly (The Maze Runner Review, n.d.)

Draper, S. M. (2007). November blues. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
November Blues is a contemporary fiction novel by Sharon Draper, an extremely
popular author at Whitehaven. This title won the 2008 Coretta Scott King
Author Honor (Coretta Scott King Book Award, n.d.) and was honored on the
2008 New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age (Books for..,
n.d.). November Blues has circulated 80 times over the past 4 years although
only one copy currently remains in the system (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013).
This is a title that can speak to our almost exclusively African-American
audience about teen pregnancy in an intelligent and thoughtful way.
In The Battle of Jericho (S & S, 2003), Josh died as a result of a hazing ritual. Now, his
girlfriend and his cousin Jericho are dealing with his sudden death. For November, it also
means facing the consequences of having had sex with Josh the night before he died and
learning that she is pregnant. Draper gives an accurate and sympathetic portrayal of urban
teens at a crossroad. There are no false notes in these strong male and female characters.
Readers will care about them and appreciate the straightforward way that the author
presents the issues they face, from the everyday struggles of cafeteria confrontations to
the dire situation of teenage pregnancy. Draper clearly shows, through November, the
pros and cons of having a baby while still in school; the loss of freedom and a changing
future; and, finally, acceptance and a deep love for a child. Another strong element of the
story is the supportive adults who surround the teens. While still in the background, the
parents and teachers can be counted on when they are needed. There are no easy answers
and there's no pat ending; what comes through is that life plans can change in an instant
and it is how we react to these changes that makes us who we are and who we become.
Urban teens often ask, "Where are the books about us, Miss?" and with this novel Draper
has once again given them something meaty and meaningful to read.- School Journal via
Titlewave (Rouyer, n.d.)

Forman, G. (2009). If I stay. New York: Dutton Books.
This contemporary YA fiction title is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2014,
although no specific date has been set (If I stay IMDB). It has circulated over
40 times over the past 4 years at the Cordova Library (Sirsi Dynix Workflows,
2013) and would provide a thoughtful and heartfelt addition to Whitehavens
collection if added.
Readers will find themselves engrossed in Mia's struggles and will race to the satisfying
yet realistic conclusion. Teens will identify with Mia's honest discussion of her own
insecurities and doubts. Both brutal and beautiful, this thought-provoking story will stay
with readers long after the last page is turned School Library Journal via Barnes and
Noble (Rashid, n.d.)

Forman, G. (2013). Just one day. New York: Dutton Books.
This recent contemporary YA fiction title has been highly requested at the
Whitehaven Library in the past few months, and has circulated at the Cordova
Library 6 times in the past 5 months (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). This title
will provide another needed contemporary romance title to the collection and the
fact that it incorporates Paris and the idea of finding oneself will be especially
useful at the Whitehaven Library.
Although some readers may feel frustrated with Allysons descent into the depths of
despair after a 24-hour affair, othersthe romanticswill get swept up in the story,
which has it all: true love, Paris, Shakespeare, and, yes, the notion that anything can
happen in just one day. Booklist via Amazon.com (Kelly, n.d.)

Garcia, K., & Stohl, M. (2009). Beautiful creatures. New York: Little, Brown.
The Beautiful Creatures movie was released in February 2013 (Beautiful
Creatures IMDB, n.d.) and has spawned a renewed interest in this popular series.
The Cordova library has had 100 checkouts in 3 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows,
2013) and the Whitehaven library needs at least copy to meet the requests of its
patrons. Although it is not currently a New York Times Bestseller, it has had a
frequent place on that list and had topped the Young Adult Best Seller when the
movie was first released in February (Gundell, 2013).
Ethan's wry narrative voice will resonate with readers of John Green as well as the
hordes of supernatural-romance fans looking for the next book to sink their teeth into.
Kirkus Reviews (Beautiful Creatures, 2009)

Green, J. (2006). An abundance of Katherines. New York, NY: Dutton Books.
This contemporary novel is a Printz Honor Award winner (Printz Award, n.d.)
and was one of YALSAs 2007 Best Books for Young Adults (2007 Best
Books, n.d.). The author had originally considered not including this title in this
list due to its age; however recent requests at the Whitehaven Library and the fact
that this is currently #13 on the Young Adult New York Times Best Seller List
(Young Adult Books, 2013) encouraged the author to reconsider. The Cordova
Library has 95 circulations of An Abundance of Katherines over the past 5 years
(Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and the author believes that purchasing a copy for
the Whitehaven Library will have similar success.
The laugh-out-loud humor ranges from delightfully sophomoric to subtly intellectual,
and the boys' sarcastic repartee will help readers navigate the slower parts of the story,
which involve local history interviews. The idea behind the book is that everyone's story
counts, and what Colin's contributes to the world, no matter how small it may seem to
him, will, indeed, matter. An appendix explaining the complex math is "fantastic," or as
the anagrammatically inclined Green might have it, it's enough to make "cats faint."
Booklist (Dobrez, 2006)

Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars. New York: Dutton Books.
The Fault in our Stars will be releasing into theaters in June 2014 (Fault in our
Stars IMDB, n.d.) and is written by the extremely popular author John Green.
This title is one of YALSAs Best Fiction titles for 2013 (Sirsi Dynix
Workflows, 2013) and has been nominated for the Volunteer State Book Award
List in 2013 (2013-2014 Volunteer State, n.d.). It is currently the #2 Best
Seller on the New York Times list and has held a spot on this list for the past 50
weeks. The Whitehaven Library owns a single copy of this title and although it
only had 4 checkouts in the past year (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013), the author
believes that demand will increase once the movie is released and the title can be
better promoted.
Beautifully conceived and executed, this story artfully examines the largest possible
considerationslife, love, and deathwith sensitivity, intelligence, honesty, and
integrity. In the process, Green shows his readers what it is like to live with cancer,
sometimes no more than a breath or a heartbeat away from death. But it is life that Green
spiritedly celebrates here, even while acknowledging its pain. In its every aspect, this
novel is a triumph. Booklist via Amazon.com (Cart, n.d.)

Handler, D., & Kalman, M. (2011). Why we broke up. New York: Little, Brown.
This contemporary YA Fiction Title is a 2012 Printz Honor award winner
(Printz Award, n.d.) and was one of Kirkus top Teen Romances in 2011
(2011 Best Books, n.d.). This title circulated 3 times at the Whitehaven
Library before it was checked out and not returned (Sirsi Dynix Workflows,
2013) and the author suggests an additional copy to bolster the Young Adult area
with a high quality Contemporary Romance selection.
"As objects from the box are revealed in Kalman's vividly rendered paintings, readers are
taken beneath the surface of what will no doubt be one of the most talked-about romances
in teen literature....A poignant, exhilarating tale of a love affair gone to the dogs. Kirkus
(Why We 2011)

Hill, J. (2010). Horns. New York: William Morrow.
This YA horror title will be released in theaters in September 2014 (Horns
IMDB, n.d.) and will star Daniel Radcliff, the actor that plays Harry Potter in
the recent movies (Harry Potter n.d.). Based on this casting choice, the
author expects a large number of his Whitehaven teens that loved Harry Potter
will be interested in this movie and in this novel. The author also learned
through the course of his research that the Joe Hill is the son of the famous horror
writer Stephen King (Durham, n.d.), which will also encourage circulation from
Stephen King fans. The Whitehaven Library had six checkouts over six months
until it was stolen (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and will provide a much
needed horror title to Whitehavens limited supply.
Horns is a wickedly fun read, and reveals Hill's uncanny knack for creating alluring
characters and a riveting plot. Ig's attempts to track down the killer result in hilariously
inappropriate admissions from the community, heartbreaking confessions from his own
family, and of course, one hell of a showdown. Amazon.com Review (Durham, n.d.)

Jenkins, A. M. (2007). Repossessed. New York, NY: HarperTeen.
This YA Contemporary/Fantasy/Comedy is a 2008 Printz Honor award winner
and appeared on YALSAs 2008 Best Books for Young Adults list (2008
BBYA, n.d.). The title has been circulated 20 times in the past 4 years at the
Central Library (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and the author believes that
comedic, yet eye-opening story would be a welcome addition to the Whitehaven
Library.
This accomplished author writes an enjoyable and comical story with both likeable
and believable characters. Readers might be disappointed that Kiriel's vacation does not
last longer so that they can get to know him better. Jenkins provides a great choice for
both girls and boys, reluctant readers, and those looking for a quick, fun read. VOYA
via Barnes and Noble (Scherer, n.d.)

Kate, L. (2009). Fallen. New York: Delacorte Press.
This title is scheduled for release sometime in 2014 (Fallen IMBD, n.d.) and
although it is not currently on the New York Times Best Seller list, it continues
to enjoy a large number of requests at the Whitehaven Library. Whitehaven does
not have its own copy and has helped contribute to Cordovas 80 circulations in
the past 3 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). Fallen is not an award winning
title, but it is popular and features fallen angels in a paranormal romance title,
making it a high interest title for Whitehavens teens.
The first chapter is gripping and foreshadows the supernatural elements to come. The
plot revolves around lovers who find one another, only to lose one another over and over
again in a story that spans centuries. Instead of vampires, though, these are fallen angels.
Many elements are not resolved, such as the cause of the fire and why angels are at this
school. Still, fans of supernatural romance will be lining up for this book despite its
flaws, and begging for a sequel. School Library Journal (Hickey, n.d.)

Kern, P. (2011). The test. West Berlin, NJ: Townsend Press.
The Bluford series is very popular at the Whitehaven Library and this title has had
10 checkouts in the past 8 months (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). The Test is
listed as a YALSA 2012 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers (2012 Quick Picks,
n.d.) and the author wishes to purchase an additional copy of this title due to his
high demand from teen patrons and its perspective on teenage pregnancy for an
area with higher than average teen pregnancy rates.
Note: This title is the only title on this list in which the author was not able to find a
professional review. The author has instead chosen what he deems to be the best user
review on Amazon:
The story was simple, insightful, and real above all else. It didn't seem clich, but
natural instead. In 144 pages, I felt so close to Liselle. Watching her make bad choices
was very heart wrenching and watching her grow and learn was very heart warming. The
setting was in a bad neighborhood where almost everyone struggles for money, and much
different from my lifestyle. Her problem, being pregnant, isn't relatable since I'm a male.
However, her growth is very relatable no matter what lifestyle and what problems one
may have. I'm surely going to check out the rest of this series. (user name) Sri3 (The
Test, n.d.)

Langan, P. (2013). Survivor. West Berlin, NJ: Townsend Press.
The Bluford series is very popular at the Whitehaven Library, oftentimes
averaging more than 10 checkouts a year (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013).
Survivor is the newest title in this series and it has appeared as an early
nomination for the YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (Quick
Pick, n.d.). This title has not yet been purchased by any of the Memphis
Public Libraries, but the author believes it could be a very useful purchase based
on the popularity of the series in his library and the way it handles a difficult topic
not often discussed in Young Adult literature: sexual abuse by a family member.
The Kirkus review below was particularly useful in deciding between this title
and another Bluford title and is a recommended read.
A brave young-adult novel about a devastating family secret...Langan, in this
installment of his ongoing series set in fictional Bluford, offers unflinchingly honest plot
situations to engage and educate readers. It would be easy to fall into overdramatic or
sentimental clich with this novel's subject matter, but Langan deftly avoids such traps,
instead opting for natural dialogue and just enough specific detail to render his story
universally relatable. --Kirkus Reviews (Survivor, n.d.)

Mead, R. (2007). Vampire Academy. New York: Razorbill.
This title will be released in February 2014 (Vampire Academy, n.d.) and is
based on a New York Times Bestseller (New York n.d.), although it does
not currently hold that title. The Cordova Library has had over 30 circulations
(Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) of this title in the past two years and demand at
the Whitehaven Library has begun to increase in anticipation of the upcoming
movie. Vampire Diary is also notable for placing #4 in the 2008 ALA Teens
Top 10 List (The 2008 Teens, n.d.) although the first title in the series does
not have seem to have won any additional awards.
Meads absorbing, debut YA novel, the first in a new series, blends intricately detailed
fantasy with a contemporary setting, teen-relevant issues, and a diversecast of
supporting characters. Occasional steamy sex and a scattering of vulgar language demand
mature readers, but teens able to handle the edgy elements will speed through this vamp
story and anticipate the next installment. Booklist via Amazon.com (Rosenfield, n.d.)

Meyer, S. (2008). Breaking dawn. New York: Little, Brown.
This title has already seen a theatrical release in November 2013, however it
remains in high demand at the Whitehaven Library, having been circulated in
190 times over the past 4 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). All but one copy
has been discarded or stolen and the Whitehaven Library is in desperate need of
additional copies to keep up with the high demand. This title is notable in that
while the rest of the selections have had generally positive reviews, the reviews
for this title have been somewhat negative. The author ordinarily would like to
choose quality over popularity, however in this situation, the demand is high
enough that at least one additional copy should be purchased.
While darker and more mature than the previous titles, Meyer's twists and turns are not
out of character. Fans may distress as the happy ending for everyone, including a girl for
Jacob, lessens the importance and pain of tough decisions and difficult self-sacrifices that
caused great grief in previous books, but they will flock to it and enjoy it nonetheless.
School Library Journal via Amazon.com (Kinsey, n.d.)

Myers, W. D. (1999). Monster. New York, N.Y.: HarperCollins Publishers.
Monster is a contemporary YA Fiction novel that won the Printz Award (Printz
Award, n.d.) and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award (Coretta Scott King
Book Award, n.d.) in 2000. It has had 170 checkouts at the Whitehaven Library
over the past 7 years with only 4 copies remaining in the system (Sirsi Dynix
Workflows, 2013). This title has been used frequently as required reading for
local high schools in the Whitehaven area and is a much needed purchase to keep
up with students recreational and required readings.
Myers combines an innovative format, complex moral issues, and an intriguingly
sympathetic but flawed protagonist in this cautionary tale of a 16-year-old on trial for
felony murderThe tense drama of the courtroom scenes will enthrall readers, but it is
the thorny moral questions raised in Steve's journal that will endure in readers' memories.
Although descriptions of the robbery and prison life are realistic and not overly graphic,
the subject matter is more appropriate for high-school-age than younger readers.
Booklist via Amazon.com (Carton, n.d.)

Riordan, R. (2006). The sea of monsters. New York: Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for
Children.
The series that this title belongs to is currently the 9
th
Best Selling Childrens
series on the New York Times Best Seller List (Childrens Series, 2013) and it
has held a spot on this list for an impressive 314 weeks. A movie based on this
title was released in August 2013 (Sea of Monsters IMDB, n.d.) and has
recently spurred demand at Whitehaven, with 20 copies having been circulated in
the past 3 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013).
Riordan's clever mix of classical mythology, contemporary teen characters, and an
action-packed adventure will bring new readers to the series. Booklist via Amazon.com
(Herald, n.d.)

Roth, V. (2011). Divergent. New York: Katherine Tegen Books.
Divergent will be released in theaters in March 2014 (Divergent IMDB) and is
based on the #2 New York Times Best Selling Childrens series (Childrens
Series, 2013). It was one of YALSAs 2012 Quickpicks for Reluctant Readers
(2012 Quick Picks, n.d.) and was voted by Goodreads readers as the Favorite
Book of 2011 (Goodreads Choice Awards, n.d.). It has had 60 circulations at
Whitehaven over the past 3 years, with only 2 copies remaining at the Whitehaven
Library (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). This is a very popular dystopian YA
Fiction title that would benefit from additional copies all 25 copies in the system
is currently checked out (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013).
Fans snared by the ratcheting suspense will be unable to resist speculating on their own
factional allegiance; a few may go on to ponder the questions of loyalty and identity
beneath the fade of thrilling adventure. Guaranteed to fly off the shelves. Kirkus
Reviews (Divergent Review, n.d.)

Rowell, R. (2013). Eleanor & Park. New York: St. Martin's Griffin.
Eleanor & Park is a YA Contemporary Fiction novel that was released earlier this
year and currently holds the #12 place on the New York Times Best Selling YA
Fiction list (Young Adult Books, 2013) and holds the #32 place in Young
Adult Romances on Amazon.com (Amazon Best Sellers, n.d.). This title has
had 6 circulations at the Central Library in the past 4 months and is currently
available only at Central and Bartlett (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013). This title
was released in late February of this year and has not yet had an opportunity to
be nominated for the most prestigious Young Adult awards, however it is listed
as Amazons Best Book of March 2013 (Eleanor and Park, n.d.) and was
recently read by the Mock Printz group on Goodreads (Mock Printz, n.d.), a
group that was created to locate upcoming Printz Book Award contenders.
The couples personal battles are also dark mirror images. Park struggles with the
realities of falling for the school outcast; in one of the more subtle explorations of race
and the other in recent YA fiction, he clashes with his father over the definition of
manhood. Eleanors fight is much more external, learning to trust her feelings about Park
and navigating the sexual threat in Richies watchful gaze. In rapidly alternating narrative
voices, Eleanor and Park try to express their all-consuming love. You make me feel like a
cannibal, Eleanor says. The pure, fear-laced, yet steadily maturing relationship they
develop is urgent, moving, and, of course, heartbreaking, too. Booklist via
Amazon.com (Jones, n.d.)

Rowling, J. K. (2001). Fantastic beasts and where to find them. New York, NY: Arthur
A. Levine Books.
Fantastic Beasts was a short budget title released to raise money for charity
(Harry Potter Profits go to Comic Relief, n.d.) and has not received any
significant awards, however it was well reviewed by reviewers [see below] and
relevant to this list due to the upcoming motion picture adaptation (Fantastic
Beasts IMBD, n.d.). The Cordova Library has circulated this title 150 times
over the past 9 years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and this recent
announcement should only increase the number of these circulations. The author
also finds this title to be an excellent supplement to the existing Harry Potter
Collection and anticipates that interest in this title and movie adaptation will fuel
circulation for the existing Harry Potter books.
Harry Potter fans who pride themselves on knowing every minute bit of Hogwarts trivia
will devour both books. From Professor Dumbledore's introductions to the price listed on
the back cover (14 Sickles 3 Knuts), readers will find a wealth of detailed magical lore
and laugh-out-loud humor. Neither book is as gripping as the actual series, of course, but
fans who are waiting for the fifth installment will be entertained by these volumes in the
meantime. School Library Journal via BarnesandNoble.com (Mitnick, n.d.)

Rowling, J. K. (2003). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. New York, NY:
Arthur A. Levine Books.
The Order of the Phoenix was previously discussed in Section 2.6.7 and 2.6.8
when the book was weeded due to its poor physical condition. Removing this
title was noted to have left a gap in the collected series and although that is not
the explicit goal of this particular collection development exercise, this title can
be recommended based on its connection to 2007 movie adaptation (Harry
Potter, n.d.). This title has had 100 checkouts at Whitehaven over the past 10
years (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and the sole remaining copy had over 30
circulations before it was discarded (Memphis Public Library, 2013). This title
was also well regarded at its release, winning places on both the 2004 ALA
Notable Childrens Book List (2004 Notable, n.d.) and YALSAs Best Books
for Young Adults in 2004 (2004 Best Book, n.d.).
Rowling favors psychological development over plot development here, skillfully
exploring the effects of Harry's fall from popularity and the often isolating feelings of
adolescence. Harry suffers a loss and learns some unpleasant truths about his father,
which result in his compassion for some unlikely characters. (The author also draws some
insightful parallels between the Ministry's exercise of power and the current political
climate.) As hope blooms at story's end, those who have followed Harry thus far will be
every bit as eager to discover what happens to him in his sixth and seventh years.
Publishers Weekly (Order of the Phoenix Review, 2003)

Zusak, M. (2006). The book thief. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
Zusaks The Book Thief is currently the #1 Young Adult Best Seller on the New
York Times List (Young Adult Books, 2013) and the #1 Young Adult Best
Seller on Amazon.com (Amazon Best Sellers, n.d.). This may be due to the
fact that the movie was released within the past week of this assignment on
November 27
th
, 2013 (Book Thief IMDB), although it the title is also a notable
award winner. The Book Thief was a 2007 Printz Honor Award Winner (Printz
Award, n.d.), one of ALAs 2007 Best Books for Young Adults (2007 Best
Books, n.d.) and the 2006 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (Book
Thief Awards, n.d.). The title has had 15 circulations over the past 2 years at the
Whitehaven Library (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) and would benefit from
additional copies due to its current high demand.
Brilliant and hugely ambitiousSome will argue that a book so difficult and sad may
not be appropriate for teenage readersAdults will probably like it (this one did), but its
a great young-adult novelIts the kind of book that can be life-changing, because
without ever denying the essential amorality and randomness of the natural order, The
Book Thief offers us a believable hard-won hopeThe hope we see in Liesel is
unassailable, the kind you can hang on to in the midst of poverty and war and violence.
Young readers need such alternatives to ideological rigidity, and such explorations of
how stories matter. And so, come to think of it, do adults. New York Times (Green,
2006)

2.7.9 In the filtering process, you may identify items where more information is
needed, as with a forthcoming item or a www site under construction or
where physical examination is needed, as with a preview of an expensive
video or shareware. Such items should be included in the buying list under
a wait and see heading.
The vast majority of the titles on this list that have adapted into movies are part of
established series, a wait and see heading could be given to the sequels of many of
these titles. The author mentions in Section 2.7.1 that the sequels for Enders Game
(1985) have circulated heavily following the movie, however if the movie does poorly in
theaters, this same demand may not apply for the sequels as it would for the original
novel.
Another potential wait and see category relates to titles that a popular author has
yet to release. Some authors have eager fans that may read a book regardless of the
quality; one example of this is John Green. John Green currently has a placeholder for
his new book on Goodreads.com, neither a title nor a single detail has been provided for
this book yet over 3000 comments have been posted from fans expressing their
excitement and eagerness to buy and read this novel (Untitled, n.d). This falls under
the wait and see category, however based on the amount of hype that this unknown title
has already generated, its likely that the Memphis Library Collection Development team
will purchase the material regardless of the quality based on the authors name.
The final category of wait and see relates to books that have been rumored to
become movies, but have no clear release dates or filming schedules. These are the titles
that were discussed in section 2.7.3, titles like The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Forest of
Hands and Teeth IMDB, n.d.) and Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke
and Bone IMDB) that are based on popular series, but have had not starting filming and
may never be completed. These may be worth purchasing based on their own popularity
in print, but do not fall within the limits placed on this collection development exercise.

2.7.10 Provide a persuasive close which summarizes (1) what you have done with
the collection and (2) what difference it will make. Relate development
specifically to the wants and needs identified in the community analysis.
The author has built a collection based on the top needs expressed in his
community analysis, this is by no means a complete or balanced collection, yet it includes
a large variety of titles from different genres that have been based on recent movies.
Contemporary titles have also been included with a special focus on award winning titles,
however the author has ensured that all these selections also had sufficient circulation
statistics to justify their purchase.
These titles will not only meet the demand of current users, but will also meet the
demand the author anticipates over the next year. With proper advertising, the author can
increase his circulation statistics and solidify the Whitehaven Library as a place that
patrons can easily locate high quality Young Adult Fiction. Patron satisfaction will
improve because customers will be able to locate materials they enjoy and the increase in
circulation from these titles are expected to carry over into an increase in circulation on
the existing collection when patrons inadvertently find other reading materials.
Additional titles will be needed to further meet the needs from the authors
community analysis, specifically titles in Graphic Novel form; however this collection is
an excellent start in an ongoing process.

2.7.11 Discuss specific steps [within the library] which might be taken to promote
this new or revitalized collection and stimulate collection use.
The author can promote this revitalized collection through displays matching
movie posters with the purchased books and Best of lists with the newly purchased
contemporary titles. The author plans to discuss these titles with his teen and Young
Adult patrons during his weekly teen programs and can booktalk these titles during his
Creative Writing programs.
The author can also discuss this new collection with his more charismatic teens
such as D. Howard and T. Austin, who were interviewed in the Community Analysis, and
have been shown to positively influence their fellow teens into reading various titles. In
Section 2.3.3, D. Howard was quoted as saying if you get one teen to like it, you can
get just about everyone else to like it (D. Howard, personal communication, October 9,
2013) and the author plans to make use of this idea to help promote his collection by
appealing to the teen leaders within the library.

2.7.12 Discuss specific steps which might be taken to announce and promote
information sources not held locally but available to local information
seekers such as websites.
The author has several plans to promote his collection outside of the Library
which involve various forms of technology and social media. The author contributes to
the Memphis Reads Blog (Memphis Reads, n.d.) and plans to highlight many of these
new materials on this blog through writing various reviews and providing notices when
various books are released. The author has also recently begun creating online Book
Trailers on popular YA novels with voice overs, music and eye catching pictures (Sharp,
2013) and plans to create programs for his teens to do the same. These Book Trailers can
be created on the new titles in this collection and can help increase circulation by
encouraging interest in these titles. Putting information on Facebook and Twitter may
also be effective in bringing patrons into the Whitehaven Library and teens will be
encouraged to share their thoughts on the new collection to help encourage a sense of
community. With these plans in place, circulation is expected to increase as patrons learn
that the Whitehaven Library has the Young Adult materials they wish to read.

Appendix

APPENDIX A: Selection List Summary
Title Author Holdings
Movie
Release Genre
Breaking Dawn
Stephanie
Meyer 0 Nov-12 Paranormal Romance
Book Thief Markus Zusak 1 Nov-13 Historical Fantasy
Divergent Veronica Roth 2 Mar-14 Dystopian
Maze Runner James Dashner 2 Sep-14 Dystopian
Fallen Lauren Kate 0 Jul-05 Paranormal Romance
Horns Joe Hill 0 Sep-14 Horror
Catching Fire
Suzanne
Collins 3 Nov-13 Dystopian
Mockingjay
Suzanne
Collins 1 Nov-14 Dystopian
Sea of Monsters Rick Riordin 2 Aug-13 Fantasy
Order of the Phoenix JK Rowling 0 Jul-07 Fantasy
Beautiful Creatures Kami Garcia 0 Feb-13 Paranormal Romance
Ender's Game
Orson Scott
Card 1 Nov-14 Science Fiction
Vampire Academy Richelle Mead 0 Feb-14 Paranormal Romance
Fantastic Beasts JK Rowling 0 Future Fantasy
If I Stay Gayle Forman 0 Jul-05 Contemporary/Romance
Fault in our Stars John Green 2 Jun-14 Contemporary
Abundance of
Katherines John Green 0

Contemporary/Romance
Why We Broke Up Daniel Handler 0

Contemporary/Romance
Monster
Walter Dean
Myers 2

Contemporary
November Blues Sharon Draper 1

Contemporary
Survivor Paul Langan 0

Contemporary/Urban
The Test Peggy Kern 1

Contemporary/Urban
Eleaneor and Park
Rainbow
Rowell 0

Contemporary/Gay and
Lesbian
Just One Day Gayle Forman 0

Contemporary/Romance
Repossessed A.M. Jenkins 0

Contemporary

Note: Whitehaven holdings are taken from (Sirsi Dynix Workflows, 2013) as of
November 27
th
, 2013.

APPENDIX B: Titlewave Price and Format List
Title Author Format Price
Abundance of
Katherines John Green Hardcover 16.19
Beautiful Creatures Kami Garcia Hardcover 15.34
Book Thief Markus Zusak Paperback 8.44
Breaking Dawn Stephanie Meyer Hardcover 19.59
Catching Fire Suzanne Collins Hardcover 16.19
Divergent Veronica Roth Hardcover 15.34
Eleaneor and Park Rainbow Rowell Hardcover 18.99
Ender's Game Orson Scott Card Hardcover 18.99
Fallen Lauren Kate Hardcover 15.34
Fantastic Beasts JK Rowling Hardcover 15.34
Fault in our Stars John Green Hardcover 19.1
Horns Joe Hill Paperback 12.79
If I Stay Gayle Forman Hardcover 14.49
Just One Day Gayle Forman Hardcover 15.34
Maze Runner James Dashner Paperback 6.50
Mockingjay Suzanne Collins Hardcover 16.19
Monster
Walter Dean
Myers Hardcover 14.49
November Blues Sharon Draper FolletBound 12.71
Order of the Phoenix JK Rowling FolletBound 19.1
Repossessed A.M. Jenkins FolletBound 15.31
Sea of Monsters Rick Riordin Hardcover 15.34
Survivor Paul Langan Paperback 4.30
The Test Peggy Kern FolletBound 11.41
Vampire Academy Richelle Mead FolletBound 14.91
Why We Broke Up Daniel Handler Hardcover 17.04

368.77

Note: Titlewave List Detail, n.d.

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