Links of the Week: January 29

Gina breaks down some ways for YA librarians to use Twitter over at WebYA.

The Millions interviews a book pirate who shares his experience producing and obtaining illegal electronic copies of books. I wonder if there’s much pirated YA out there? I did come across a screengrabbed version of Hush, Hush on a popular Livejournal community last year.

A fascinating feature on a juvenile detention facility in upstate New York from New York Magazine.

An angry dad takes issue with some content in the upcoming Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan and some heated discussion ensues.

The Hollywood Reporter reports the pick-up of two YA titles by ABC Family. Huge by Sarah Paley and Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard will both be adapted into hour-long dramas.

An anonymous librarian turns to Ask Metafilter for help dealing with rowdy teens in the library. There’s an interesting mix of responses from both librarians and non-librarians.

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