Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Contemporary reflects the changing views of society that produces it. CRF reflects real-life issues young readers encounter such as: death/loss, maturation, gangs, and drugs. Considering the quality in CRF has factors such as a setting that is realistic, whether actual or fictional, characters that are human begins we know; multidimensional and dynamic, have plots that contain realistic conflicts, themes that illuminate life, and style that captivates and reflects contemporary language patterns. There are many formats in CRF books such as: picturebooks, transitional chapter books, novels in verse, graphic novels, short stories, and novels. Types of CRF include: adventure and survival stories, animal stories, mysteries and thrillers, and sports stories. (Photo taken from Dr. Smirnova's chapter slides on eclass)