Young Adult literature is an often overlooked resource for advancing potential and addressing 21st century skills. Reading underlies all skills, so creative engagement in reading is crucial. YA literature is a highly appropriate, rich literary resource for hooking gifted students into productive and creative reading. This session builds a rationale for using YA literature with gifted learners and reviews new novels, emphasizing middle and high school works. Application to curriculum is addressed. A book list will be provided. "What’s New" is a Middle Grades tradition. Come and join the Book Jazz in this fun sharing of new books.