"YOUNG" collection

Type: Thematic bibliographic collection
Status: Open collection
Location: “YOUNG”
Time span: 2009–
Language: Italian
Format: Printed monographs
Access conditions: Free consultation
Origin: The collection was established in 2023

Content:

The collection is a heterogeneous set of volumes, predominantly published in Italy, covering a recent time span. The main themes focus on economics and, to a lesser extent, ecology and sustainability. The works are intended for a young audience, as suggested by the name of the collection (“YOUNG”) and confirmed by the presence of series explicitly aimed at children and young readers, such as Ah, saperlo!, Critical Kids, and Grandi idee spiegate in modo semplice. Many of the volumes are illustrated and presented with a popularizing and educational approach. Publishers such as Gribaudo and Lapis recur frequently, indicating a degree of editorial consistency.

Main thematic areas:

• Economics and finance: This area ranges from basic concepts such as how money works, saving, and barter, to more complex topics such as spreads, the role of central banks, and the stock market.
• Ecology and sustainability: This includes topics such as the environment, recycling, pollution, urban ecology, and sustainability.
• Social sciences: The collection includes volumes addressing social and current affairs topics through an accessible, popularizing approach.

Documentary and historical value:

The collection shows good thematic coherence, with a strong orientation toward dissemination and outreach. Chronological coherence is notable, with a clear predominance of recent publications. The collection has educational and formative value, as it provides a foundation for economic and environmental education for a young audience.