15 Young Adult books for readers of all ages, from The Hate U Give to Symptoms of Being Human
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15 Young Adult books for readers of all ages, from The Hate U Give to Symptoms of Being Human

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many fans of the Young Adult fiction genre would be better described as “adult” than “young” – this writer included. Some have dismissed adult consumers of YA fiction as lazy, unrefined readers who would be better served searching for more layered, literary reads. To read a YA novel is to read about people figuring out their place in the world, building their sense of self, falling in love, making and breaking friendships – all things so many adults struggle with at some point in their later years.

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10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

NPR  

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Best YA books 2022: Romance, fantasy and crime books for teens and children
9 months ago

Best YA books 2022: Romance, fantasy and crime books for teens and children

The Independent  

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Why adults should read children's books
1 year, 5 months ago

Why adults should read children's books

BBC  

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Adulting with YA books
3 years ago

Adulting with YA books

The Hindu  

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How young adult novels with confusing messages on consent can create harmful notions on sex among readers
3 years, 9 months ago

How young adult novels with confusing messages on consent can create harmful notions on sex among readers

Firstpost  

Ambiguous scenes in YA fantasy can provide an opportunity for parents, teachers and young people to discuss consent and sexual intimacy. Young adult fiction has a unique role to play in representing sexual relationships, but a number of popular YA fantasy novels send confusing and potentially harmful messages about sex and consent. I felt frightened … panicked beneath him.’ Rather …

10 best young adult books: From dystopian fiction to adventure stories
4 years, 5 months ago

10 best young adult books: From dystopian fiction to adventure stories

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the years since then YA has been used to define a vast …

Bestselling young adult authors are aiming at older readers
4 years, 10 months ago

Bestselling young adult authors are aiming at older readers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After gaining millions of young readers for her “Divergent” fantasy series, Veronica Roth decided she and her characters were ready for the next phase — a novel for adults. “I grew up on stories like ‘Dune’ and ‘Harry Potter,’ and ‘Ender’s Game’ about people who shoulder burdens when they’re too young to bear them,” says Roth, who …

9 Young Adult Books Every Kid (And Grown Up) Should Read
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9 Young Adult Books Every Kid (And Grown Up) Should Read

Huff Post  

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