YA, YA, YA- wonderful YA. What is it that makes this collection so popular among readers- teens and adults alike? While YA books are generally aimed at readers ranging in age from approximately 12 to 18, it is a category that appeals to many adults- myself included- as well. In fact, it is estimated that roughly half of the readers of YA books are adults! The YA genre is in fact not a genre at all- it is a collection of books intended for young adult consumption. Housed within the Young Adult collection are works of nearly every genre you will find in Adult Fiction- from fantasy novels featuring sparkly vampires, reimagined fairy tales, and elvin assassins to dystopian futures where charismatic young men and women lead rebellions, inspire change, and survive the apocalyptic conditions of a future world that seems far too possible. YA books also take on disease, disaster, and personal tragedy to offer truths wrapped in fiction that can provide perspective for young, and not-so-young, readers.
So, what is it about this collection that connects with so many readers and often ignites a voracious appetite for reading?
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AuthorMy name is Angie and I am pursuing a degree in Library Science while also working in a library in Washington. Archives
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