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YA Books Gaining Adult Readers
With the popularity of the Gossip Girl, It Girl and the Clique series, young adult books are becoming more widely read by adults, for their racy content and unique style.
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Dark YA Themes
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Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely
High school junior Aislinn can see fairies. But when the Summer King chooses her to be his queen, her life is transformed forever.
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News for Dogs by Lois Duncan
In News for Dogs, author Lois Duncan delivers another canine adventure, following siblings Andi and Bruce.
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The Long Secret Book Review
Harriet M. Welsch's adventures as a spy-in-training continue that summer when she and her friend Beth Ellen work together to discover who's leaving odd notes around town.
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Young Adult Novel Guidelines
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
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Book Review: Crazy
Benjamin Lebert, a partially paralyzed sixteen-year-old, is the author and narrator of <I>Crazy</I>, an autobiographical novel first published in Germany. A bestseller in that country, it is most definitely worthy of being one in its English edition as well.

Jellicoe Road – Melina Marchetta
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
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Young Adult Literature
Many students in middle school don't know where to begin when choosing young adult literature. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is a great place to start.
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What is Young Adult Fiction?
Young Adult fiction was once considered a kind of void between engaging children's books and sophisticated adult fare. But not anymore, 'cause YA has a new attitude.
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Interview with Victoria Strauss
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Victoria Strauss.

Review: The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder
The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder is a sweet tale of healing, but Rebecca Wells' latest novel may not be what readers are expecting
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Award Winning Writer Libba Bray
Libba Bray has written three extremely successful books for young adults, but that is hardly the most interesting part of her life.
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Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the first ever fantasy novel to win the Hugo Award, this most inherently science-fictional of awards.
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Interview With Rosemary Clement-Moore
Rosemary Clement-Moore shares her thoughts on the YA market, the paranormal trend, and offers wise advice for aspiring writers.
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Life After Harry Potter
What to get a young reader who has devoured the most recent Harry Potter? Here are some suggestions. First of three articles.
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Paper Towns
With novels like Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' topping the charts, there's been a surge of teen romances flooding the market. Does 'Paper Towns' stand out?
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The Twilight Phenomenon
Stephenie Meyer and her popular Twilight series books are poised to give J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series a run for its money.
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The Best Banned Books of the Last Century
Censored, challenged, forbidden, or just plain banned-some of the greatest books of our time have gotten the worst rap.
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Top 10 Young Adult Books of all Time
It can be difficult to encourage adolescents to read. Some claim they are bored by books. Some say reading is too hard. Most teenagers just need to be able to relate to t
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Are you a readergirlz girl?
In honor of National Women's HIstory Month, YA authors Justina Chen Headley, Dia Calhoun, Lorie Ann Grover, and Janet Lee Carey launched Readergirlz on March 01, 2007.
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Lysistrata
Abstinence makes the heart take over the Akropolis.
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Sue Bradford Edwards, Children's Author, Book Reviewer and Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author, book reviewer and writing instructor, Sue Bradford Edwards. She offers writing tips and advice and discusses the importance of joining The Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators (SCBWI)
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Weaving a World
Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.
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Toni Buzzeo: Teacher, Librarian, Children's Writer
Librarian of the year and children's writer offers her experiences, tips and observations on writing for children.
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Author Sells Film Rights to DreamWorks Animation
Children's author and illustrator Chris Gall explains how being stuck in traffic led to his dinosaur picture book Dinotrux and a six figure movie deal from DreamWorks.
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From Stage Play to Young Adult Novel
Laurie Brooks talks about how her fascination with Scottish myths and legends led her to write a play about the selkie seal people -- then adapt the play into a YA novel.
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Young Adult Author Shares Her Writing Strategies
For years, Janette Rallison has made teens laugh with her witty and insightful romantic comedies. Here, she shares her writing strategies with Suite 101.
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