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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.

High school junior Aislinn can see fairies. But when the Summer King chooses her to be his queen, her life is transformed forever.

In News for Dogs, author Lois Duncan delivers another canine adventure, following siblings Andi and Bruce.

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.

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.

Young adult literature often features religion as a theme to show the struggles and confusion during adolescence. Here are three teen books that portray religious themes.

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.

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.

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.

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

Libba Bray has written three extremely successful books for young adults, but that is hardly the most interesting part of her life.

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.

Rosemary Clement-Moore shares her thoughts on the YA market, the paranormal trend, and offers wise advice for aspiring writers.

What to get a young reader who has devoured the most recent Harry Potter? Here are some suggestions. First of three articles.

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?

Stephenie Meyer and her popular Twilight series books are poised to give J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series a run for its money.

Why is it that celebrities are courted by children's book publishers, while others with more talent fail? Is natural talent essential, or can writing be taught?

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.

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.

Censored, challenged, forbidden, or just plain banned-some of the greatest books of our time have gotten the worst rap.

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

For years, Janette Rallison has made teens laugh with her witty and insightful romantic comedies. Here, she shares her writing strategies with Suite 101.

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.

Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.