Articles written by Mechele R. Dillard
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YA Author/Title List
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
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Cynthia Leitich Smith, continued
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith, best known for her Native American and contemporary multicultural fiction, goes goth for the first time in her 2007 release TANTALIZE.
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YA Author Laura Bowers, continued
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
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YA Author Laura Bowers
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
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YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith, best known for her Native American and contemporary multicultural fiction, goes goth for the first time in her 2007 release TANTALIZE.
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Children's Author Mary Cunningham
Cynthia and her best friend, Gus, discover that Cynthia's attic is more than just your average dusty den of memories; it is a true gateway to their family histories.
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Lorie Ann Grover
When Lorie Ann Grover was young, she wanted to dance. But her body kept growing, refusing to cooperate. So, instead of giving up her dream, she redirected her passion
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Janet Lee Carey
YA novelist Janet Lee Carey talks about what she learned from her fifth-grade teacher, why rewrite requests from editors are good, and how she approaches revisions.
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Fantasy Author Dia Calhoun
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
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Justina Chen Headley: Giving Back
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
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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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Dr. Susan Vaught
Dr. Susan Vaught is not only a YA author, she is also a practicing neuropsychologist, giving her unique insight into the world of teen suicide, as seen in TRIGGER.
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Michael Harmon
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
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Looking Across the Pages
YAL is one of the most misunderstood literary genres, but a closer look reveals the obvious: YAL shares characteristics of the modernist period of American literature.
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Intro to Young Adult Literature
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
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