In the last few decades, YA novels have made an undeniable impact on the literary world, encouraging young readers and adults alike to love reading. But what is a YA novel? What makes it different from adult fiction? Is it simply having a young protagonist and a simplified language profile? In this panel, we will be exploring what the YA novel is and discuss the distinct challenges presented by the YA genre. During this discussion, authors
Eliot Treichel and
M.L. Smoker will take us through all of these questions and more about how to authentically write in the YA voice without moralizing to young audiences. There will also be time to discuss the literary market for YA novels and help attendants decide on if YA as a genre is the right literary approach for them.
This event is free and open to the public.
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