young adult literature

Home is where the hurt is

This is a beautiful book about a teenager looking for the answers in life, the joys of found family, and the experience of love in its many forms.

When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?

When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared

Neil Gaiman and Colleen Hoover in 'Time' Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential list

The author’s work has been adapted in various mediums, including graphic novels and television series, with the most recent being Netflix’s The Sandman (2022).

OPINION / The world of Colleen Hoover does not warrant celebration

Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.

‘Mismatched’: Stories of youth and love

Even with improvisations, the show feels like the book coming to life. The little scenes that have been picked straight from the pages hit very close to home.

International Youth Day: Why I enjoy reading YA books as an adult

We are drawn to stories about first experiences, and YA literature is rich with it. First experiences draw us in because they are the crucible for change.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Home is where the hurt is

This is a beautiful book about a teenager looking for the answers in life, the joys of found family, and the experience of love in its many forms.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?

When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Neil Gaiman and Colleen Hoover in 'Time' Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential list

The author’s work has been adapted in various mediums, including graphic novels and television series, with the most recent being Netflix’s The Sandman (2022).

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

The world of Colleen Hoover does not warrant celebration

Depiction of such problematic forms of ‘romance’ and relationships surely distort the judgement of readers regarding love and romance.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

‘Mismatched’: Stories of youth and love

Even with improvisations, the show feels like the book coming to life. The little scenes that have been picked straight from the pages hit very close to home.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

International Youth Day: Why I enjoy reading YA books as an adult

We are drawn to stories about first experiences, and YA literature is rich with it. First experiences draw us in because they are the crucible for change.