![]() ![]() And sometimes I have to remind myself that these books aren’t written for me. And YA, or at least the good YA, reaquaints you with how that felt.īut I also come to YA novels as an adult reader. ![]() I don’t think there’s any other time in a human life when things-everything-felt so rich and strong and hard and real. Even though I went through a lot of rough times as a teenager, sometimes I wish I could go back to those days, because while the ache was desperate and demanding, it was real. I think that’s why I like reading YA novels: because I remember that ache so vividly. I write in blood because I remember what it felt like to bleed.” I write to give them weapons-in the form of words and ideas-that will help them fight their monsters. “because I vividly remember what it felt like to be a teen facing everyday and epic dangers. ![]() Sherman Alexie (whose YA novels are astounding) says he writes for teenagers ![]()
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