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You may be aware that large bookstores have separate sections these days for 'young adult' readers. It's a newish marketing thing. Now I'm not knocking it outright. In fact I just finished "The Hate You Give' by Angie Thomas, a YA book and very good.

A man came in with his son to the store and asked me what's a good read for a 13 year old boy. Being the subversive that I am I walked him straight over to Ernest Hemingway - not the YA section.
The Dad was thankful and the kid was excited to buy 2 titles 🙂

Here's hoping to a literate future!

AmiSue 8 Apr 5
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...so real to think "outside the box"
how else are we to listen to that small
inner voice. I choose eclectic subjects
from the library the same way;mixing
it up-keeps the speed of my absorption
of the material diverse...
Thanks

BBJong Level 7 Apr 6, 2019
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There’s so many good YA books and writers who are dedicated to their craft and mission.

They address topics tweens are too shy to talk about.

Sydland Level 7 Apr 5, 2019

@AmiSue I definitely agree with that.
But there’s nothing like a book becoming your confidante as it tells a story you can relate to.

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Our public library , had a children's , young adult , and adult sections , over fifty years ago .

Cast1es Level 9 Apr 5, 2019

@AmiSue ...I had reverse restrictions-
a child needed "special permission"
to check out a book from adult section.
It was rather stiffling.

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