More about that YA stuff

Not so long ago, we were musing about what defines a YA novel in the context of Anthony Eaton’s fine novel Into White Silence. We also linked to a few discussions on the topic.

Here’s another one: Children’s book editor Cheryl Klein has posted a thoughtful blog seeking a practical definition and her ideas are provoking a lively discussion. Join in if you feel this is a conversation worth having.

Thanks to the marvellous Monica Edinger for the lead.

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2 Responses to “More about that YA stuff”

  1.   Rhondda Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Thanks for this. It was a good article and very thought-provoking for me.

  2.   What is YA Literature? « Rhondda’s Reflections – wandering around the Web Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 5:03 pm

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