What Now?

This summer, I have read more in a short period of time than I ever have before. When I was looking into this class, I was not sure what types of books to expect; I was not sure which books even counted as “young adult.” I was not expecting to get too much...

Where Do I Read?

I wish more than anything, that I could be that person that reads out in a cool coffee shop or by a fresh body of water. Or even the person who reads while listening to music. But that is not me. I am far too nosy, and get distracted by other people’s...

Historical Fiction in the Classroom

I’ve never given the genre of “historical fiction” a lot of thought. In my opinion, most books that people read seem to count as historical fiction, if it takes place some time in the past. However, this past week, I got a better understanding of the...

Language and Symptoms of Mental Illness in YAL

This article by Dr. Kia Richards hit on some issues that I did not realize were prevalent in YA books, about mental illness. I have not read any of the “problem” books mentioned in the article. When I was reading the article initially I was a bit...

Heroes and Superheroes

In Highly Illogical Behavior, Solomon Reed suffers from agoraphobia, which is the fear of leaving the house due to severe anxiety. Here’s a few superheroes Sol might look up to! Barry Allen aka The Flash Barry Allen is the fastest man alive. He can be here or...
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