Cracking the Code of YA Mystery

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2010
Featuring Bonnie J. Doerr, Jessica Verday, Joseph Terrell, Marlis Day

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Bonnie J. Doerr, Jessica Verday, Joseph Terrell, and Marlis Day discuss their experiences writing and publishing young adult mysteries. They explore genre expectations, character challenges, and what keeps teen readers engaged from the opening chapter to the final reveal.

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