Dystopian YA: Blur Lines Between YA and Adult

Categories: Language | Mid grade | Romance

Authors discuss the fine line between young adult (YA) and adult books, exploring what differentiates the two genres. They also share insights from their own YA novels and how they navigate themes and content for younger audiences.

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