Young Voices in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime
2015
Featuring Alan Gratz, Cara Wilkins, Megan Miranda, Sophie Littlefield

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Crime fiction with youthful protagonists brings fresh perspective and emotional intensity to the genre. In this session, authors discuss writing stories centered on younger characters, exploring themes of morality, rebellion, and coming of age while maintaining the tension and stakes of crime storytelling.

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