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The Emotional Power Behind YA’s Popularity

Presented by: Bev Irwin | Joelle Charbonneau | Jordan Dane | Keir Graff | Michelle Gagnon
Categories: Career | Fiction | Young Adult

Bev Irwin, Joelle Charbonneau, Jordan Dane, Keir Graff, and Michelle Gagnon examine why young adult fiction continues to thrive. They discuss the emotional honesty, pacing, and identity-driven themes that make YA such a powerful and enduring category.

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