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Writing Authentic Teen Voices in YA Fiction

Presented by: Ann Redisch Stampler | B.K. Stevens | Chris Grabenstein | Judy Clemmens | Kelley Armstrong | Maria Alexander
Categories: Mystery | Technology | YA Novels

Authors of YA and middle grade fiction discuss what draws them to writing for younger readers and how they capture the mindset of teens in a rapidly changing world. The panel explores technology, social media, anonymity, and the ways modern teen experiences shape character and story.

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