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Young Voices in Crime Fiction

Presented by: Alan Gratz | Cara Wilkins | Megan Miranda | Sophie Littlefield
Categories: Coming of age | Themes | Young Adult

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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