young adult
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Amazon Prime is building on its success with young adult adaptations with a programming push based on “new adult” lit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Golodryga, who immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee from the Soviet Union in 1980, is the co-author of a young adult novel, “Don’t Feed the Lion,” which dealt with antisemitism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The young adult doesn't see a future for himself at home.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
"Constant checking, tracking or intervening may soothe the parent in the short term, but it can inadvertently communicate to the young adult: 'I am not sure you can cope without me.'"
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The holographic Mrs. Tobin appeared behind the young adult librarian’s desk.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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