young adult

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Young-adult fiction about normal girls navigating puberty and romance were everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Young-adult fiction hasn’t shied away from post-apocalyptic takes, but the methods of destruction and salvation are varied: Meteors, volcanoes and futuristic war factions don’t stop humanity from seeking justice and finding heroes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

Young-adult cubs can double their bodyweight over the same time period, going from 200lb to 400lb, Mr Fitz says.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023

Young-adult writers see themselves as educators, and they are hyperconscious that this generation of Y.A. readers is the most diverse ever.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 21, 2019

Young-adult fantasy novels, detective shows and writing comedy with my husband.

From The Guardian • May 1, 2016