As I mentioned in my previous post, I haven't posted for a while. This means, either fortunately or unfortunately, I won't be posting about all of the many books I've read, but just about the ones that stick out to me.
One of the two authors that has really stuck out to me in a good way is Gayle Friesen. The first book of hers that I ever picked up was Men of Stone. Initially, I bought it not because I'd heard of her, but because I wanted to support a relatively new Canadian author, especially one from Abbotsford/Chilliwack who knew David Giesbrecht! (David Giesbrecht was like my second father when I was in elementary school, I was over at their house every day as their daughter was my best friend. He's an amazing person, and an amazing librarian.)
I thought Men of Stone was a good book - eminently readable, and a microcosm of real life. A good mix of humor, honesty, and entertainment. However, a few weeks ago I picked up The Isabel Factor, and I was blown away by this more recent book (2005). Friesen's writing reminds me even more of Kit Pearson's this time around.
(I've always admired Kit Pearson's writing to the extreme: someone who can take the nuances of relationships and make an enchanting, uplifting, realistic, nitty gritty honest story that means something real and is truly about growing up. Always worthwhile reading.)
The Isabel Factor, by Gayle Friesen, reminds me strongly of these strengths of Pearson's. Friesen takes a scenario that I always hated (summer camp) and brings out all the things that I hated most about it (cliques and competitiveness and popularity) and makes an extremely entertaining story out of it. I couldn't put the book down. And the entertainment is not due to sneaky plot lines or elements of fantasy, but of real people undergoing real disappointments in themselves and others, of the realizations that come with growing older, and finding oneself and the strength that comes with that. What Gayle Friesen also adds is a dry sense of humor and sarcasm that I thoroughly enjoy. Yes. It was yummy, and a worthwhile read!
Sigh. Oh, how I like quality literature for young adults.
I haven't read all of Friesen's books yet - but I will be on the look out for them. Watch out for this author. She's going to get some awards for her work, I'd bet on it.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Gossip Girl OMG!!
Okay... I haven't posted for a while. So I've saved up all the best and the worst of the last month or so to unload on you, my faithful reader.
Gossip Girl... a series of books by Cecily von Ziegesar. I suppose it also refers to a newish TV series based on these books. I would like to add that I have not seen a single episode of the TV show. I am telling you this so that you know I am coming from a clean slate.
The book I picked up was called It Had To Be You, the prequel to the series. Now, teen girl boy-and-popularity-based books are not my normal fare, but I thought I ought to branch out and see what was out there, and what was popular.
I am so sad. So sad that such books exists - and more sad because they are so popular. That book was a piece of crap. I didn't bother finishing it, I just couldn't. Can you say, "Hello, I'm here to tell you that life is about finding someone to have sex with and love you and that's all that matters, especially when you're in high school, and true love with him/her lasts forever, oh, and maybe let's go buy some clothes to fit on our perfect bodies, especially some lingerie." I thought Twilight was sad because it was all about nonsense (perfect and eternal love to die for while you're a teenager)... but Gossip Girl is just worse. Soft teenage porn. I can understand why it's popular. Titillating. Unrequited love. Requited love. Guy and girl mix-ups. Perfection. Being rich. Wildly dysfunctional families. BUT despite its popularity, it's certainly not literature, and it certainly has NOTHING I repeat nothing to help anyone understand the world, grow up, expand your mind, understand life.
Or maybe that's not the point of young adult literature anymore?
*tears falling*... okay, they're not really falling... but maybe they should be.
Gossip Girl... a series of books by Cecily von Ziegesar. I suppose it also refers to a newish TV series based on these books. I would like to add that I have not seen a single episode of the TV show. I am telling you this so that you know I am coming from a clean slate.
The book I picked up was called It Had To Be You, the prequel to the series. Now, teen girl boy-and-popularity-based books are not my normal fare, but I thought I ought to branch out and see what was out there, and what was popular.
I am so sad. So sad that such books exists - and more sad because they are so popular. That book was a piece of crap. I didn't bother finishing it, I just couldn't. Can you say, "Hello, I'm here to tell you that life is about finding someone to have sex with and love you and that's all that matters, especially when you're in high school, and true love with him/her lasts forever, oh, and maybe let's go buy some clothes to fit on our perfect bodies, especially some lingerie." I thought Twilight was sad because it was all about nonsense (perfect and eternal love to die for while you're a teenager)... but Gossip Girl is just worse. Soft teenage porn. I can understand why it's popular. Titillating. Unrequited love. Requited love. Guy and girl mix-ups. Perfection. Being rich. Wildly dysfunctional families. BUT despite its popularity, it's certainly not literature, and it certainly has NOTHING I repeat nothing to help anyone understand the world, grow up, expand your mind, understand life.
Or maybe that's not the point of young adult literature anymore?
*tears falling*... okay, they're not really falling... but maybe they should be.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Nostalgic moment
I was wandering through the library on Saturday, only to come upon one of my all-time favorite book series from when I was younger: The Mad Scientists' Club.
Author: Bertrand R. Brinley (1917 - 1994)
Illustrator: Charles Geer. I have to say, the illustrations were perfectly fabulous.
It's a series of 4 books about a bunch of teenage boys who never fail to become involved in anything of significance in their dreary little town - usually a mystery, a robbery, or a funny hi-jinx to liven up the town. They're an funny mix of a do-it-yourself MacGyver or Rocket Boys, and Anne of Green Gables. I recall that there was also a rival gang led by a nasty leader and having unlimited resources, adding to the hi-jinx.
I liked that there were about seven different characters in the club, and each chapter (a story in itself) was often featured around a particular character - you got to know them all well. One was a coward, one was a brainiac, one was solid but not so smart, one was a quiet librarian, one was the funny man, one was the ladies' man.... A teeny bit like The Three Investigators (anybody remember Jupiter Jones, Bob Crenshaw and Pete somebody-or-other?), but much funnier. The stories are creatively varied; anything from submarines to hot-air balloons to bank robberies to dinosaur eggs to town memorabilia. Most of all... I just liked how funny the stories were!
A group of friends having adventures, along with plenty of humor and a touch of poignancy. If you haven't read them, try them out! Start with any book in the series, no need to go in order. They'd probably be pretty fun to read out loud, too.
The books are: The Mad Scientists' Club; The New Adventures of the Mad Scientists' Club; The Big Kerplop; The Big Chunk of Ice. And now that I'm writing these out, I realize I've only read the first two of these. Note to self: find the rest!
Author: Bertrand R. Brinley (1917 - 1994)
Illustrator: Charles Geer. I have to say, the illustrations were perfectly fabulous.
It's a series of 4 books about a bunch of teenage boys who never fail to become involved in anything of significance in their dreary little town - usually a mystery, a robbery, or a funny hi-jinx to liven up the town. They're an funny mix of a do-it-yourself MacGyver or Rocket Boys, and Anne of Green Gables. I recall that there was also a rival gang led by a nasty leader and having unlimited resources, adding to the hi-jinx.
I liked that there were about seven different characters in the club, and each chapter (a story in itself) was often featured around a particular character - you got to know them all well. One was a coward, one was a brainiac, one was solid but not so smart, one was a quiet librarian, one was the funny man, one was the ladies' man.... A teeny bit like The Three Investigators (anybody remember Jupiter Jones, Bob Crenshaw and Pete somebody-or-other?), but much funnier. The stories are creatively varied; anything from submarines to hot-air balloons to bank robberies to dinosaur eggs to town memorabilia. Most of all... I just liked how funny the stories were!
A group of friends having adventures, along with plenty of humor and a touch of poignancy. If you haven't read them, try them out! Start with any book in the series, no need to go in order. They'd probably be pretty fun to read out loud, too.
The books are: The Mad Scientists' Club; The New Adventures of the Mad Scientists' Club; The Big Kerplop; The Big Chunk of Ice. And now that I'm writing these out, I realize I've only read the first two of these. Note to self: find the rest!
Friday, July 16, 2010
A new Canadian find!
I am excited to have found a new Canadian author that I think is excellent. Marthe Jocelyn is the name, and the book of hers that I picked up this week is called Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance.
I wasn't sure about the book during the first chapter, about the heroine, but very quickly I found the herione to be innocently naive, funny and attractive. The character's diary entries feel charmingly realistic for an 8th grader. The other characters are also normal people that I feel everyone can relate to in some manner.
The book is full of good writing (clear, succinct, humorous, believable, historically interesting, stylistically consistent, and a great touch with a neat juxtaposition of Mable's story she is writing for a friend and the actual story of her life). The characters are relatable, even in their worst moments. The development of the character of Mable goes quickly (but not too quickly) and far (but not unrealistically far). I hate to give away the story, but let's just say it's set in 1901 and Mable becomes involved in issues she had never even considered before.
Gotta love this author. Excellent writing!
I wasn't sure about the book during the first chapter, about the heroine, but very quickly I found the herione to be innocently naive, funny and attractive. The character's diary entries feel charmingly realistic for an 8th grader. The other characters are also normal people that I feel everyone can relate to in some manner.
The book is full of good writing (clear, succinct, humorous, believable, historically interesting, stylistically consistent, and a great touch with a neat juxtaposition of Mable's story she is writing for a friend and the actual story of her life). The characters are relatable, even in their worst moments. The development of the character of Mable goes quickly (but not too quickly) and far (but not unrealistically far). I hate to give away the story, but let's just say it's set in 1901 and Mable becomes involved in issues she had never even considered before.
Gotta love this author. Excellent writing!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Karleen Bradford
Well, I just finished the book Angeline written by Karleen Bradford. Karleen was born and currently resides in Canada, although she spent 34 years of her adult life in a variety of countries (her husband was a Foreign Service Officer). A brief autobiography: http://www.makersgallery.com/bradford/who.html.
She has written more than one book centered on the Crusades. The book Angeline outlines a coming-of-age journey of a young French girl who embarked on the infamous Children's Crusade, only to be sold as a slave upon disembarking in the Middle East (as was the real-life fate of many or most of the children).
I enjoy historical fiction! I certainly wouldn't call this book a Newberry Medal candidate, but it was well written. I was always interested to see what would happen next with the character of Angeline, and the minor characters were also interesting. More suitable for the younger of "young adult," I would think.
Cons: a bit simplistic in terms of situation, plot, and character development; the world of the Middle East wasn't brought alive for me. Also, I'm not sure of her choice to include a prologue outlining what was happening to the character (ie. she had been part of the Children's Crusade, was being sold as a slave)... I rather prefer having a story unfold at its own pace, let the mystery of what is happening be more slowly revealed (I hate reading the synopses on the back of books before I read them!)
I don't know that I'll pick up a lot more of her books - but I find I am wondering what her fantasy and contemporary novels might be like! Who knows... maybe I'll check them out. I always like to support a Canadian author!
She has written more than one book centered on the Crusades. The book Angeline outlines a coming-of-age journey of a young French girl who embarked on the infamous Children's Crusade, only to be sold as a slave upon disembarking in the Middle East (as was the real-life fate of many or most of the children).
I enjoy historical fiction! I certainly wouldn't call this book a Newberry Medal candidate, but it was well written. I was always interested to see what would happen next with the character of Angeline, and the minor characters were also interesting. More suitable for the younger of "young adult," I would think.
Cons: a bit simplistic in terms of situation, plot, and character development; the world of the Middle East wasn't brought alive for me. Also, I'm not sure of her choice to include a prologue outlining what was happening to the character (ie. she had been part of the Children's Crusade, was being sold as a slave)... I rather prefer having a story unfold at its own pace, let the mystery of what is happening be more slowly revealed (I hate reading the synopses on the back of books before I read them!)
I don't know that I'll pick up a lot more of her books - but I find I am wondering what her fantasy and contemporary novels might be like! Who knows... maybe I'll check them out. I always like to support a Canadian author!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
MacHale's Popular Pendragon
So... on to the Pendragon series by DJ MacHale.
General story: Three normal teenagers suddenly (for one) and slowly (for the other two) find themselves to be a vital part of an interplanetary battle between evil/chaos and good/peace.
Literary value: Low. Fast-paced entertainment, with a few insights into life and humanity. A bit of character development. Mildly entertaining, mild sense of humor. That being said, I got all the way to book 5 before I decided I just couldn't read any more (I think there are 10 books in the series). Toooooo predictable, and each book was more of the same.
Pros: I enjoy seeing books that involve teens in something bigger than themselves. I think kids these days (I'm generalizing here), lack purpose and involvement in something more important than themselves. Another thing I appreciate is that the characters themselves also seem to be pretty normal, no "special abilities" or larger-than-life courage. There is also a lot of creativity in the creation of these new worlds.
I'm wondering if there are religious overtones to the book - the evil guy is called "Saint Dane" - sounds like Satan to me!
Cons: doesn't grip me (I could easily put down the books without feeling much compulsion to pick them up again), they eventually get boring, and the literary value (see above) is low. HOWEVER, some of the kids in my youth group have really enjoyed the series! What can you do... they like what they like...
General story: Three normal teenagers suddenly (for one) and slowly (for the other two) find themselves to be a vital part of an interplanetary battle between evil/chaos and good/peace.
Literary value: Low. Fast-paced entertainment, with a few insights into life and humanity. A bit of character development. Mildly entertaining, mild sense of humor. That being said, I got all the way to book 5 before I decided I just couldn't read any more (I think there are 10 books in the series). Toooooo predictable, and each book was more of the same.
Pros: I enjoy seeing books that involve teens in something bigger than themselves. I think kids these days (I'm generalizing here), lack purpose and involvement in something more important than themselves. Another thing I appreciate is that the characters themselves also seem to be pretty normal, no "special abilities" or larger-than-life courage. There is also a lot of creativity in the creation of these new worlds.
I'm wondering if there are religious overtones to the book - the evil guy is called "Saint Dane" - sounds like Satan to me!
Cons: doesn't grip me (I could easily put down the books without feeling much compulsion to pick them up again), they eventually get boring, and the literary value (see above) is low. HOWEVER, some of the kids in my youth group have really enjoyed the series! What can you do... they like what they like...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Paolini Power
This week I finished book 3, Brisingr, of Christopher Paolini's series dubbed The Inheritance Cycle. I was completely shocked to flip open to the dust jacket after I finished the book to see the author's VERY young face staring back at me! Christopher Paolini became a New York Times bestselling author at 19. Which wasn't that long ago. AND the first book of the series was started when he was just 15 years old.
Anyway, enough astonishment... how are the books?
I think they're great. Very reminiscent of Tolkien... almost overly much so, with elves, dwarves, nasty Urgals and other beasts, intricate histories of the races including their own languages, cultures, and religions, and the over-whelmingly and seemingly invincible evil nemesis ruling with an iron fist. And yet not like Tolkien: the action is faster for one thing (although I suppose it would be a feat to make it slower than Tolkien).
The characters are incredibly interesting to follow in terms of character development, minor characters as well as the major characters. Little details take this book from being a good fantasy to being a poignant, engrossing world. Paolini creates sympathy (for my part, at least) on the part of some of the antagonists, and doesn't shy away from protagonists having weaknesses and ugly facets to their personalities. Neither does he shy away from the ethical dilemmas of war, nor from the trauma that change can bring.
The strength of his books lies in the intricate characters and interesting plot, along with an ability to make the world, the story, the shape of the occurences feel very epic. Paolini's writing itself is not particularly well-crafted, but I rarely find that the craftsmanship detracts from the action and the plot - which is in itself no mean feat.
Cons? Well I was very annoyed to realize that the Trilogy is not, in fact, a trilogy. And that I will have to wait for the last book, which is not yet published. However, I think that was a good decision for him to expand the series to four books. Three books would not have done this world and this series justice.
... any other cons? I don't know if it means anything, but the main character is not my favorite character... you know how sometimes a character can be too good? Like Mellie from Gone With the Wind? Margaret Mitchell initially had Melanie slated to be the main character... but if you've read the book, you can see why Scarlett O'Hara is so much more interesting! Thankfully, Eragon is MUCH more interesting than the character of Mellie...
All minor cons aside... I can't wait to read Book #4!
Anyway, enough astonishment... how are the books?
I think they're great. Very reminiscent of Tolkien... almost overly much so, with elves, dwarves, nasty Urgals and other beasts, intricate histories of the races including their own languages, cultures, and religions, and the over-whelmingly and seemingly invincible evil nemesis ruling with an iron fist. And yet not like Tolkien: the action is faster for one thing (although I suppose it would be a feat to make it slower than Tolkien).
The characters are incredibly interesting to follow in terms of character development, minor characters as well as the major characters. Little details take this book from being a good fantasy to being a poignant, engrossing world. Paolini creates sympathy (for my part, at least) on the part of some of the antagonists, and doesn't shy away from protagonists having weaknesses and ugly facets to their personalities. Neither does he shy away from the ethical dilemmas of war, nor from the trauma that change can bring.
The strength of his books lies in the intricate characters and interesting plot, along with an ability to make the world, the story, the shape of the occurences feel very epic. Paolini's writing itself is not particularly well-crafted, but I rarely find that the craftsmanship detracts from the action and the plot - which is in itself no mean feat.
Cons? Well I was very annoyed to realize that the Trilogy is not, in fact, a trilogy. And that I will have to wait for the last book, which is not yet published. However, I think that was a good decision for him to expand the series to four books. Three books would not have done this world and this series justice.
... any other cons? I don't know if it means anything, but the main character is not my favorite character... you know how sometimes a character can be too good? Like Mellie from Gone With the Wind? Margaret Mitchell initially had Melanie slated to be the main character... but if you've read the book, you can see why Scarlett O'Hara is so much more interesting! Thankfully, Eragon is MUCH more interesting than the character of Mellie...
All minor cons aside... I can't wait to read Book #4!
Tamora Pierce
How can one not give Tamora Pierce her own entry!
Tamora Pierce is a popular writer, especially for young females. She is a fabulous story-teller. Her sentences - and stories - are well crafted, her characters interesting and engaging (including their faults). She almost always has females as the main characters in her books. She has created more than one successful series (The Song of the Lioness, Immortals, Protector of the Small, the Trickster books, and the Provost's Dog books including Terrier and Bloodhound) based or loosely based in her created, magical kingdom of Tortall. She also has an impressive number of books set in the universe of her Circle of Magic books.
A lot of the books feature "girl-power," often in a male-dominated world, so they can be quite inspiring. Her females are very postmodern and are/or aspire to be free to make their own choices. Her books are also not always predictable. Pierce is not afraid to tackle issues such as beauty, death and killing, gangs, homosexuality, race. Occasionally in The Circle Opens quartet, which tends to deal openly with heavier issues, I find that her books lose a bit of their sparkle.
However, I will keep picking up her books to read, because I know I will be entertained, and they are written well. I always appreciate doses of human insight mixed with good crafting and complex characters!
My favorites? The Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small. I think. Least favorite? Cold Fire and Bloodhound (I was especially disappointed in Bloodhound, because I felt Terrier was excellent and I was hoping for more in the sequel).
Tamora Pierce is a popular writer, especially for young females. She is a fabulous story-teller. Her sentences - and stories - are well crafted, her characters interesting and engaging (including their faults). She almost always has females as the main characters in her books. She has created more than one successful series (The Song of the Lioness, Immortals, Protector of the Small, the Trickster books, and the Provost's Dog books including Terrier and Bloodhound) based or loosely based in her created, magical kingdom of Tortall. She also has an impressive number of books set in the universe of her Circle of Magic books.
A lot of the books feature "girl-power," often in a male-dominated world, so they can be quite inspiring. Her females are very postmodern and are/or aspire to be free to make their own choices. Her books are also not always predictable. Pierce is not afraid to tackle issues such as beauty, death and killing, gangs, homosexuality, race. Occasionally in The Circle Opens quartet, which tends to deal openly with heavier issues, I find that her books lose a bit of their sparkle.
However, I will keep picking up her books to read, because I know I will be entertained, and they are written well. I always appreciate doses of human insight mixed with good crafting and complex characters!
My favorites? The Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small. I think. Least favorite? Cold Fire and Bloodhound (I was especially disappointed in Bloodhound, because I felt Terrier was excellent and I was hoping for more in the sequel).
Monday, July 12, 2010
Three fairy tales
Scarlet Moon - Debbie Viguie
This is a re-telling of Little Red Riding Hood. Although so different from the well-known tale one would barely recognize it! I enjoyed the story very much. I wasn't sure I would, but the characters are interesting, the subject matter both mature and innocent. Generally I'm not a fan of werewolf stories, but this time I enjoyed the book. The ending came a little abruptly, but it was a very satisfying book overall. Interesting setting both geographically and in time period. Characters had sufficient depth for this relatively short book. I will be looking for other books by this author!
Fairest - Gail Carson Levine
General story: An 'ugly' and common girl ends up at the royal palace where she becomes embroiled in the thick of deceitful court intrigue.
Literary value? Has poetry. Engaging. Good character development. Unusual story. Lighthearted.
Pros: Unique created world, wherein characters do a lot of singing! Goblins and ogres are woven into the story well. Interesting comments re beauty.
Cons: hmm. I'll think on this.
I've enjoyed other books by Gail Carson Levine as well. I find her style unique - very light-hearted, funny and enjoyable. Ella Enchanted was delightful, and her short fairy tale stories (The Princess Tales) are highly amusing.
The Goose Girl - Shannon Hale
This is my new favorite book! Thanks Jodi for the recommendation. I've read this book a few times this past year, I can't get enough of it.
General story: Based on a fairy tale. A princess goes to a neighboring country to marry the prince, but through circumstances ends up becoming a lowly goose girl. (I won't spoil it by saying anything more!)
Literary value: Excellent and complex character development. Excellent insight into human nature. Beautiful language and creative descriptions. Very creative and complex story. Overall very satisfying.
Cons: took me a couple of chapters to get into the story, it starts a bit slow. Other may not appreciate the uniqueness of its language, but I love it!
I've read other books by Shannon Hale... Enna Burning, River Secrets, Princess Academy... gotta say Goose Girl is by far my favorite.
This is a re-telling of Little Red Riding Hood. Although so different from the well-known tale one would barely recognize it! I enjoyed the story very much. I wasn't sure I would, but the characters are interesting, the subject matter both mature and innocent. Generally I'm not a fan of werewolf stories, but this time I enjoyed the book. The ending came a little abruptly, but it was a very satisfying book overall. Interesting setting both geographically and in time period. Characters had sufficient depth for this relatively short book. I will be looking for other books by this author!
Fairest - Gail Carson Levine
General story: An 'ugly' and common girl ends up at the royal palace where she becomes embroiled in the thick of deceitful court intrigue.
Literary value? Has poetry. Engaging. Good character development. Unusual story. Lighthearted.
Pros: Unique created world, wherein characters do a lot of singing! Goblins and ogres are woven into the story well. Interesting comments re beauty.
Cons: hmm. I'll think on this.
I've enjoyed other books by Gail Carson Levine as well. I find her style unique - very light-hearted, funny and enjoyable. Ella Enchanted was delightful, and her short fairy tale stories (The Princess Tales) are highly amusing.
The Goose Girl - Shannon Hale
This is my new favorite book! Thanks Jodi for the recommendation. I've read this book a few times this past year, I can't get enough of it.
General story: Based on a fairy tale. A princess goes to a neighboring country to marry the prince, but through circumstances ends up becoming a lowly goose girl. (I won't spoil it by saying anything more!)
Literary value: Excellent and complex character development. Excellent insight into human nature. Beautiful language and creative descriptions. Very creative and complex story. Overall very satisfying.
Cons: took me a couple of chapters to get into the story, it starts a bit slow. Other may not appreciate the uniqueness of its language, but I love it!
I've read other books by Shannon Hale... Enna Burning, River Secrets, Princess Academy... gotta say Goose Girl is by far my favorite.
Welcome to my blog!
Hello to everyone! Thanks for checking out my blog.
These notes I make are mainly for my own benefit - to process what I read and its value, what I like and don't like etc. in children's/young adult lit. If you are into young adult fiction and want to read on, or comment, please do!
I will try not to include spoilers.
What is my expertise with young adult fiction? Nothing, per se. I am not even a young adult anymore! Although... one could always debate what the meaning of "young" really is... . However, I read a lot, dabble in writing, and work with youth every week. I get their ideas of what is 'in' and what is 'good', and did I mention that I read a lot? I also find I enjoy young adult fiction often more than adult fiction... it tends to be less cynical and often deals with just as mature subject matter. What do you think?
Anyway, I hope to see you again here! Keep in touch...
These notes I make are mainly for my own benefit - to process what I read and its value, what I like and don't like etc. in children's/young adult lit. If you are into young adult fiction and want to read on, or comment, please do!
I will try not to include spoilers.
What is my expertise with young adult fiction? Nothing, per se. I am not even a young adult anymore! Although... one could always debate what the meaning of "young" really is... . However, I read a lot, dabble in writing, and work with youth every week. I get their ideas of what is 'in' and what is 'good', and did I mention that I read a lot? I also find I enjoy young adult fiction often more than adult fiction... it tends to be less cynical and often deals with just as mature subject matter. What do you think?
Anyway, I hope to see you again here! Keep in touch...
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