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How hyped new author Scott Bergstrom infuriated the YA literature community

Is he for real?

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Little girl shows off her love of strong heroines in adorable scrapbook

This is what you get when you buy your daughter any book she wants.

On by Aja Romano

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Why cutting ‘Mockingjay’ in half ruined ‘The Hunger Games’

This trend needs to stop.

On by Nico Lang

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How John Green became the false prophet of the Internet YA revolution

John Green isn’t the new J.K. Rowling—no matter what the Internet thinks.

On by S.E. Smith

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‘Huntsman’ without Kristen Stewart is a loss for female-driven blockbusters

Giving Chris Hemsworth an axe and making him fight some CGI monsters is not a surefire recipe for replicating Thor’s success.

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Can the film version of YA novel ‘The Giver’ benefit from Tumblr’s aesthetic?

Haven’t we seen that photogenic beach before?

On by Miles Klee

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The real story behind the war over YA novels

What’s really motivating the cultural panic over The Hunger Games and The Fault in Our Stars?

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How the YA novel became an industry-defining sensation

If a book will be too difficult for grown-ups, write it for children.

On by Leah Pickett

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Shailene Woodley’s definition of feminism is really, really problematic

Oh, Shailene, I’m sorry to say, but you’ve got it all wrong.

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Is ‘Divergent’ more than a ‘Hunger Games’ clone?

“I was surprised that I liked Divergent as much as I did… I couldn’t put it down.”

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How the corporate world targets fandom

Corporations are targeting fans as early adopters (and fans don’t seem to mind.) 

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Divergent’ finale film will be split into 2 movies

Is “getting a two-part finale” the new hallmark of YA film adaptations?

On by Aja Romano

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How ‘Divergent’ furthers the demise of the young adult adaptation

Divergent might have been number-one at the box office this weekend, but the YA curse isn’t over yet.

On by Nico Lang

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‘Divergent’ fandom struggles with their trilogy’s end

The issue of fandom loyalty is bigger than a single disputed series ending.

On by Aja Romano

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Why did this author do a 180 in her stance against whitewashing?

Veronica Roth once vowed to fight whitewashing in any Hollywood adaptations of Divergent, but now she’s gone back on that promise.

On by Aja Romano

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