Tag Archives: YA genre

Tips for Bringing your Setting to Life

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

 David Farland often teaches writing workshops, and has trained a number of people who went on to become international bestselling authors—people like Brandon Sanderson in fantasy, Brandon Mull in middle-grade fiction, and Stephenie Meyer in young adult fiction.  He’s also … Continue reading →

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Fantasy and Reality

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Julie Wright

Tracy Hickman, a writer I greatly admire, wrote an interesting blog the other day about the new TV series Once Upon a Time. He gave a brief synopsis of the story that went like this: “It is about an Evil … Continue reading →

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Back to Books!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Oh, summer’s over. Is it bad if I respond with a hallejuhah? As much as I love the summer season, it goes by in a blur. While many people have a chance to catch up on their to-read lists, it … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: A thank you to writers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Let me start with a disclaimer–I haven’t read a lot of YA this summer, Mormon or otherwise. I’m sad about that, but it couldn’t be avoided. Summer’s kind of a crazy time for me, and I haven’t had much time … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: Religion and YA Lit

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Marilee Clark

One of my favorite reads in the two  years is a gem called Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco Stork.  It’s about a teenage boy who exhibits autism-spectrum traits.  Marcelo’s father wants him to break out of the comfortable, … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Marilee Clark

I’m sure for you, that phrase has lovely connotations of lazy days under a shady tree, escaping into a world of fascinating characters living exciting lives. For me at this phase of my life, it means hundreds of kids at … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: Enduring to the End, book-style

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Marilee Clark

I’ve been reading the Bronte sisters lately, rereading Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and tackling Villette, perhaps followed by the The Tenanant of Wildfell Hall.  That means not a lot of time for other reading, but luckily I generally find the … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: Something to read during Spring Break

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Ah, Spring Break.  I miss it.  I really do.  I no longer go to school, or teach, and therefore I get no scheduled week off.  Sad, I know, but reality for most of us.  Still, some of you (or more … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: Because Wrong is Interesting

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Recently, one of our librarians recounted a conversation he had overheard in the teen stacks.  A teenager and her mother were looking for books for the girl when they came across a popular vampire series.   The young woman pleaded with … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: The new girl

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Marilee Clark

When I was recently invited to become a contributor to this discussion, my first reaction was “why me?”  Sure, I’m a librarian working with children and teens, a former high school English teacher, a lover of books.  But here’s my … Continue reading →

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