Category Archives: YA corner

YA Corner: The new girl

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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YA Corner: Sixteen–It’s a Magical Age

Back in January, I wrote a post wondering whether the primary song genre was home to the greatest Mormon art. The best primary songs are beautifully crafted and resonate powerfully with the target audience (young children) and often with older … Continue reading

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YA Corner: What’s Up With YA Literature?

Something’s afoot, and I’m not liking it one bit. I’m not speaking as an author, but as a mother of teenage girls. Some years ago, an author friend of mine was invited to speak at a national writers conference. She … Continue reading

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