As we close this out "I read YA" week, guest blogger Curtis L. Crisler explains why there’s still a great disparity when it comes to YA books for young black male readers. Crisler’s bestselling Dreamist: a mixed genre novel, is geared towards today’s youth, a unique genre-bending narrative of the life of one remarkable young man, Charles Malik … Continue reading Dreaming the Future of YA Literature, Part 3
Dreaming the Future of YA Literature, Part 2
During "I read YA" week, notable YA authors are being asked about their favorite books. Today, our guest blogger, Curtis L. Crisler, discusses which book inspired him the most as a young adult, and how that experience informs his own writing to this day. His bestselling Dreamist: a mixed genre novel, is geared towards today’s youth, a unique genre-bending narrative … Continue reading Dreaming the Future of YA Literature, Part 2
Dreaming the Future of YA Literature, Part I
During this "I read YA" week, guest blogger Curtis L. Crisler shares some of his insights on writing young adult literature and the need for more books featuring protagonists of color. His bestselling Dreamist: a mixed genre novel, is geared towards today’s youth, a unique genre-bending narrative of the life of one remarkable young man, … Continue reading Dreaming the Future of YA Literature, Part I
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