YA+Publishing+and+Trends





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For this week, please read a book of your choice that follows a trend in young adult literature, preferably published in the last two years
 * paranormal romance
 * multiple narrators
 * illustrated novels
 * books to tv shows
 * books to graphic novels
 * distopian fiction
 * steampunk
 * adult authors writing for yound adults

Be prepared to answer & discuss the following questions about your book & trend in class.
 * What is your book's title, author, and what trend(s) does it fit? Please be prepared to share a cover image (can be borrowed from the web.)
 * Why do you think this trend is popular right now? Think about situations in politics, the media, society, teen culture, etc. that might drive this trend.
 * Is your book a popular title in the trend, or is it a lesser known title?
 * Who is the trend popular with? For example: boys? girls? Teens? Tweens? Other?
 * What are some other books or series that fit this trend?
 * Where else can we seen the trend? For example: TV? Fashion?
 * Do you know (or can you guess) what started the trend? Was it a book? A movie? Something else?