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I've been seeing people say they want to see this in YA or that in YA, so I thought I should make a thread for it. What do you think there's not enough of?
What do you want to see in YA books?
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Sparkaly vampires
Ok so I don't really want that, I'm not sure, though, maybe something other then Vampires, Angels, were's, Fae, Imortals, witches...
Ok so I don't really want that, I'm not sure, though, maybe something other then Vampires, Angels, were's, Fae, Imortals, witches...
A book based in high school and completely void of any typical cliques.
and interracial relationships.
and boy-centered literary.
and more homosexual relationships in books where the center plot or theme isn't about being homosexual.
and interracial relationships.
and boy-centered literary.
and more homosexual relationships in books where the center plot or theme isn't about being homosexual.
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Agreed. Do you know how hard it is for me to find books for my male patrons? Teen boys don't read a lot of fiction anyway. They tend to like nonfic. But anyway, there are so few male centered books. Thats why I think Paul Volponi and a few other male authors do so well. There is a huge need for it. You can't tell boys to read and hand them how to hook a hottie.
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1. Diversity in every genre of YA.
2. LGBT characters living life la vida loca and having serious relationships.
3. Female MCs with sense and backbones.
4. Interracial relationships.
2. LGBT characters living life la vida loca and having serious relationships.
3. Female MCs with sense and backbones.
4. Interracial relationships.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
Coming out stories are great and are valuable for LGBT and questioning teens, but where are the second wave stories? I can only think of a handful. I want more.
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1. Lighthearted, whimsical fantasy.
2. I so agree with need for more boy-centered literary
3. And I also agree with the more diversity--especially MCs who are minorities, but the fact that they are a minority isn't the whole point of the book.
4. More realistic portrayals of high school (I'm really tired of the jock/cheerleader cliches).
Looking over the posts, we all seem to want more of the same things XD.
2. I so agree with need for more boy-centered literary
3. And I also agree with the more diversity--especially MCs who are minorities, but the fact that they are a minority isn't the whole point of the book.
4. More realistic portrayals of high school (I'm really tired of the jock/cheerleader cliches).
Looking over the posts, we all seem to want more of the same things XD.
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Unique settings and magic realism. Also YES! seconding/thirding/nthing boy-centered literary.
What I'm afraid about are books using minorities or homosexuality as gimmicks.
What I'm afraid about are books using minorities or homosexuality as gimmicks.
Can I just say that I am so happy to see my fellow writers down like this?
*wipes away tear*
Let's write the stuff we want to see and do our best to make it happen!
*starts singing "We're In This Together By NIN*
*wipes away tear*
Let's write the stuff we want to see and do our best to make it happen!
*starts singing "We're In This Together By NIN*
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Books about boys, queer people, and racial minorities where the maleness/gayness/and minoriety is not the point.
Also, fantasy set in an imaginary world that isn't European!!! I read Tiger Moon, and afterwards, this was all I could think about!!!
More sci-fi.
More smart, badass heroines.
Also, fantasy set in an imaginary world that isn't European!!! I read Tiger Moon, and afterwards, this was all I could think about!!!
More sci-fi.
More smart, badass heroines.
YA sci-fi and/or fantasy with multicultural MCs and LGBT MCs who kick butt. So basically, I guess diversity sums that up nicely?
Really, I also want characters who are different. Not another Mary Sue / Gary Stu / Bella / Edward / cliche person of any type.
Really, I also want characters who are different. Not another Mary Sue / Gary Stu / Bella / Edward / cliche person of any type.
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paranormal that isn't Twilight+___.
diversity in sexuality, race and gender, especially in MCs (rather than the Black/Gay/Hispanic etc. Best Friend)
heroines that are spunky and/or sweet, not angsty or dull
non-Eurocentric fantasy
whimsy >>>angst
sweet male love interests
positive female relationships
positive parent-children relationships
parents who aren't stupid/useless
etc.
diversity in sexuality, race and gender, especially in MCs (rather than the Black/Gay/Hispanic etc. Best Friend)
heroines that are spunky and/or sweet, not angsty or dull
non-Eurocentric fantasy
whimsy >>>angst
sweet male love interests
positive female relationships
positive parent-children relationships
parents who aren't stupid/useless
etc.
Teenagers who are not acutely aware of cliques/social status and obsessing over it.
Homosexuality as not-an-issue.
Diversity as not-an-issue.
Boy-centered literary. Hell, yes a million times over to this one.
Homosexuality as not-an-issue.
Diversity as not-an-issue.
Boy-centered literary. Hell, yes a million times over to this one.
My writing! (Just kidding, but still...
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I second interracial relationships.
Paranormal with unusual creatures--less vamps, wolvies, fae, angels, zombies, etc. More banshees, selkies, nymphs and satyrs!
I also second more fantasy based on non-European cultures. There's a whole unexplored territory there with a whole lot of amazing ideas.
Geek chic.Along with this, less high school stereotypes--the dumb jock, popular cheerleader, nerds, etc.
And superheroes. Not that I'm biased on this one or anything.
)I second interracial relationships.
Paranormal with unusual creatures--less vamps, wolvies, fae, angels, zombies, etc. More banshees, selkies, nymphs and satyrs!
I also second more fantasy based on non-European cultures. There's a whole unexplored territory there with a whole lot of amazing ideas.
Geek chic.Along with this, less high school stereotypes--the dumb jock, popular cheerleader, nerds, etc.
And superheroes. Not that I'm biased on this one or anything.
non-tragic gays
non-tragic lesbians
non-boy-crazy non-tragic girls
yes, more diversity all round
non-dystopic non-falling-in-love-with-supernatural-critter-or-realizing-you-ARE-a-supernatural-critter fantasy
more sci-fi (loads more!)
more interesting sports stories
non-tragic lesbians
non-boy-crazy non-tragic girls
yes, more diversity all round
non-dystopic non-falling-in-love-with-supernatural-critter-or-realizing-you-ARE-a-supernatural-critter fantasy
more sci-fi (loads more!)
more interesting sports stories
agreed on the homosexual-non-issue/not-centered books.
Also, more male contemporary (since that's what I write!). Also, more mysteries, horror, thrillers and suspense that DON'T have a supernatural twist!
Also, more male contemporary (since that's what I write!). Also, more mysteries, horror, thrillers and suspense that DON'T have a supernatural twist!
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No, I haven't! Thank you!
Second! Usually, when I read those (or start to and don't buy them) the MC's just strike me as pathetic.
Also, maybe this is dumb of me, because I feel like I've seen them around, but haven't read many, but more stuff prominently involving the internet.
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