Contemporary realistic YA fiction comprises only a fraction of the books published every year, but it offers up some of the best models for writing solid, strong YA more broadly. Because contemporary is limited by what is possible in the real world, these stories require paying attention to restraints — as well as playing […]

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We’re one step closer to making this conference absolutely awesome! You know you wanna get in on this action. How’s the Conference Going, BTW? In a word: Fabulously! Here are some highlights: So, Why the Indiegogo Campaign? We know how expensive in-person conferences can be, having attended a few ourselves. You’re not just paying the […]