Young adult fiction: issues and trends

A marketplace phenomenon of the twentieth century, a 'bright spot' in an otherwise fluctuating literature market and an integral part of the lives of many teens. Young adult literature is a powerhouse in the publishing community, as well as in schools and homes, reaching out to both non-readers and readers alike. Not necessarily a mirror to the world, Young Adult Literature is an experience, a form of living - a way of sharing lives together, of communicating sorrows and joys and most importantly, providing a voice for the youth, sometimes skeptical while at other times upbeat.