Even as it makes groundbreaking strides in representation and inclusion, YA remains a genre prone to controversy.
As YA continues to evolve, the drama surrounding it will continue to build and change.
The decision to reschedule publication was met with mixed reaction.
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Some observers applauded Zhao for her cultural sensitivity; others prompted her to not give into mob-induced pressure.
(In April, Zhao and her publisher announced publication would move forward in November with modest revisions.)
Ive never been so disgusted in my life, one reviewer wrote on Feb. 22.
Hale went so far as showing up to the initially anonymous readers house (!)
Shes fine for teen girls, Nelson, now a graduate student, said toAberdeen.
But definitely not up to the level of Common Read.
So, I became involved simply so I could stop them from ever choosing Sarah.
Since its groundbreaking 2017 publication,The Hate U Givehas been a prime example.
Its faced intense resistance from schools and communitiessince 2017. at or near the top of theNew York Timeslist) in their 2019 list of most challenged titles.
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