a couple of authors recently expounded on the marginalization of young adult literature among other authors and bookstores. Margo Rabb, who published “Cures for Heartbreak” last year, received an apology when her agent first delivered the news that her book was picked up by Random House. in a New York Times article, Rabb discusses this phenomenon and interviews strictly YA authors, as well as those who are cross-overs, authors marketed to both teen and adult audiences. follow-ups to her essay appear on her blog.
Cory Doctorow also weighs in since publishing the much buzzed about “Little Brother.” apparently, some readers can’t find the book since it’s shelved in YA and not Science fiction. not surprisingly, Doctorow argues that sometimes it’s a good thing to be marginalized since that can translate into freedom and creativity.
