Young Adult (YA) Fantasy Literature
Children often have wild and fantastic imaginations, and a select group of adult authors caters to them. In this guide, find sources for discovering some of the popular YA fantasy authors and their work. Learn about the books that have won prestigious awards. And when you or your child is finally addicted to YA fantasy, feed the obsession with forums and blogs.
Expand All Guide SectionsYA Fantasy Authors and Books
YA fantasy authors have usually written a number of books, often related to a particular theme. ... read more »
Awards for YA Fantasy Literature
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YA Fantasy Forums and Blogs
YA fantasy blogs and forums are a great way to get a more informal perspective on the books and authors that readers enjoy. And if you have an endless thirst for books, these sites ensure that your reading list will be frequently updated.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Some of the picks below cover more than just sci-fi and fantasy books, as fantasy books are often lumped in with the rest of YA fiction.
- Many of the organizations listed above in the “YA Fantasy Authors and Books” section have blogs and forums on their site.
- Sometimes authors have their own blogs; if you have a favorite author, check her Web site for updates.
Dulcinea's Picks
For blogs …
Bookwyrm Chrysalis
, written by a graduate student in publishing, focuses on writing reviews of YA fantasy books. You’ll also find charts rating books according to her own system, links to buy the books she writes about, and news items.
Teen Book Review
is devoted to reviewing new young adult fiction. In addition to reviews, the author covers important news, does some interviews and frequently opens up her blog for dialog with her readers. It’s a good source for suggested reading that’s highly regarded by the community.
For book clubs and forums …
Book Divas
lets YA readers chat about their favorite books, read reviews, watch book trailers and even supplies writing tips for aspiring authors. The site is for teen readers and those interested in the YA industry.
Amazon
’s YA fantasy forum facilitates discussion, and lets readers post favorite picks, explore Amazon’s YA fantasy collection and comment on the selection.
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