THE LIGHTER SIDE OF ACADS
Books have been circulated in society for centuries; they transport people to a world that is entirely different from their own, which emphasizes their appeal much more.
The emergence of Young Adult (YA) literature has been welcomed by many, given how the plot is extremely relatable and emotion why people of all ages would have an inclination to this genre of literature. For book lovers, a novel of the young adult genre would certainly be an easygoing and somewhat nostalgic read.
Young adult literature is a book genre where the protagonist is a teenager. The protagonist normally undergoes challenges and overcomes these as a coming-of-age to establish one’s own identity. The genre caters to readers from 12 to 20, yet even adults are attracted to it.
Why does YA literature appeal so much to people of all ages? Generally, books provide escapism to its readers and YA is not any different. When life gets too mundane for the adolescent dreamer, a young adult novel can transport him/her to a different place, with different people.
adolescents who struggle to live in a society that puts much pressure on the youth. Struggles can touch on school, family life, mental Young adult ( YA) literature caters to readers aged 12 to 20 but has also attracted readers of all ages and is a popular literary genre. health, relationships, and death. Characters in YA novels are continuously pushed beyond their limits to not mean that all YA novels have a happy ending. Most of the time, the endings of these books make the - sions of the protagonist drastically affected his/her life. According to Francesco Alberoni, adolescents are profoundly uncertain, unsure of their worth, and often ashamed of themselves. Through YA literature, they are given a chance to feel better about themselves and relate to someone who might be going through the same hardships they identity is an important factor in becoming more self-aware and secure.
literature. Also, reading about a person who they strongly identify with reassures readers that life goes on in is up to them to steer the wheel in which the course of life advances.
YA literature is also easy to read classics like George Orwell’s 1984 or Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, titles like Tim Tharp’s The Spectacular Now and John Green’s Looking For Alaska would be a leisurely read because of the concise plot and conversational tone, with less of the high falutin words many struggle to understand.
Adults who read YA Novels have a sense of longing for the adolescence they once had. Life has put on countless responsibilities on temporary escape. YA novels prove to be a place of solace for readers to unwind and tune out their everyday stressors, as long as they have time to do so.
YA literature can also be educational. For those who have yet to experience the reality of life, it is through YA novels that they get a how people behave in times of about norms that the protagonists try to overcome. Books in general have the capacity to change how people perceive reality. Stories affect people and greatly influ people think.
write stories that other people relate to. Whether for escapism, or to simply pass the time, many can agree that YA literature is a sensible choice for the vast options one may have. Grab a book, preferably of the YA genre and experience a different life perspective from a literary character. Besides, who would turn down a good coming-of-age story?