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The hate you give author7/5/2023 YA books have a universality that youth and youth survivors (aka adults) can relate to. “It was the first time that I really recognized that, wow, somebody is writing a story about people that I know, about a community and about lives that seem familiar to me,” Thomas, 32, said. In it, Myers explores how one single decision can change a person's life. The book was “Monster,” by Walter Dean Myers. The complex novel tells the story of Steve Harmon, a young man on trial for murder. It wasn't until college that a YA book would really speak to Thomas. She gravitated toward artists such as TLC, 2Pac, Outkast and Missy Elliott for their honesty and insight into the Black experience. Hip-hop was the way that I consumed stories. “During my teenage years, hip-hop was my storytelling avenue. When bestselling YA author Angie Thomas was growing up, she didn't see herself reflected back in the books she read, but rather, the music she listened to. In a new series, USA TODAY profiles five of the bestselling YA authors leading the charge to talk about the books, writers and moments that shaped their careers. There are more intriguing voices and diversity in its pages than ever. Young adult literature is experiencing a renaissance. Watch Video: Trans teen publishes children's book about inclusivity
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