Last month, the landmark movie musical Moulin Rouge! turned 20, and this year, three Broadway musical adaptations hit theaters, including In the Heights (June 11), Dear Evan Hansen (September 21), and West Side Story (December 10). 2021 seems to be…
Interview: David Levithan on ’00s culture, adaptations and the ‘Be More Chill’ graphic novel
I think it’s fair to say that when you’re thinking of the champions and iconic authors within the YA space, you have to mention David Levithan. His books—co-authored with some of well-known YA authors—are modern classics, also leading to adaptations…
Suicide Prevention Month: 5 Books That Speak Frankly About Depression
I’ve read loads of books about young adults whose thoughts are plagued by the idea of killing themselves. It’s a tough and delicate subject to broach, but I think that the authors of the books in this list do an authentic job of depicting what it’s like to live with depression. Since September is National Suicide Prevention Month, I would like to highlight books that speak frankly about teens who have struggled with suicide and how it affects their lives and others.