![]() ![]() ![]() I think that was my whole goal: I didn’t want to create anything that was super wrong or right. You want readers to be able to think for themselves. entering the scene? What does it mean for you to be a player in that space?ĪG: It’s a lot of responsibility-I’m grateful to have the opportunity for it. MD: What does it mean to you as a young author, coming out with your debut in this moment in which there is more politically charged Y.A. They can think about these topics for themselves. But I also did not want to pander to the audience. ![]() Handling those topics with care is so important. You can’t just leave it blank, because you’re talking to a very young audience. You do need to say something-you can’t just put on paper "oh all these characters are dying" and think that's fine. you have to be mindful that you’re presenting something to a younger audience. If this were an adult book, it might be a little more graphic, there might be more specific politics involved. When it comes to approaching those themes, it all depends on the extent of the conversation and how deeply you delve into it. ![]()
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