Why Do So Many People Love the Found Family Trope in YA Fiction?; Valuable Children's Book Lessons
Newsletter Update July 10
Hello Reader,
Hope you are enjoying your summer if you are in the Northern Hemisphere!!
What are your favorite children's books from your childhood? Did they teach you valuable lessons that you still hold onto into adulthood?
Children's books are truly sacred because of their ability to teach children lessons and morals. Check out this article to learn about the messaging of some of our favorite children's books!
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Why Do So Many People Love the Found Family Trope in YA Fiction?
Many people, especially those who are estranged from their biological or "given" families, find that they can create family with the friends they find in life.
As such, authors have begun to love the found family trope in their writing. The found family is relatable and comforting for those without community.
Do you want to know why authors and readers love the found family trope so much?
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Quick Tip of the Week
Writing prize anyone?
Award-winning novelist and founder of Revising with Confidence, Joan Dempsey, is running her third Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize contest. You only need to submit the "first page of a novel-in-progress"--and that includes, YA manuscripts.
The deadline for submissions is July 15. Check out the full details to see if you are eligible. I'm here rooting for you!
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