![]() ![]() ![]() (It also reminded me about the wonder that is One Whole and Perfect Day by Judith Clarke. Frankly, until I’d seen it all laid out in her post, I hadn’t really thought about the percentages that way. She had a break-down of Australian (and foreign) winners of the Printz Medal/Honor. LITTLE DID I KNOW THE AMAZINGNESS THIS PROGRAM WOULD BRING INTO MY LIFE.Ĭatherine Andronik spoke first. Do teens in Japan also read paranormal books? Does YA lit exist in other countries the way it does here? And long-time readers know of my deep affection for Canadian YA/middle grade.) but reading the description I saw a specific mention of Australia as the focus which was ALSO interesting to me, since there seems to be so many amazing YA books coming out of Australia. The first time I heard the title, I thought it was going to be about all global literature for teen (which I am totally interested in, by the way. ![]() Rock on, YALSA.) the very first program I attended was Globalize Me! Young Adult Literature from Outside the U.S. Oh, and I’ve presented at every one too! I am double plus excited it’s happening every year now. I’ve loved, learned, and networked at all three more than any other professional event I’ve ever attended. ![]() An Open Letter to US Publishers: PLEASE Publish Kirsty EagarĪt the 2012 YALSA YA Lit Symposium (another fine year at the Sympoisum, let me add! I’ve been to all three. ![]()
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