The young adult industry's dip in sales reflects a shift from the publishing industry trying, and failing, to capitalize on an adult market. How do we refocus on creating books that actual teens want? Award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley talks about the history of YA, what actual teens are looking for in books today, and what techniques authors can use to weave those into their books.

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Nicole Brinkley is a writer and an award-winning bookseller. She loves plants and dragons. The rest changes without notice. You might know her from her essays on the publishing industry, her podcasts, or her general enthusiasm about all things YA.

Learn more about her at nebrinkley.com.

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