Young Adult: Shlock, Cashgrabs, & Propaganda

In this video I discuss the trends in YA and how they've progressed from the late 90s to create this mega-genre that I consider particularly harmful. I go into some depth on Young Adult literature in this video, but there is always more that can be added and this is far from an exhaustive essay on the subject.

If you want to discuss this issue and more with me and others, please join us in the discord but be aware, if you spout angry SJW rhetoric, we will just kick you out - https://discord.gg/RnWr2S9XJx

For an additional perspectives I recommend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kQKHRJe6qU
Why Are BOOKS Becoming So TERRIBLE? - Britney Sellner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXavJgfC_dg
Young Adult Literature is Harmful - The Authentic Observer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhn6aCP3oyA
Why I Don't Like YA - RGsDevilship

Additionally, you can check out the following articles which I referenced in the video and I highly recommend you do your own research:

https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/agents-renew-call-diverse-books-ownvoices-submissions
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/anthony-horowitz-interview-black-character-america-foyle-s-war-idris-elba-luther-james-bond-a7748726.html
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/feb/01/young-adult-author-cancels-own-novel-after-race-controversy
https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/jk-rowling/harry-potter-fansites-no-longer-support-jk-rowling
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/robert-downey-jr-rips-cancel-culture-as-chris-prat/

Like I say, this is not some conspiracy. You can point to the effects this is having. So unlike many who don't like YA, notice I don't have a "this is just my opinion" disclaimer; because this isn't just my opinion, this is an important issue that we need to address...