The Evolution of YA: Young Adult Fiction, Explained (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | It's Lit!

Where did YA come from, and how did it get so big? Vote on your favorite book here! https://to.pbs.org/2Jes2X5 “Young Adult” fiction is a term whose meaning has varied wildly over the years. It can apply to coming of age tragedies or Serialized adventures of babysitters, or insert really dated twilight joke here. But where did this “young adult” genre come from? And why did it get so big? It's Lit! is part of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading. This all leads to a nationwide vote of America's favorite novel. Learn More Here: https://to.pbs.org/2IXQuZE Hosted by Lindsay Ellis https://www.youtube.com/user/chezapoctube Written by Lindsay Ellis and Angelina Meehan Directed & animated by Andrew Matthews Produced by Amanda Fox Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Music and Sound Design: Eric Friend Hand Model: Katie Graham Imaged by Shutterstock Produced by PBS Digital Studios hunger games