Poynter Online – Chick Lit for Beginners
A comparison of chick lit aimed at tweens and teens and that aimed at a slightly older audience. The novels for tweens and teens speak to the strength and options that women have now, while chick lit for adults offer a lot fewer messages of empowerment.

Authorlink-Insights-Linda-Johns-on-Children’s-Book-Authors and Editors-April 2004
Linda Johns interviews Brent Hartinger, author of two young adult novels, Geography Club and The Last Chance Texaco. Hartinger talks about writing for young adults as well as some specific parts of his craft.

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