Journal Gazette — Youth titles graduate from ‘Sweet Valley High’
Yikes! I hope they have progressed beyond Sweet Valley High and Fear Street too! The point of the article is that teen novels are becoming more risque and edgy. But also that teen publishing is one of the healthiest segments of the publishing industry, which is wonderful news for those of us who enjoy YA reading.
There is a passing reference to labeling teen fiction with a rating system, but no further comment is made about it. I would be livid if they started labeling teen books. Then we can all stand around wringing our hands and wondering why teens won’t read again. Shouldn’t we be thrilled that teens are reading?
The article concludes with a list of some new titles, including the controversial Rainbow Party and other important new releases.