Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Her sophomore album defined a generation. Now fans are anxiously waiting for more of her reassuring lyrics.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is likely the most famous composer ever, but did you know he had an older sister who was just as talented as he was?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Despite a big budget and an all-star cast, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved book series has disappointed both fans and critics.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

During stressful times like these, it’s reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Exciting storytelling has been replaced with long-winding exposition in the young adult author’s latest novel.

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Whether she’s writing as V.E. Schwab or Victoria Schwab, her wide range of books are always worth the read.

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

It looks like ‘The Hunger Games’ might have been the end YA’s era of film dominance.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Can the YA author do his beloved ‘Uglies’ series justice after 13 years?

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Can anything really compare to the heartbreaking masterpiece that is ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ though?

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Who needs sparkly vampires when you’ve got handsome, brooding angels?

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Writers learn from each other, so if you want to write young adult books, read the works of these YA authors for inspiration.

Cherie Litvin, Binghamton University

Here are the most anticipated Y.A. novel-to-movie adaptations.

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

Young adult books have been a disappointing echo chamber since ‘The Hunger Games,’ mostly because authors are underestimating their readers.