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will be a full fledged cover-to-cover hard copy magazine, that will eventually be located in your local
stationery and book stores.
T
oday, I find myself involved in one of the most
remarkable projects to date.
In finding myself through writing, and only recently
understanding works of literature, I was able to create
a brand new world inside my head.
Through many young adult novels, I
found myself lost in a world filled with
ups-and-downs, break-ups and breakdowns, true love and friendships - and
it hit me. There was nowhere to go
to find out what’s happening in the
young adult world. That is why I decided to create Young Adult Literary
Magazine - a magazine that features
the many things happening in the
world of the young adult.
From new books and authors, to
television shows and actors, we’ll
try to cover it all. This magazine
does not serve as a gossip magazine. It is
here purely for entertainment purposes. Since this is
our first issue, we couldn’t cover everything. So please
be patient, and let us know what topics you would like
the magazine to discuss. We look forward to hearing
your suggestions.
This is just a starting point to become what we hope
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Each month I plan to do a shout out of a book I’ve
read - one that gave me some form of inspiration
to help me become who I am today and to lead me
to create a most wonderful YA publication. This
month’s shout out goes to Pretty Things by writer
Sarra Manning. Pretty Things, which is my favorite
YA novel, also happens to be my first - just like this
publication. It’s the story of four teenagers learning
about themselves while rehearsing the play The Taming of the Shrew.
Based on the play by William Shakespeare, this story
comes to life in this funny but cute modern day version. I mostly relate to the character
Charlie, and how he thinks he knows
who he is, but only realizes it later
that he’s still figuring it out. Pretty
Things became my favorite book for
many reasons, especially since it was
the first of many hopes of my life, and
I’ve learned many things from it. For
now I leave you with this: learn, think,
and then do.
I thank everyone for your patience, and
enjoy YAlitmag!
INSIDE! YA
monthly
this issue
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4 YA Characters Invade the
American Authors’
Best Day The
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American Authors talk
Carrie Diaries, Cindy
Lauper, and the sounds
of the ‘80s.
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Sparking the
Interest of Young
Readers Nicholas
Sparks discusses
his new classroom
initiative.
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The Rise of Young
Adult Fiction Where
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The Maze Runner: A
YA Game Changer
What the success of this
new film means for the
genre.
did the YA category
even come from?
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The Evolution of
Colton Haynes Wolf
on a rampage vs
superhero sidekick!
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Finding Carter: The
Characters We break
down the complex web
of relationships between
the characters of MTV’s
newest hit!
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Disney Universe
Soundbites
The YA Must List
Playlist for the Week
Top 3 Singles for the Week
If You Like
Book News
Book to Film: The Duff
Book Reviews
Interview with an Author
from Beyond the Grave
Casting Call
YA Trailer Watch
Movie Reviews
TV Tunes
New Up and Comer
32 2014 Fall TV
Season Breakdown
We give you the
scoop which shows
to watch this season!
Pretty Little Liars:
Mona’s Story From
dweeb to dead!
—M.Laub
36 Pretty Little
Brendan
Robinson
The PLL star
dishes on
season 5 and
his latest film,
Feels So Good!
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