Letter from the editor 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 .
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 !
— M . Laub
This is just a starting point to become what we hope
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