Young Adult Literature and Graphic Novels are becoming popular for teens and young adults, but there are a few people who believe these two genres are considered useless and only for teens. They are not what adults should be reading since they are "too old" for those kinds of books. I believe there should not be an age limit when a person can read a book or not. I may be an adult, yet I still continue to read picture books and young adult novels. Maybe because they are what can bring back my memories as a child. But mostly it is because there are books I can relate to, mainly in the young adult section. Young adult novels are novels many teens can relate to because they deal with real teenage issues, like identity, sense of belonging, self confidence, etc. Some of the time, it is because I just need an outlet, or someplace to get away from the "adult issues" in life and to just let my mind wander for a while. I had just finished Leila Sales's novel, This Song will Save Your Life and it was about a teenage girl who has trouble fitting in at school, but she discovers her talent in DJing and soon she makes friend who like her for her. I can relate to this because I had trouble making friends in high school, but I found my passion in Show Choir and I was able to make friends.
I think libraries should keep their young adult and graphic novels because they are materials people can relate to if they take the time to find them and to not worry about what others think when they read a book not considered for their age. Books shouldn't have an age limit on them. That is not why they were written. They were written so everyone can enjoy them, regardless of age.
I have to wholeheartedly agree with your post. Even though we are adults, maybe we need a little help in the self-identity or confidence department. And why not get help from the YA books? The authors are certainly pros at writing these themes. Just because we are adults doesn't mean we can't get something from YA or graphic novels.
ReplyDeleteI have to wholeheartedly agree with your post. Even though we are adults, maybe we need a little help in the self-identity or confidence department. And why not get help from the YA books? The authors are certainly pros at writing these themes. Just because we are adults doesn't mean we can't get something from YA or graphic novels.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, sometimes I pick up a YA or even a middle grade novel in order to "take a break" from adult issues. These books are faster, lighter reads and usually end on much more positive notes. Being adults, of course we read these books with a different perspective than the intended teen audience, but like you said, we can still find things to connect to. Often when I read fiction in this age range, I think of my nieces and nephews, and what the book would be telling them, if it has a good message. If I think it does, then of course I enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteEveryone should take a break from adult issues, and reading YA novels is a good way to take a step back and relax for a while. They are faster and lighter reads. Plus reading something with a positive outcome can leave you with a good feeling. I love books that have a positive outcome.
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