Links of the Week: March 12

Blogger and YA writer Sarah posted about her experience in not being allowed to browse freely in the YA section of the Orlando Public Library and sparked quite a discussion on library teen spaces. See her original post part 1 and part 2. YALSA President Linda Braun shares her thoughts on the YALSA blog. Melissa from Bibliochic also chimes in.

The Los Angeles Times looks at the growing popularity of YA books among adults.

The Guardian explores the prevalence of death and other dark themes in contemporary YA literature.

Teen Vogue has an excerpt from the first chapter of the carrie diaries by Candace Bushnell, coming out April 27.

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