Tasha Saecker
@tsaecker.bsky.social
Librarian with an expertise in children's books, YA reads, fantasy and sci fi. Administrator who works towards inclusivity, diversity, engagement and advocacy. Children's & YA book blogger at Waking Brain Cells: https://wakingbraincells.com/
Reposted by Tasha Saecker
This is another consequence of the colonization of New Adult, esp of the romantasy variety, into YA. Publishers aren't just selling YA to adults, they're selling YA to adult women (usually cisallohet and white). That category doesn't want a book about 14yo boys playing basketball. My teen boys do.
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This is another consequence of the colonization of New Adult, esp of the romantasy variety, into YA. Publishers aren't just selling YA to adults, they're selling YA to adult women (usually cisallohet and white). That category doesn't want a book about 14yo boys playing basketball. My teen boys do.