![]() ![]() ![]() Books and authorship are now more varied in ways other than race, and characters and topics have expanded beyond the subset of just being "diverse." While these books let teens see themselves represented in literature, the inclusion of tropes lets teens see themselves as part of literature.ĭiverse books that feature tropes show that diversity isn't "just a trend" because they're not segregated to a "diverse book" category-they're integrated by subject and content. Looking at representation in YA over the past few years reveals how diversity in authorship and within books has increased, thanks to organizations like We Need Diverse Books. People like to scorn tropes: a love triangle? Again?! But tropes are an important part of literature that always pop up in young adult books, both subtly and in waves of trends. You can find her talking about books on her blog, on Twitter and on Instagram. Vicky Chen is a teenage reader, aspiring author and book blogger. ![]()
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