Beyond the Blockbusters: Themes and Trends in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction is an exciting and much-needed contribution to children's literature--and to young adult literature studies in particular.

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In this book, co-editor Rebekah Fitzsimmons and I gather together a remarkable set of scholars to explore the understudied and overlooked corners of young adult literature. Come meet mermaids, ballerinas, activists, and heroes--and leave with a better understanding of the books that have captured the imaginations of readers across ages.