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Nostalgia and New Beginnings: A Conversation with YA Author, Sarah Dessen!
Sep 19, 2024
Emma chats with Sarah Dessen, an acclaimed young adult author, about her inspiring writing career and the magic of libraries. They dive into the emotional journey behind creating relatable characters and the complexities of young adult literature. Sarah shares her thoughts on the impact of adaptations and the evolving landscape of reading for teens. Personal anecdotes reveal the vital role of librarians in fostering a love for reading, making this conversation both nostalgic and insightful.
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- Sarah Dessen attributes her passion for storytelling to her nurturing academic upbringing and childhood experiences in North Carolina.
- Her writing journey involved overcoming numerous rejections before finding success in the young adult genre, which she initially didn't set out to write.
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