Young adult literature (YA) is typically written for readers aged 12 to 18 [1] [2] and includes most of the themes found in adult fiction, such as friendship, substance abuse, alcoholism, and sexuality. [3] It is characterized by simpler world building than adult literature as it seeks to highlight the experiences of adolescents in a variety of ways. More @Wikipedia
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