Why Young Adult Books Know No Age

Books & Literature     From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor     You don’t have to be a tween (or teen) to get into the young adult genre. But if you’re looking for the best way to share your love of reading with the next generation, pick up some of these books that were written with them in mind.     Modern Fairy Tales for Teen Girls   We say you’re never too old for fairy tales — especially with these timeless twists to the classic stories. READ NOW Like Faeries? You’ll Love These Books Our Favorite Steampunk Books for Teens   5 Thrilling Young Adult Adventure Books   Young adult books are not all love stories about vampires. (Okay, some of them are.) These five YA adventure picks emphasize action over emotion. READ NOW 5 Books Even Teen Boys Will Love YA Books: For Boys, Girls, or Gender Neutral?   5 Dark, Yet Beautiful Books for Young Readers   Being a young adult can be tough. How many of us really want to go back to our middle school and high school years? These five books that address some darker themes might seem depressing, but their messages are universally uplifting. READ NOW How Is ‘New Adult’ Different from ‘Young Adult’? Should YA Books Have Ratings?     ADVERTISEMENT   Related Searches Summer Reading Outdoor Activities Fun Summer Ideas Cheap Summer Fun Homeschool Featured Articles 10 New Books to Read This July Ultimate Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens Review: ‘Monkeys with Typewriters’ 10 Contemporary Authors You Should Be Reading 3 Places to Listen to Short Stories on the Web Why You Should Read These Books in an Airport More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com