Mechele R. Dillard
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Mechele R. Dillard is a freelance writer and former newspaper features editor, living in Ellijay, Georgia. She is currently pursuing her B.A. in English at Kennesaw State University, which she expects to complete during 2007. At KSU, Mechele had the opportunity to work as an assistant to reading and young adult literature specialist, Dr. Faith H. Wallace. During her tenure with Dr. Wallace, Mechele developed a passion for young adult literature, and is now working hard on her first YA novel. Mechele is also a book reviewer for the popular online site, TeensReadToo.com.
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YA Author/Title List
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
Jun 17, 2007
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YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith
Author Cynthia Leitich Smith, best known for her Native American and contemporary multicultural fiction, goes goth for the first time in her 2007 release TANTALIZE.
Apr 28, 2007
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Janet Lee Carey
YA novelist Janet Lee Carey talks about what she learned from her fifth-grade teacher, why rewrite requests from editors are good, and how she approaches revisions.
Mar 26, 2007
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Fantasy Author Dia Calhoun
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
Mar 19, 2007
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Justina Chen Headley: Giving Back
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
Mar 9, 2007
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Are you a readergirlz girl?
In honor of National Women's HIstory Month, YA authors Justina Chen Headley, Dia Calhoun, Lorie Ann Grover, and Janet Lee Carey launched Readergirlz on March 01, 2007.
Mar 3, 2007
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Dr. Susan Vaught
Dr. Susan Vaught is not only a YA author, she is also a practicing neuropsychologist, giving her unique insight into the world of teen suicide, as seen in TRIGGER.
Feb 16, 2007
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Michael Harmon
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
Feb 9, 2007
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Intro to Young Adult Literature
What is young adult literature (YAL)? How is it distinguished from other literary genres? And what misconceptions are prevalent in defining this complex world of YAL?
Jan 26, 2007
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