Date
5-22-2024
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Chair
Rachel B. Griffis
Keywords
Young Adult, Fiction
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Recommended Citation
Perret, Terri Ann, "Who Reads Young Adult Fiction Anyway? (Teenagers or Adults)" (2024). Masters Theses. 1160.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1160
Abstract
As the popularity of Young Adult Fiction grows, it's becoming clear that the traditional age divisions for readers are no longer so clear-cut. While this genre was initially intended for readers between thirteen and eighteen, recent market research has shown that adults of all ages are increasingly drawn to these books. It is now quite common for adults to enjoy books that were once considered exclusively "young adult." This raises some interesting questions: why are older adults drawn to this genre? Is there data to support the idea that readers of all ages can enjoy Young Adult Fiction? And what is it about books that explore issues facing young adults that make them so appealing to a broader audience?
