Everybody writes bad queries, at least at first. There’s no set way to create one, advice conflicts on what to put in one, and frankly, it’s a skill like any other- you must practice it to excel at it. In light of #queryfail #queryslam and SlushPileHell, I’d like to take another approach. Most people don’t […]
And This is Why The Problem is Not the Books
I wanted to say a little more about boys, books and what’s out there in YA. The position I have, I feel absolutely comfortable having because there are actual YA novels that speak to the male experience, and/or feature male protagonists. Boys have not been entirely shut out; they’re not in a position where they can’t see representations […]
The Problem is Not The Books
The NYT bleats the alarm, omfg, what about all the boys who don’t have books to read?! And I quote Michael Cart from said article: “We need more good works of realistic fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, on- or offline, that invite boys to reflect on what kinds of men they want to become.” To which I […]