This site gives a view into a short history of Young Adult (YA) literature. We, the creators, are Senior English majors at Cornell College creating a public humanities project. Our purpose is to tie the timeline of YA literature history with a list of books that are about underrepresented individuals and communities. Our goal is to create this list for YA book audiences, or teachers who are looking for a more diverse reading program.
Our categories include:
Mental Health,
LGBTQ+
Chronic Illness
Disability
Social Change/Reform
Political Change (Dystopian)
Coming of Age