An American Story of Oppression and Resistance: Samira Ahmed’s Internment
An analysis of the historical and contemporary underpinnings of Samira Ahmed's bestselling YA novel Internment.
Writing Sequels, Developing Your Dystopian World: An Encore Guest Post by Madeline Dyer
Tips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.
Answers for Aspiring Teen Authors from Madeline Dyer
With dystopian author Madeline Dyer, taking questions from teen writers and others who want to learn more about writing and the publishing industry.
Beware of orange-haired (or any other-haired) leaders claiming to be your voice. Because then you won't have one.
No, Donald Trump, You Are Not My Voice
The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
How Dystopian Fiction Draws From Current Events: Guest Post by Madeline Dyer
Author Madeline Dyer explores the appeal of dystopian YA novels and how using current events helps to create a successful dystopia.