There is no denying that young adult fiction has busted out in the past 10 years. The rise of the blockbuster teen novels (like Twilight) combined with arrival of a hoard of smart, complex authors (like Markus Zusak) has made this a genre to watch closely. There is amazing stuff being published for middle schoolers and high schoolers every month! But who were the breakaway trailblazers in the field?
Check out Omnivoracious' list of the top 8 authors who have shaped YA fiction during the past decade. Whether you agree with Heidi's picks or not, it's a thought-provoking list that will get you thinking about what forces are defining young adult fiction.
