The #SVYALit Project Index: Using young adult literature to talk with teens about sexual violence and consent

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Young People Should Read About Life As It Is Lived

I have oft been asked about writing sensitive content in young adult works; more particularly, writing sex and violence in young adult literature. I believe young people should read about life as it is lived and have written a few articles on this polarizing and unwieldy controversy. For ease of access, I have listed links to the articles here. Please feel free to comment and leave questions below. I'll do my best to answer them. 

Young People Should Read About Life As It Is Lived Series

Age and Law

Minors' Rights

Popular Opinion

Authorship & Publishers

Additional Articles on Writing Romance, Sex, and Violence in Young Adult Works

Queer Romance Month 2014: Queerily Every After - Writing Romance in Young Adult Works
Boys on the Brink: Writing Sex and Violence in Young Adult Works

Boys on the Brink: Q&A with Cody Kennedy about "Safe"