The Evolution of YA

Young Adult Fiction (YA) is dominating literature, and more young people are reading now than ever before. Lindsay Ellis explores how YA carved a place in publishing with It's Lit! from PBS Digital Studios.

Season 1 Episode 2 Length 05:43 Premiere: 06/26/18

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