My grandmother and I read Shades of Gray together when it came out and enjoyed it. (She'll read anything about Russia, specifically Siberia, which was why we chose it -- neither of us read much YA at all but it was the right book at the right time.)
I totally agree with Sepetys that HF has a place in schools... I loved it even as young as elementary school and learned a ton that way. (My forever love to Ann Rinaldi!) As an adult I like HF too, though I don't read it all that often.
I’m a Sepetys completist who is trying to get my hands on an arc of her newest! I’ve also read one Julie Berry. I love YA histfic….,and MG histfic….I just love histfic!!!
This is an excellent introduction for me to YA historical fiction. The last one I read was probably Johnny Tremain a hundred years ago. I have to say, though, I like reading the love-and-angst-filled stories too. They are good reminders as I move further and further and further away from all that.
My grandmother and I read Shades of Gray together when it came out and enjoyed it. (She'll read anything about Russia, specifically Siberia, which was why we chose it -- neither of us read much YA at all but it was the right book at the right time.)
I totally agree with Sepetys that HF has a place in schools... I loved it even as young as elementary school and learned a ton that way. (My forever love to Ann Rinaldi!) As an adult I like HF too, though I don't read it all that often.
As a historical fiction writer myself, three cheers for this newsletter!
I’m a Sepetys completist who is trying to get my hands on an arc of her newest! I’ve also read one Julie Berry. I love YA histfic….,and MG histfic….I just love histfic!!!
This is an excellent introduction for me to YA historical fiction. The last one I read was probably Johnny Tremain a hundred years ago. I have to say, though, I like reading the love-and-angst-filled stories too. They are good reminders as I move further and further and further away from all that.
Will certainly look up Shades of Grey as my father is Lithuanian. Thank you so much for the great post.
I have not read this author. Thanks for the great introduction to her life and work!