Young Adults

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5. Young adult

Writers create and market young adult fiction to readers between the ages of 12 and 18. The plotline can be realistic or can contain magical elements, but in most young adult fiction the protagonist faces challenges and changes that are relatable to an adolescent. Common elements in the young adult fiction genre include:

  • A teenage protagonist

  • A love triangle in which the protagonist must choose between two potential love interests

  • Conflicts in the story that are age-appropriate for the audience such as trying to feel like they belong, succeeding in a sport or having a romantic relationship

Example:  Paige is your typical 16-year-old—she just wants to feel like she belongs and to one day fall in love with a boy. en a new, handsome student named Owen starts school in the middle of the year, she thinks he might be everything she's been looking for. She gets to know him, and they become fast friends. Paige believes they could become more, but when her best friend Lily tells her she also has feelings for Owen, Paige realizes she's in a difficult situation. She must choose whether she is willing to risk her lifelong friendship for a boy she just met.

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