Why is it called "Young Adult Literature" if it's aimed at teenagers rather than young adults? I teamed up with Don Martin of the Head On Fire podcast to tell you about the history of this term and why the term still hasn't changed! #linguistics #language #YoungAdult #literature #reading #books | Linguistic Discovery

✨YA fantasy that’s actually YA✨ Hi, my name’s Alissa & I write YA stories that are actually YA—meaning they are age-appropriate for teens & young adults. This means… - no smut - no language - no excessive violence And includes… - wholesome romance - adventure & epicness - Biblical themes - broken & relatable characters - darkness isn’t glorified - hard topics but covered with grace Book list: ⛰️ The Earth-Treader ✨ From the Mountains to the Valley 🐙 Unearth the Tides 🦌 Endlewood 🪶 Aliferous �