I like writing children’s chapter books. They allow the writer more freedom than picture books or early readers, but they’re not as involved as middle-grade or young adult books. The children’s chapter book is just right—at least to me. I’m currently working in three different genres: picture book, chapter book, and a young adult. And,…
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A Middle Grade Book Versus a Young Adult Book
I’m finding lately that a number of clients don’t understand the difference between a middle grade (MG) book and a young adult (YA) book. So, let’s go over a few of the basic differences. Also, keep in mind that there are simple MG and upper MG as well as simple YA and upper YA. The…