Student Name, Age, Hometown:
Sophie, 15 New York
How do your teachers and parents feel about your writing? Do they support you?
I don’t know how my teachers feel, but I think they like it since I got into the school. My dad likes it.
Anyone else who encourages you to write?
Friends
Do you have any favorite authors or books that inspire you?
Patti Smith, Elaine Canty, Kite Runner, High Fidelity
What did you read when you were younger? What were your favorites?
Where the Wild Thing Are, Graphic Novels
What do you think about Y.A.L? Why is it important?
I don’t really like it, its adult (authors) trying to relate to teens, while they put themselves in a teen character. I get why others read it, they can relate to characters or escape into someone totally opposite, But for me its hard to get passed the phony stuff.
What books should be in the Y.A Book Collection at OSA? Is there one book or series that you nominate?
John Green- Looking for Alaska
Should certain books be censored from young adults? Which ones? Why?
No, not from anyone. Everyone should be able to read what he or she wants, just at the appropriate age.
What if your work was censored? How would that make you feel?
Like shit
How do you feel about e-books and blogs?
I don’t like e-books and blogs can be annoying yet you can find stuff on them that you can’t find anywhere else
Has anyone ever discouraged your reading and/or writing? Why?
Yes because it’s personal
Would you ever want to write Y.A.L? Why or why not?
No. I like fiction.
