Emily joins Ian in this episode to talk about our first author who writes solely in the YA genre: John Green. They discuss what makes his work so different from others we’ve covered this season and what that means for parents and readers who want to benefit from his rich, literary voice. Referenced Works: You can support the CenterForLit Podcast Network by making a purchase through our affiliate programs! Turtles All the Way Down Longing for an Absent God: Faith and Doubt in Great American Fiction by Nick Ripatrazone Vlog Brothers Crash Courses “Has this artist ever seen a baby?” Heavyweight #37: John Green The Anthropocene Reviewed Looking for Alaska The Fault in our Stars Paper Towns  An Abundance of Katherines A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles  Please ⁠join the Facebook group⁠ and ⁠subscribe to our Substack Newsletter⁠! We love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing [email protected], or visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the Great Conversation.