Suzanne Collins And Dystopian Games

Does it seem like a lot of the most popular books for young adults lately have been dystopias? In this lecture, explore ... (more)

Does it seem like a lot of the most popular books for young adults lately have been dystopias? In this lecture, explore why teens are so drawn to dystopia, what current anxieties are being tracked in this large body of YA literature, and what the impact of this literature on young adult readers has been. You'll also discover why this subgenre is so popular with adults. (less)